Is there a non dealer way to update '17 Navigation to 2020?

rav3 · August 18, 2020

Is there a "non-dealer" way to update my 2017 Silverado's navigation system to the current 2020 version? I looked on ebay & didn't see anything but I may have the wrong search.

I had just received an email offer from Chevy to update to 2020 with a $60 discount that would only cost $100. Was looking for a better $$ option.

Edited August 18, 2020 by rav3

Mike GMC · August 18, 2020

The only way I know is to plug in your phone and use Google maps.

rav3 · August 18, 2020

21 minutes ago, Mike GMC said:

The only way I know is to plug in your phone and use Google maps.

yep, that's an option alright. Unfortunately, I don't have unlimited data. Still looking.....

newdude · August 18, 2020

2 hours ago, rav3 said:

Is there a "non-dealer" way to update my 2017 Silverado's navigation system to the current 2020 version? I looked on ebay & didn't see anything but I may have the wrong search.

I had just received an email offer from Chevy to update to 2020 with a $60 discount that would only cost $100. Was looking for a better $$ option.

This is pretty much it and it is a "non-dealer" way. Us dealers have to order them from here as well if a customer wants to update. I tell them to just go to the site themselves and avoid me marking it up.

https://gmnavdisc.navigation.com/home/en_US/GMNA/USD

I'd take advantage of the $60 off while you can. They are all ordered by VIN so I don't think a used one would work as its got another truck's VIN burned to the file.

Edited August 18, 2020 by newdude

ImHowl · August 19, 2020

8 hours ago, newdude said:

This is pretty much it and it is a "non-dealer" way. Us dealers have to order them from here as well if a customer wants to update. I tell them to just go to the site themselves and avoid me marking it up.

https://gmnavdisc.navigation.com/home/en_US/GMNA/USD

I'd take advantage of the $60 off while you can. They are all ordered by VIN so I don't think a used one would work as its got another truck's VIN burned to the file.

I went to the website and read the instructions. Is it really that easy and straight forward? I can do this in my driveway?

Thanks newdude. I have read...countless numbers of your posts, all helpful. I appreciate what you put into this forum.

newdude · August 19, 2020

12 hours ago, ImHowl said:

I went to the website and read the instructions. Is it really that easy and straight forward? I can do this in my driveway?

Thanks newdude. I have read...countless numbers of your posts, all helpful. I appreciate what you put into this forum.

I did my 2016 Colorado when I had it. It was that straight forward yes. It comes with instructions on how to do it. My Colorado had a USB stick, plug it in and let it do its thing. I'd recommend doing it with the truck on that way there is no power interruption. I think it took me 20 minutes or so?

rav3 · August 19, 2020

9 minutes ago, newdude said:

I did my 2016 Colorado when I had it. It was that straight forward yes. It comes with instructions on how to do it. My Colorado had a USB stick, plug it in and let it do its thing. I'd recommend doing it with the truck on that way there is no power interruption. I think it took me 20 minutes or so?

@newdude how much did it cost? & could you see much difference?

newdude · August 19, 2020

6 hours ago, rav3 said:

@newdude how much did it cost? & could you see much difference?

I got it during the $99 sale that they do like what is going on right now. There were a few local roads that didn't show up before the update that did in my area. Same for some newer housing developments that showed up.

flyingfool · August 21, 2020

try whitemedia, he can upgrade your GPS and radio system

Cupton · August 21, 2020

I updated to the 2019 maps last year. My 2018 Sierra was still showing old speed limits that were changed back in 2015. All good now. The update was pretty simple and straight forward. Took about 20 minutes to upload everything.

IronVilkas · August 22, 2020

Thats pretty skeezy that they charge you 160 bucks to update the maps. Does the onboard navigation work any better than a phone? GPS reception better?

MikeNH · August 23, 2020

GPS uses a tiny amount of data. I used to use my phone constantly when traveling and never saw an appreciable use of data. And you're gonna pay all that money for a database that is inaccurate/outdated.

Google Maps/Android Auto/CarPlay is the future of in-car use. OE navigation is trash.

JimCost2014 · August 23, 2020

On 8/21/2020 at 10:20 AM, Cupton said:

I updated to the 2019 maps last year. My 2018 Sierra was still showing old speed limits that were changed back in 2015. All good now. The update was pretty simple and straight forward. Took about 20 minutes to upload everything.

Did the instructions say that it would take 50 minutes?

I have the 20 editions, but have not installed them because really don't want my truck idling in 90 plus degree weather while it updates from an hour.

redwngr · August 23, 2020

On 8/18/2020 at 1:32 PM, rav3 said:

yep, that's an option alright. Unfortunately, I don't have unlimited data. Still looking.....

When on wi-fi, download the google maps data for the area(s) you travel and save it.

Then it won't be using data for maps.

The ability is a feature built into google maps.

Also makes google maps continue to work when travelling in areas without cell service.

Cupton · August 23, 2020

1 hour ago, JimCost2014 said:

Did the instructions say that it would take 50 minutes?

I have the 20 editions, but have not installed them because really don't want my truck idling in 90 plus degree weather while it updates from an hour.

Sorry, I don’t remember the time estimate that it said. But I do remember it finishing faster, so the estimate was definitely longer than the 20 minutes or so it actually took over complete.