Carplay

[Tony Green]

Is there anyone with 2015 Silverado using factory radio with carplay. If so are you using USB port in center console or glove box. 

[AirborneDustoff]

I have 2015 Silverado Z71 4x4 with bose package head unit and ive tried all 3 of the factory USB ports and have come to the conclusion that Android Auto and Carplay arent installed in our 2015s. I googled it and even the AI stated 2016 was the first year for Chevy Silverados. I'd be interested in finding a work around so I didn't have to replace the entire head unit. 

[KARNUT]

7 hours ago, AirborneDustoff said:

I have 2015 Silverado Z71 4x4 with bose package head unit and ive tried all 3 of the factory USB ports and have come to the conclusion that Android Auto and Carplay arent installed in our 2015s. I googled it and even the AI stated 2016 was the first year for Chevy Silverados. I'd be interested in finding a work around so I didn't have to replace the entire head unit. 

CarPlay is redundant because you already have Bluetooth. I prefer having my phone as my screen for navigation. I’ve found my best vision for seeing the screen is to the left of my steering wheel with my phone mounted via the windshield. I have several vehicles with navigation I don’t use because of glare that I don’t have with my phone. I’ll admit I don’t pay the fees to keep my navigation up to date in my vehicle when I already get live information from my phone. For many years my radio in my vehicles is just been a host for my phone. I pre programmed everything before I get in my vehicle so there’s little distraction. Bluetooth picks it up as soon as I start my vehicle. Pay extra to look at my dashboard instead of my phone. Doesn’t make sense to me.

[MikeBMW]

21 hours ago, AirborneDustoff said:

I have 2015 Silverado Z71 4x4 with bose package head unit and ive tried all 3 of the factory USB ports and have come to the conclusion that Android Auto and Carplay arent installed in our 2015s. I googled it and even the AI stated 2016 was the first year for Chevy Silverados. I'd be interested in finding a work around so I didn't have to replace the entire head unit. 

You are correct, Car Play and Android Auto were introduced in 2016.
Not wireless, but only through a connected USB.
You don't have to replace the head unit.
See here (it ain't cheap but it beats looking at the phone while driving):
https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/car-play-upgrade-retrofit-kit/

Also, this:
https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/2016-android-auto-car-play-upgrade-retrofit/

Edited March 15, 2025 by MikeBMW

[PFTX_5.3]

I've had this module installed for about 5 weeks now and have been pretty happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3FY3ND1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Easy to install and retains factory settings and menus