Factory & Retrofit Upgrade Possibilities
Because Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were not uniformly offered by GM on all older vehicles, adding them depends on the infotainment system (HMI) and model year. There are now OEM-style retrofit kits that enable CarPlay/Android Auto on vehicles that originally lacked it – but compatibility is specific and requires the correct hardware.
Compatible GM Vehicles for OEM-Style CarPlay Retrofit
The most reliable CarPlay retrofit kits (e.g., OEM-pattern kits from providers like MVI Inc.) support GM vehicles that originally came with an 8″ IO5 or IO6 infotainment system. These systems can be replaced with updated hardware that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
2015 Colorado
2014–2015 Corvette
2014–2015 Impala
2014–2018 Silverado (1500, 2500/3500)
2015 Suburban
2015 Tahoe
2015 Canyon
2014–20156 Sierra (1500, 2500/3500)
2015 Yukon / Yukon XL /Denali
- 2010 – 2017 Equinox and Terrain
Special Notes on 2016 & Other Vehicles
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2014 – 2018 GM vehicles with option code I03 needs to be upgraded to option code I0B, I05 or I06. These codes have either 7 inch screen or the 8 inch screen.
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A VIN check is essential before assuming compatibility, and MVI provides you that before confirming the purchase.
Here’s a one-stop shop for all your GM Carplay Upgrade needs.
