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I have a 17 Tahoe. I'm having trouble updating the factory navigation. GM parts say the update, which is a usb stick is out of stock. This has been like this for over a year. The dealer thinks they may be able to do something
When my wife went on-line and "built her Macan" on the Porsche web site, she built what she wanted. One thing was wanted was no GPS, but she did want Apple Car play. Just plug in an iPhone, and the phone's display is on the dash. Punch in a destination, and Apple Maps or Google Maps, whichever you prefer is ready. Always up to date, and "free" if you don't count the cost of having a smart phone with a data plan. We both have those anyway, so it is free.

I remember when the first 911s came with a built in navigation system. One of my local PCA friends had one, and every year he had to pay for some expensive DVDs to update the system. Then they were discontinued. His system is decades out of date. He is left with the option of aftermarket replacement head units.

In my 38 year old 911 I put in a Balaupunkt Bremen head unit. It sounds great, has Bluetooth, and if I plug in my phone it will play the music on my phone, or Pandora, and give me turn by turn directions to my destination. And it looks right in the dash.
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