MADinAK

I live in Alaska. The NAV disc (Ver. 3) that came with my 07' Vette did not include Alaska. Version 4 comes out and sure enough it does not include Alaska. Version 5 is shipping but I have no idea if it includes Alaska or not nor do I even care. I figured I was just screwed that I bought navigation and it won't work in Alaska.

Last summer, my daughter bought a new Tahoe and while checking it out and giving all the necessary oohhs and aahhs I noticed she had navigation. I ejected the disc and went to the Vette. Sure enough, works like a charm. I made a copy "for testing purposes only" and have used (I mean tested) it ever since.

This post isn't about users in Alaska although it will help them. It is for everyone. There are discs out there to be had cheaper than buying new from GM. Maybe you know someone with a Tahoe or other GM vehicle. If you can pick up one for the Vette here cheap then cool. But, there are others that may work in your system. Just a FYI.

GM can sue my azz but why in he11 would they put a NAV system in a car sold to Alaska when they know the NAV isn't going to work? They could have at least offered a disc that worked! My car came with XM and they automatically did a $200 credit on the window sticker because they knew it wouldn't work up here. They should have done the same for the NAV or at least provided a disc that worked.

In no way am I suggesting you rip off GM. I just wanted to provide an alternative to those looking for replacement discs for their Vettes.

Sorry to be so long winded.

Cliff Notes:
NAV Discs for other GM vehicles may work in the Vette.

Onyasix

I don't think you're going to get any flack on this forum or any other forum, the automotive companies are ripping off thier customers when it come to Nav system support for DVD updates. I've owned 3 vehicles with nav systems (all were by different companies), and it costs around $200 for updates from each. I bought my '05 Vette in late '05 and the nav DVD that came with it (Version 1.0) was already out of date.

I realize that it cost the manufacturers of the nav systems to update their maps, but $200 for an update, that's ridiculous. They sale their systems for more than 48" plasma TV cost, and then sale their DVD updates for as much, if not more, than many of today's portable nav systems. $35 for updates would more than pay for their manufacturing cost and they would still make a profit. I also own a Garmin dash mount unit, I feel that their updates are on the high side too, but at least their's only cost around $75.

What's fair and what's legal are often not the same.

Blvdbrawler

Thats why I have a TOMTOM...Always FREE UPdates and 10X better than Garmin IMO!

Gearhead Jim

FWIW, the nav disc fom my wife's 2005 Toyota works in my 2006 Corvette, and sometimes produces smarter routings even though they both have identical roads in this area.

talon90

Also FWIW, the Nav disc doesn't include Hawaii either so you are far from alone.

cclive

Ohhhhhhhh.........thats right.......Alaska and Hawaii are STATES now......things are just happening so fast these days! We need to get that NAV system updated to reflect this.

MADinAK

Cool. Another option to check out for those wanting an upgrade or in a state not included on the disc.

Yep. I forgot to mention that. I wonder how many Vettes were sold in HI with NAV?

AK celebrated 50 years of statehood this week.


I'm expecting my version 5 disc soon as I see they are starting to ship. I'd be very surprised to see AK or HI on the disc. Maybe someone who has received theirs already can answer the question.

JVM225

Seems odd that a Dealership in Alaska would sell a car with NAV and the NAV doesn't include Alaska. That's a serious glitch in the system that GM might want to take a look at.
You would think that they wouldn't offer the NAV option in Alaska if they can't get it to work in the cars they sell there.

Daytona Bob

Wait a Minute isn't there like 1 road in Alaska?

I Don't see a problem.

Firemanmfd

It would be nice if everyone would post the item numbers of all nav discs that work.

danl72

Eppieguy

Just a FYI My Tahoe disk does not work in my father 05 C6, nor does his work in my Tahoe.

MADinAK

I see you're still on a roll.