hotrod03

So disappointed with the N system but i have to admit the technology is 6yrs old. My question is, can my N be updated?
thank you!

rkj427

only by updating the CD disc you have to the most recent version..............

check your disc for the ID number to compare it to the one at the GM site..............

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

PS: although mine has OEM navigation, if i do need to use a navigation tool, much easier to just use Google maps on my cellphone

captain vette

+ one for Google map they are always up to date, Waze is not bad also.

SlothX311

Its actually 14+ years old. The Nav in the 2013 has no substantial changes all the way back to the 2005 C6 debut year. Short of updating your maps via DVD, you're going to need a new head unit.

Are you looking for updated map data or new features?

SlothX311

Waze is now a google subsidiary, the realtime traffic features are now embedded into Google maps.

buckmeister2

Uhhhh...that would be 9 years, not 14. Let's not make it sound worse than it is...

SlothX311

It's 2019... the C6 nav unit is from 2005. Do the math, its more than 9.

buckmeister2

I'm sorry, Sloth. I thought the OP was referring to a 2013. I don't know what the C7 Nav is like, and doubt that the OP cares. But, you are correct, if it has not changed, it certainly would be 14 years. Thank you for the correction.

SlothX311

All good, yeah he referenced in the OP the nav being 6 years old. I too thought the same thing when I got my 2013. I was like "how and the hell can a nav unit in a 2013 be SO BAD." "ooooohhhh cuz its not from 2013!"

buckmeister2

LOL! So, I guess the folks spending $105K on a new fully-optioned GS actually are crying... I have read the 2020 Vette has a new Nav. Hopefully, they did not pull one from a Buick that was "new" in 2012...

SPSandman

Yeah your only option is to replace the head unit if you are looking for new technology. Plenty of threads on here about doing that. The latest DVD release was 2016 and there will be no more updates to the DVD NAV system. Keep in mind, you will lose the HUD integration with a new Head Unit, but definitely worth it if you are looking to have better integration with your phone and utilize your phone's built-in NAV capabilities.

I plan on upgrading mine eventually, but really don't use the OEM NAV anyway. I have my phone mounted set up the destination through the phone and have my audio going through the USB cable so I get the audible messages from the directions through the stereo.

SlothX311

The funny thing was... the head unit in the 2014 C7 was leaps and bounds better than the 2013 C6. I imagine with all that "complete" redesign melarky going on, it was too much to ask to do a technology refresh for the 9 model years of the c6. BLAHHHH. Yeah I'm sure the unit in the C8 will be awesome too.

SlothX311

I'm with you, I find the only reasonable use for the OEM NAV is a "where the hell am I" screen to watch for a road you know.

dkpnkc

I added a wireless apple carplay unit. Tons better functionality than the OEM nav unit & no usb/lightening cables.

Down2BDirty

First thing I did for my 2011 (which I got in 2014 ) was replace that embarrassing hunk of junk. Just do it...you wont regret it. The image quality/color of the newer head units really enhance the cockpit of the C6. Be sure to add a back-up camera to while you are at it. Don't waste a bunch of money on units with Nav systems either. As mentioned above, with apple carplay I can display Waze on monitor with touchscreen controls. I rarely use it to find where I am going but is nice to have for police alerts and traffic/route suggestions.

TorchRedFred

Upgrading the factory navigation head unit is a must-do-mod, imo. The factory navigation unit was dated even by 2013 model year standards. To the OP, replace it, you will be happy you did. You'll add a bunch of new features and also improve the sound quality coming from the speakers. Before purchasing my C6, I had no plans to change the head unit. But 30 minutes into C6 ownership, I had already decided that that thing needs to go.

Fletch F. Fletch

Which brand and model did you go with?

03CARISMA

As has been stated, Waze is a much better option with real-time traffic updates if that is important to you (as it is in Houston driving). I never use the factory system since I have found it to be un-intuitive and difficult. In fact, when I have used the factory system I have had to pull out the instructional information manual just to program it. A cell phone with the Waze app is much cheaper than replacing the system.