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2025 C8 Stingray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Software Update Question
Received this update on my '25 Stingray: 85759705.mnf SIHM23B-00383.01 a few days ago. Recently had the battery replaced under warranty. No issues with the car, just curious what it was for.
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The update is downloaded to your car without you knowing it has been done. Done in the background using the car's native LTE. Only then do you get the notice that you can install it. It will remain active for 30 ignition cycles (on/off), then it will be deleted from the car's memory. The descriptions are usually vague including targeting issues described using 'various' and 'misc'. Depending on how long it has been, the update might still be installable.
From the info screen: Home>Settings>System>Vehicle Software>Updates
This will display both installed and pending updates. Caveat, this is for my 2022. I'd guess 2025 is similar certainly enough so to get headed to the general vicinity.
The update is downloaded to your car without you knowing it has been done. Done in the background using the car's native LTE. Only then do you get the notice that you can install it. It will remain active for 30 ignition cycles (on/off), then it will be deleted from the car's memory. The descriptions are usually vague including targeting issues described using 'various' and 'misc'. Depending on how long it has been, the update might still be installable.
From the info screen: Home>Settings>System>Vehicle Software>Updates
This will display both installed and pending updates. Caveat, this is for my 2022. I'd guess 2025 is similar certainly enough so to get headed to the general vicinity.
At least on 2020-2023 and maybe beyond, there is a setting in the menu to allow or dis-allow downloading of the update in the background. If you disable that, then you will also get a notice that an update is ready for downloading (not be confused with installing). I have mine set to allow it - and it will download via the built in 4G and/or your home internet enabled WiFi if you have allowed the car to connect to that when it is "home". I have.
2025 C8 Stingray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Originally Posted by papillion
From the info screen: Home>Settings>System>Vehicle Software>Updates
This will display both installed and pending updates. Caveat, this is for my 2022. I'd guess 2025 is similar certainly enough so to get headed to the general vicinity.
Using the System>Vehicle Software>Updates on my '25, it showed up under "Previous Updates" so I am thinking it's installed. I'm just curious as to what the update was for.
Using the System>Vehicle Software>Updates on my '25, it showed up under "Previous Updates" so I am thinking it's installed. I'm just curious as to what the update was for.
I hope it addresses the radio cutting out repeatedly for the first 5-10 minutes of a drive! Haven't seen any update messages on my 2025 so far though.
does the vehicle need to be hooked up to your homes wifi ?
The update will download using the car's LTE. It does not require Wi Fi. It just happens poof it's there. Car says I've got it onboard and ready to install. Then you choose to install now, later, or not at all.
Last edited by papillion; Mar 16, 2026 at 03:59 PM.
Great Post. My 2023 Z51 is a certified Garage Queen (others cars keep her blocked in). I took her for a Cruz and noticed when I open the door and closed it … the Horn Sounded. When I returned home and sitting in the driveway, I went to the vehicle setup screen and changed the setting. Not sure how this setting was changed, my thinking is it was from a software update?