2017-2018 Camaros: GM App Store is Permanently Closed

cdrptrks · 11-21-2025, 01:45 PM

FYI: "if an owner deletes an app or performs a factory reset on the system, that application is gone for good. Attempts to reinstall it will fail...it’s a definitive sunsetting of the service."

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/11...inment-system/

arpad_m · 11-21-2025, 02:20 PM

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635565

Ventmaster · 11-21-2025, 04:21 PM

As noted previously, you can't miss what you never knew you had! I didn't know either, but then it took me at least 2 years to notice my '17 doesn't have a CD player- LOL!

Yeah, I'm pretty dumb but i didn't buy this non-efficient, non-ecofriendly, gas guzzling, blind spot loving but look so right, front engine with rear wheel drive only American hot-rod to listen to much of anything BUT the motor.
As long as this doesn't result in any operational issues in the future, I'm not very concerned. Now one of you smart (younger) guys who do understand this stuff can tell me if I should be. Thanks!

2018 Blue 1LE · 11-21-2025, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

As noted previously, you can't miss what you never knew you had! I didn't know either, but then it took me at least 2 years to notice my '17 doesn't have a CD player- LOL!

Yeah, I'm pretty dumb but i didn't buy this non-efficient, non-ecofriendly, gas guzzling, blind spot loving but look so right, front engine with rear wheel drive only American hot-rod to listen to much of anything BUT the motor.
As long as this doesn't result in any operational issues in the future, I'm not very concerned. Now one of you smart (younger) guys who do understand this stuff can tell me if I should be. Thanks!

discgolf01 · 11-21-2025, 09:02 PM

No problem, I'll just buy a new one......

....oh wait

arpad_m · 11-21-2025, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

As noted previously, you can't miss what you never knew you had! I didn't know either, but then it took me at least 2 years to notice my '17 doesn't have a CD player- LOL!

Yeah, I'm pretty dumb but i didn't buy this non-efficient, non-ecofriendly, gas guzzling, blind spot loving but look so right, front engine with rear wheel drive only American hot-rod to listen to much of anything BUT the motor.
As long as this doesn't result in any operational issues in the future, I'm not very concerned. Now one of you smart (younger) guys who do understand this stuff can tell me if I should be. Thanks!

...I guess you weren't the primary target for this GM "app store" thing

Keep enjoying the beast the way it was intended, never worry about that pesky tech stuff

Mark R · 11-22-2025, 01:13 PM

It's ridiculous to have apps in a car. My ZL-1 came with the NY Times app and some other garbage loaded on it. I deleted it ASAP.

Vtor_ZL1 · 11-22-2025, 02:45 PM

Never used it, won't miss it! Just need AA to continue working... or else, AliExpress replacement bigger HU.

p47dman · 11-23-2025, 06:29 AM

What's an "app"??

arpad_m · 11-23-2025, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p47dman

What's an "app"??

Next thing you know we'll start discussing lawn privacy enforcement techniques

*Joshinator99* · 11-23-2025, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdrptrks

FYI: "if an owner deletes an app or performs a factory reset on the system, that application is gone for good. Attempts to reinstall it will fail...it’s a definitive sunsetting of the service."

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/11...inment-system/

This kind of BS is what keeps me from buying another GM. These cars are 7 or 8 years old at worst, 6 if they bought the ‘18 as a leftover. For GM to already declare support to be dead is crazy. I’ve got 14,800 miles on my car and it might as well be 40 years old. This is why we still want real switches and knobs in our cars…those will always work without an update! And we won’t be at the mercy of a bean counter 6 years down the road.

Ventmaster · 11-23-2025, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

...I guess you weren't the primary target for this GM "app store" thing

Keep enjoying the beast the way it was intended, never worry about that pesky tech stuff

Thank you, sir! I value your info and opinion. I do hope to continue to enjoy this car for the foreseeable future. Unless Chevy does something unpredictable but savvy IMHO (mostly cuz I'd really like to have one) and put the new Tremec manual 6spd (obviously designed to bolt into the vette) say in an otherwise "base" C8 to create the very best "every-man supercar" that the Corvette was destined to become.
Any opinions about the chances of this or am I going way too far off topic in an obvious thread theft-LOL

*Joshinator99* · 11-23-2025, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Thank you, sir! I value your info and opinion. I do hope to continue to enjoy this car for the foreseeable future. Unless Chevy does something unpredictable but savvy IMHO (mostly cuz I'd really like to have one) and put the new Tremec manual 6spd (obviously designed to bolt into the vette) say in an otherwise "base" C8 to create the very best "every-man supercar" that the Corvette was destined to become.
Any opinions about the chances of this or am I going way too far off topic in an obvious thread theft-LOL

This is *wildly* off topic lmao! And it’s a fun discussion so please start up a new thread to discuss your M6 C8.

Ventmaster · 11-23-2025, 05:17 PM

you are correct so I did a quick search to be sure the topic hadn't come up and I had to share this: LOL I may be smiling all day-
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=14

The truth hurts but that's what makes it good!

11-21-2025, 01:45 PM	#1
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11-21-2025, 02:20 PM	#2
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11-22-2025, 02:45 PM	#8
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,839	Never used it, won't miss it! Just need AA to continue working... or else, AliExpress replacement bigger HU. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

11-21-2025, 04:21 PM	#3
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,022	As noted previously, you can't miss what you never knew you had! I didn't know either, but then it took me at least 2 years to notice my '17 doesn't have a CD player- LOL! Yeah, I'm pretty dumb but i didn't buy this non-efficient, non-ecofriendly, gas guzzling, blind spot loving but look so right, front engine with rear wheel drive only American hot-rod to listen to much of anything BUT the motor. As long as this doesn't result in any operational issues in the future, I'm not very concerned. Now one of you smart (younger) guys who do understand this stuff can tell me if I should be. Thanks!

11-21-2025, 09:02 PM	#5
discgolf01 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Convertible M6 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 64	No problem, I'll just buy a new one...... ....oh wait

11-22-2025, 01:13 PM	#7
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,000	It's ridiculous to have apps in a car. My ZL-1 came with the NY Times app and some other garbage loaded on it. I deleted it ASAP.

11-23-2025, 06:29 AM	#9
p47dman Drives: 2024 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Minnesota Posts: 337	What's an "app"??

11-23-2025, 05:17 PM	#14
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,022	you are correct so I did a quick search to be sure the topic hadn't come up and I had to share this: LOL I may be smiling all day- https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=14 The truth hurts but that's what makes it good!

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