How much does the Nav system update cost?

CamaroSSStlfan · 09-13-2021, 10:11 PM

I have a 2016 Camaro SS that has the navigation package but I've never updated it since I bought it used.

How much does the downloadable update from GM cost?

ModernCamaroZ28Fan · 09-13-2021, 10:21 PM

Please do not waste your money on that $900 dollar option. It's better to connect your phone via bluetooth (or aux cord) and just use Google Maps, Waze, GPS, etc.

puppykat33 · 09-13-2021, 10:22 PM

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

CamaroSSStlfan · 09-13-2021, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ModernCamaroZ28Fan

Please do not waste your money on that $900 dollar option. It's better to connect your phone via bluetooth (or aux cord) and just use Google Maps, Waze, GPS, etc.

Agree. Then again it came with the car. If I was ordering I wouldn't add nav on. Besides, I have a large Garmin unit that's easier to read anyway and lifetime updates.

willzilla · 09-13-2021, 10:27 PM

I don't mind the nav tbh. It hooks to the gauge cluster and hud which using apple car play or Android auto doesn't do, it's pretty decent for an auto manufacturer nav system, and I believe the option was only like $450 which isn't horrible.

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Anti-Venom · 09-13-2021, 11:26 PM

Waze plus Radar detector keeps me ahead of the game!

arpad_m · 09-13-2021, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSSStlfan

Agree. Then again it came with the car. If I was ordering I wouldn't add nav on. Besides, I have a large Garmin unit that's easier to read anyway and lifetime updates.

This was discussed many times, there are arguments for and against the built-in nav vs the Waze/Google Maps/AA/CarPlay route. For what it's worth, GM charges $99 each year for map updates and typically does not update the map software itself.

If you prefer using your phone, I suggest AAWireless (AA) or CPlay2AIR (CarPlay) and you won't need to mess with cords. I have the former with my Android phone, it works flawlessly, I just plop my phone on the wireless charging pad and I'm all set. Then again, I still prefer the built-in navigation for the most part, guess we're not all alike

ZED SLED · 09-14-2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ModernCamaroZ28Fan

Please do not waste your money on that $900 dollar option. It's better to connect your phone via bluetooth (or aux cord) and just use Google Maps, Waze, GPS, etc.

What? I updated mine a couple of months ago for $99, which is less than what anyone pays per year for the unlimited data plan you need to use your phone.

arpad_m · 09-14-2021, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

What? I updated mine a couple of months ago for $99, which is less than what anyone pays per year for the unlimited data plan you need to use your phone.

He didn't read the OP completely and thinks a new car is about to be purchased, with or without the navigation option...

CamaroSSStlfan · 09-14-2021, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

What? I updated mine a couple of months ago for $99, which is less than what anyone pays per year for the unlimited data plan you need to use your phone.

The option was $450 on the 2016 Camaro. It came with it when I bought it used.

If I were ordering a Camaro I wouldn't pay it. $450 plus having to pay to update it, no thanks. My Garmin is better and free updates.

JKSully · 09-14-2021, 02:03 PM

For me, the primary benefit of having the factory nav is that it will display in the HUD on the 2SS. The other major benefit over using your phone is that it will work in areas were your cell signal sucks or there is no coverage at all. For only about 1% of the cost of the car, it's worth it to me. YMMV.

Minerbros66 · 09-14-2021, 02:56 PM

The reason I like the factory Nav is the same as JKSully. I went to the Tail of The Dragon earlier this year with a big group of Camaros, and even when my phone had no signal in the mountains I always had nav through the car.

zaimer · 09-14-2021, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Minerbros66

The reason I like the factory Nav is the same as JKSully. I went to the Tail of The Dragon earlier this year with a big group of Camaros, and even when my phone had no signal in the mountains I always had nav through the car.

You don't need GPS on the dragon anyway, you're running one way or the other.

The areas where you would eventually need it typically has cell service.

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willzilla D3RPZILLA Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 a10 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 751 View My Garage	I don't mind the nav tbh. It hooks to the gauge cluster and hud which using apple car play or Android auto doesn't do, it's pretty decent for an auto manufacturer nav system, and I believe the option was only like $450 which isn't horrible. Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 Satin Steel w/a10/PDR/CF/Red Belts/Navigation Website: z1lla.com \| YouTube: sub.z1lla.com \| Merch: Shop & Etsy YouTube Playlists: Performance Mods \| Show Mods \| Other Mods

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JKSully Drives: 22 Camaro 2SS, 20 Subaru Crosstrek Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: DFW TX Posts: 571	For me, the primary benefit of having the factory nav is that it will display in the HUD on the 2SS. The other major benefit over using your phone is that it will work in areas were your cell signal sucks or there is no coverage at all. For only about 1% of the cost of the car, it's worth it to me. YMMV. __________________ Earth is an oblate spheroid 2022 \| 2SS \| M6 \| NPP \| Summit White \| Carbon Flash Wheels \| Black Lugs \| Red Calipers \| Adrenaline Red \| Red Knee Pads \| Nav \| - 1100 - 8/16/21 - 3000 - 9/21/21 - TPW 10/18/21 - 3400 - 10/1/21 - 3800 - 10/20/21 - built 10/19/21 - 5000 - 11/12/21 - 6000 - 11/13/21

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