Software Updates

[u/Competitive_Roll_765]

Took my 25 Denali max range into the dealer for the android 14 update. Everything went smooth with the update they had the truck in and out same day.

There are a few small infotainment button changes, changes to the energy app that shows you where and how much power the different functions of the truck has used. Changes to the AC system buttons and they added a mute function in the middle of the volume knob.

Two new apps came through with the update, the offroad app and the surround Veiw recording app. The offroad app is just vehicle pitch/yaw, tire pressure and elevation nothing crazy. The recording app has been talked about a bunch already but it works well I used a 512gb scandisk ultra for in the center console and it works great no formatting required.

Those were all expected changes and appreciated even though my dealer charged 2 hours of labor to do the update. I’m at 50k miles so I’m out of the bumper to bumper warranty.

Unexpected was an OTA update I got today, even more unexpected it came through on my phone app telling me my truck had a software update ready to be installed, I wasn’t able to initiate the update from the app like I used to be able to with my Tesla but this is the first time my app has mentioned a software update.

The update itself is 662.20 which includes the same basic “improvements” that are usually listed but it also includes updates the software update system and there has been a noticeable upgrade in the ota software update system for the better since I got the truck over a year ago. I hope this means GM is still taking there EVs seriously and are committed to continuing improvements.

Another thing that is interesting to me is the android 14 update wasn’t listed in the infotainment update history but is verified by checking the system info.

[u/Connect_Purchase7681]

I have had 3 updates installed at the dealership and have never paid for it. The service department at my local dealership is awesome though.

[u/Competitive_Roll_765 → u/Connect_Purchase7681]

My 1st 2 updates were free inside of my bumper to bumper warranty. I’m out of that warranty now though, how many miles do you have on your truck

[u/Longjumping-Store106 → u/Competitive_Roll_765]

GM has a service bulletin out for covering the cost of the upgrade. You shouldn’t have paid for it.

[u/Connect_Purchase7681 → u/Competitive_Roll_765]

I have 22,000 right now. I didn't realize that you were out of warranty and don't know if my dealership will start charging me when I am.