Nav 2025 map update just dropped to $100 ($115 with tax and shipping for me)

[NXR71]

As usual, GM announced the current map update last month at $150 and dropped the price to $100 on May 1st but you must order before the end of June or it goes back to $150.

I haven't updated in a few years and it may be getting close to when GM will no longer update my 2020 so I just ordered the update.

This one is good for the 2019-2024 Equinox with built-in navigation. It does not support anything before the 2019 model year of any GM vehicle.

The 2020 Equinox link: INFO 3 MAP UPDATE - Version 2025 | HERE

And before people start in with how they use their phone app for free and the built-in nav is garbage and they would NEVER waste their money on something like this, good for you. Save your money then.

 

[CocoaJeff]

I have a '24, still under full warranty. Is something like this covered?

 

[NXR71]

I have a '24, still under full warranty. Is something like this covered?

You'd have to ask the dealer but I doubt it.

Yet my kid's 2016 Hyundai Sonata still gets free, downloadable map updates that also add features. SMH.

 

[NXR71]

I received the update today and installed it. My biggest interest was whether this update actually showed that a family member's street existed. The last map update from two years previously showed me off-roading when driving up their street. Their home is two years old in a development that was built three years ago.

Yes, their street shows up now but not their exact address. A few addresses near them are listed in the nav system so I guess that'll need to work for now. Interestingly, while Waze can find their address, Google Maps also does not show their home even exists but it does show the same addresses near them. Google Maps Satellite view does not show a single home in the entire development exists, yet there are hundreds built. Neither does Google Street View. Gee, do I now know where HERE gets their data?

The paperwork that came with the update states GM INFO3 2025 NAM (24Q1) so I guess this update is a year old already, from the first quarter of 2024. The files on the SD card are dated August 2024.

If only there was a way to tap on the screen to set a waypoint I'd be all set.

 

[Lee]

I have a '24, still under full warranty. Is something like this covered?

You have to pay for it.

 

[CocoaJeff]

Yeah, the dealer confirmed that it's not covered. I rarely use it anyway, so I'll just stick with using Google Maps via Apple CarPlay.

Silly that an update like that isn't covered on a one-year-old car under full warranty.

 

[ricklack]

Checked that site and my 2022 is also $100 - need to find a Canadian site to see if they have a deal, as shipping from US might be pricey.

 

[NXR71]

Checked that site and my 2022 is also $100 - need to find a Canadian site to see if they have a deal, as shipping from US might be pricey.

Yeah, $30 for shipping: https://gmnavdisc.navigation.com/pr...on-2025/sku/S23TH04-E0025-2661/en_US/GMNA/USD

I just clicked Canada from the home page of that site. But the special pricing says it's only valid in the US but it still showed $99.

 

[ricklack]

Yeah, $30 for shipping: https://gmnavdisc.navigation.com/pr...on-2025/sku/S23TH04-E0025-2661/en_US/GMNA/USD

I just clicked Canada from the home page of that site. But the special pricing says it's only valid in the US but it still showed $99.

Yeah, but the shipping jumps up to $30.

"*Estimated Total is U.S. Dollar. Tax calculated before final payment." Tax up here is 13 % so for Canadians it would be close to $200. Android Auto looks better all the time lol

 

[mejh63]

I got an email saying my former mazda 3 has a map update. But android auto works very nicely on the NOX.. what do we need a map update?

 

[CocoaJeff]

My question exactly. As mentioned, I use Google Maps via Apple CarPlay. What do I even need this update for, if I don't use the built-in navigation?

 

[Lee]

What do I even need this update for, if I don't use the built-in navigation?

If you don't use the built in Navigation there's zero reasons to get a update.

 

[Lee]

But android auto works very nicely on the NOX.. what do we need a map update?

If you don't use it, don't bother with a update.

 

[ricklack]

Yeah, $30 for shipping: https://gmnavdisc.navigation.com/pr...on-2025/sku/S23TH04-E0025-2661/en_US/GMNA/USD

I just clicked Canada from the home page of that site. But the special pricing says it's only valid in the US but it still showed $99.

I am assuming they will sell it to Canadians, but in USD. I'm not inclined to try it though, as I rarely use the built in Nav. In fact, I am struggling to remember the last time.