New owners of 2014–2015 Chevrolet Corvette (C7) models are often surprised to learn that their vehicles do not support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto from the factory. Despite having an advanced infotainment system for its time, early C7 Corvettes predate GM’s rollout of smartphone projection and therefore lack native CarPlay and Android Auto capability.
This tech note explains how CarPlay and Android Auto can be added correctly, why many solutions fall short, and how WAMS uniquely delivers full OEM-level functionality — including full CarPlay / Android Auto steering wheel controls, which most retrofits fail to support.
Why 2014–2015 C7 Corvettes Do Not Have CarPlay or Android Auto
Early C7 Corvettes use an HMI-based infotainment system that was designed before Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were introduced across GM’s lineup. While these vehicles support Bluetooth audio and phone calls, they lack:
- Projection-capable hardware
- Required firmware support
- The necessary system architecture to enable CarPlay or Android Auto
This is a hardware limitation, not a software feature that can be enabled through programming or updates.
The Correct Way to Add CarPlay and Android Auto to a 2014–2015 C7 Corvette
Adding CarPlay and Android Auto properly requires OEM-correct GM hardware and vehicle-specific custom programming. External mirroring devices and add-on boxes may display phone content, but they do not integrate correctly with the vehicle’s infotainment system and often introduce reliability issues.
A proper solution involves:
- A brand-new GM HMI and Radio module
- Custom programming the modules to your vehicle’s VIN
- Enabling native Apple CarPlay and Android Auto projection
- Retaining factory audio routing, microphones, and screen behavior
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto upgrade kit for 2014–2015 C7 Corvettes
Why Steering Wheel Controls Often Don’t Work After a CarPlay Retrofit
Many retrofit solutions stop at enabling projection and fail to account for how steering wheel controls are interpreted in early C7 Corvettes. As a result, owners often experience:
- Non-functional track skip buttons
- Broken call handling controls
- Partial or missing menu navigation
- Voice Control (Siri Eyes Free etc) inoperable from steering wheel.
This is not a wiring issue and not a limitation of CarPlay itself.
In early C7 Corvettes, the instrument cluster plays a critical role in interpreting steering wheel input related to infotainment and projection behavior. Without proper cluster support, CarPlay and Android Auto may appear to work, but driver controls will not behave correctly or be missing entirely.
The WAMS-Exclusive Solution: Full Steering Wheel Control Support
WAMS provides a solution that integrates CarPlay and Android Auto with proper C7 instrument cluster support that restores full steering wheel control functionality on 2014–2015 C7 Corvettes after adding CarPlay and Android Auto.
This is achieved through a C7 Corvette instrument cluster upgrade that:
- Properly supports CarPlay and Android Auto steering wheel commands
- Maintains factory cluster behavior and appearance
- Integrates seamlessly with the upgraded infotainment system
- Preserves OEM-level driver input response
C7 Corvette instrument cluster upgrade
What You End Up With
When the correct CarPlay hardware and supporting cluster configuration are combined, a 2014–2015 C7 Corvette gains:
- Native Apple CarPlay
- Native Android Auto
- Factory audio routing
- OEM microphone support
- Correct on-screen behavior
- Fully functional steering wheel controls
- No lag, mirroring, or external interfaces
OEM-correct CarPlay upgrade hardware
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Supported Vehicles
- 2014 Chevrolet Corvette (C7)
- 2015 Chevrolet Corvette (C7)
North American–spec vehicles only, export available by request.
Important Notes
- This is not a screen-mirroring solution
- This is not a software unlock
- Vehicle-specific programming is required
- Steering wheel control support requires the correct cluster configuration
Conclusion
Adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to a 2014–2015 C7 Corvette is absolutely possible — and best done using OEM-correct GM hardware and programming. While many solutions enable basic projection, WAMS is uniquely positioned to deliver a complete factory-style experience, including full steering wheel control support.
For owners who want modern functionality without compromises, this is the correct path.