IO5 (RPO IO5 — Non-Navigation HMI Infotainment)

RPO Codes

The GM RPO code for the non-navigation HMI 2.0/2.5 infotainment configuration found on most 2014–2019 GM vehicles.

IO5 is the GM Regular Production Option (RPO) code for the non-navigation HMI infotainment configuration: 8-inch touchscreen with MyLink, IntelliLink, or first-generation CUE, but without factory embedded navigation. The vehicle still has full infotainment functionality (Bluetooth, audio sources, backup camera, on HMI 2.5+ wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) — it just doesn’t have GM’s built-in map database.

IO5 is the most common infotainment configuration on 2014–2019 GM full-size trucks and SUVs (Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade) and many midsize vehicles. It is paired with the HMI module and the separate radio/ACM module.

Common upgrade paths from IO5:

  • IO5 → IO6 navigation retrofit — replaces the HMI with a navigation-equipped variant programmed to the vehicle’s VIN. Adds embedded factory maps and turn-by-turn guidance.
  • 2.0 → 2.5 CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade — for 2013–2015 IO5 vehicles, swaps the HMI 2.0 + matching radio + USB hub for HMI 2.5 hardware that supports wired CarPlay/Android Auto.

You can confirm whether your vehicle has IO5 by locating the SPID (Service Parts Identification) label, typically in the glove box, and looking for the “IO5” code. IO5 vehicles will not have the App Shop home screen used by CSM-based infotainment.

Vehicle Applicability

2014–2019 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Camaro, Corvette C7, Malibu, Impala, Volt, Equinox, Traverse, Colorado. 2014–2019 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Acadia, Canyon, Terrain. Most 2013–2019 Cadillac CUE vehicles. Most 2014–2019 Buick vehicles.

Also known as: IO5, RPO IO5, non-nav infotainment

Related Terms

  • IO4 — The GM RPO code for the base 4.2-inch color display infotainment configuration found on entry-level trims of 2014–2016 GM trucks and SUVs.
  • IO6 — The GM RPO code for the HMI infotainment configuration with embedded factory navigation, found on premium-trim 2014–2019 GM vehicles.
  • HMI — The primary infotainment computer in most 2013–2020 GM vehicles with MyLink, IntelliLink, or first-generation CUE.
  • ACM — The radio/head-unit module in GM HMI-based infotainment systems containing the AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM tuner and base amplification.
  • CarPlay — Apple's smartphone-projection system, supported on GM HMI 2.5+ and most CSM-based vehicles. Older HMI 2.0 vehicles can be retrofitted.
  • Android Auto — Google's smartphone-projection system for compatible Android phones. Supported on GM HMI 2.5+ and CSM-based vehicles; older HMI 2.0 vehicles can be retrofitted.
  • MyLink — Chevrolet's branded infotainment interface, used on HMI-based vehicles from 2013 onward.
  • IntelliLink — GMC's and Buick's branded infotainment interface, used on HMI-based vehicles from 2013 onward.
  • CUE — Cadillac's branded infotainment interface. First-generation CUE (2013–2016) used HMI hardware; later CUE branding sits on CSM hardware.
  • SPID label — The physical sticker on a GM vehicle that lists all of its RPO option codes. Typically located in the glove box, trunk floor, or door jamb.
  • RPO — GM's three-character codes identifying every factory-installed option, package, and feature on a vehicle. Critical for module matching and parts ordering.

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