In October 2025, GM CEO Mary Barra confirmed what had only been rumored: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be removed from every GM vehicle going forward, not just the EVs that started losing it in 2023. The transition begins in 2028 with the Cadillac Escalade IQ on GM’s new Centralized Computing Platform, then rolls out model-by-model as each vehicle goes through its normal refresh cycle. For owners of pre-2028 GM vehicles, factory smartphone projection is still intact for the life of your vehicle. For owners of vehicles that never had it, retrofit demand isn’t going anywhere — and is likely to grow as new buyers absorb what they’re losing.
For background on GM’s broader software-defined direction, see our pillar guide on the future of GM electronics.
What GM announced in October 2025
GM started phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its EVs in 2023, beginning with the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq. In October 2025, Mary Barra confirmed the policy will expand to GM’s entire lineup — gas, hybrid, and electric. The transition begins with the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ on GM’s new Centralized Computing Platform (CCP), and rolls out model-by-model on each refresh cycle through the late 2020s and early 2030s.
The replacement is GM’s own infotainment system built on Android Automotive OS — Google’s purpose-built vehicle operating system — with Gemini AI integration and OnStar-connected services. According to Cars.com survey data, 46% of new-car shoppers consider smartphone projection a must-have feature and another 43% call it a nice-to-have, so GM is asking roughly nine in ten buyers to accept a feature loss.
What it means by model year
2013–2027 ICE GM vehicles with factory CarPlay/Android Auto
Your factory CarPlay and Android Auto support is intact for the life of the vehicle. The October 2025 announcement does not retroactively remove smartphone projection from vehicles that were built with it. Continue using factory CarPlay/Android Auto as long as the hardware works.
2023–2027 GM EVs (Lyriq, Blazer EV, Equinox EV, Silverado EV, Hummer EV, etc.)
Already without factory CarPlay or Android Auto. These vehicles ship with GM’s Google built-in infotainment from launch. If you bought one expecting smartphone projection, that’s not coming back through a software update.
2027 and earlier GM vehicles without factory CarPlay/Android Auto (most pre-2017 trucks and SUVs, many 2017–2019 vehicles depending on trim)
Retrofit options remain available, and we expect demand to grow as new GM buyers learn smartphone projection is going away on new vehicles. Specifics by infotainment type are in the next section.
2028+ GM vehicles on the Centralized Computing Platform
The 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ is the first GM vehicle to launch on CCP, and the first to ship without factory CarPlay or Android Auto since the EV phase-out began. Every other GM model will move to CCP on its next refresh cycle, so the rollout happens over the next four to six years rather than overnight. By the early 2030s, nearly all new GM vehicles will run Google built-in with no factory CarPlay or Android Auto.
What if your GM vehicle never had CarPlay or Android Auto?
For a large number of 2013–2016 GM models with IO5 or IO6 8-inch MyLink, IntelliLink, or CUE infotainment systems, the answer is yes — CarPlay and Android Auto can be added correctly. When completed properly, the upgrade provides a fully OEM-integrated CarPlay/Android Auto experience using brand-new GM hardware and VIN-matched programming. See our full CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade guide for the eligibility specifics.
Vehicles with the smaller IO4 4-inch screen require a screen conversion before a CarPlay retrofit can be installed. CSM-based vehicles (2017.5+) already shipped with factory CarPlay and Android Auto, so no retrofit is needed.
CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit packages are currently available for:
- Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (T1 platform)
- Chevrolet Blazer
- Chevrolet Camaro 6th Gen (2019+)
- Chevrolet Corvette C7 (2014–2015 in particular)
- Cadillac XT5, XT6, CT4, and CT5
Solutions range from basic CarPlay activation programming ($99–$149) to complete upgrade kits with wireless connectivity, factory navigation, and HD Radio ($679–$749). Every retrofit ships with the replacement module fully VIN-programmed and registered on the GM backend, plug-and-play with no wiring modifications and no dealer visit required.
One technical detail most aftermarket retrofits miss: full steering wheel control integration. On many GM vehicles — particularly the early C7 Corvette — the instrument cluster plays a role in interpreting steering wheel input related to infotainment. Without proper cluster support, CarPlay and Android Auto may appear to work but driver controls will not behave correctly or will be missing entirely. Many of our retrofits include options for cluster integration that restores full steering wheel functionality.
What about brand-new GM vehicles after the phase-out?
Vehicles built after the CarPlay/Android Auto cutoff will run GM’s Google built-in infotainment as the standard experience. Aftermarket CarPlay retrofit on those vehicles isn’t on our menu — the platform is designed around Google built-in as the integrated infotainment system. If you’re considering a brand-new GM vehicle in the late 2020s and smartphone projection matters to you, factor that into your purchase decision while CarPlay-equipped GM vehicles are still on dealer lots — and remember that retrofits remain available across the large installed base of pre-2027 GM vehicles that didn’t ship with factory CarPlay/Android Auto.
Where this leaves you
If your GM vehicle has factory CarPlay/Android Auto: nothing changes. Keep using it.
If your pre-2027 GM vehicle never had CarPlay/Android Auto: a proper retrofit using brand-new GM hardware and VIN-matched programming is still the right path. Most installs are plug-and-play with no dealer visit. See our wireless CarPlay upgrade packages or the broader CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit hub.
If you’re shopping for a brand-new GM vehicle in 2026 or later: assume factory smartphone projection is on borrowed time. Buy a vehicle that has it now if you want it, or accept that future GM vehicles will run Google built-in with no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
If you’re not sure which path applies to your specific vehicle, send us your VIN. Identification is free; getting the right retrofit on the first try keeps you from buying twice.