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Demonstration of a proposed GM HMI 2.5 to CSM infotainment upgrade that is not compatible with OEM vehicle architecture

Why an HMI 2.5 to HMI 3.x Upgrade Was Never Feasible on Most GM Vehicles

Posted on January 6, 2026January 17, 2026 by WAMS Tech Notes

Many GM owners have asked why an “HMI 3.x upgrade” was never offered for HMI 1.1–2.5 vehicles. This article explains, in OEM-level detail, why such an upgrade was never technically viable for most platforms—and why WAMS refuses to sell solutions that only partially work.

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