vettnutt

Is the C7 navigation system disc based? If so, where is the disc loaded? If not, how are maps updated? Thanks.

air86

The system doesn't have a cd player so my guess is that its updated by new software downloaded at the dealerships, but i could be wrong.

vettnutt

I see. I was pretty sure it didn't have a dedicated DVD drive as in the C6. Maybe updated using the SD slot or a USB port.

Larry/car

I would think there is a data card that is inserted, probably behind the display. Even though updates could be transmitted via OnStar, that capability hasn't been utilized, yet.

fredl11

I think most GM are now SD cards at least my Malibu is

Just found this: The 2014 Corvette navigation system is upgradeable via software download through a USB port.

http://www.theredlion.us/Navigation%...m%20basics.pdf

vettnutt

In that case is the SD slot not available for use as the navigation card must be left in for the unit to access map data?

Fugitive C7

my SD card slot is empty and my nav works. My suspicion is that you use either an sd card or thumb drive to update the internal maps (my map is quite out of date (years) already, sigh)

Philr56

From the Navigation manual: "Let’s move right in to the navigation system. . This marks the end of DVD based navigation for the Corvette. It makes use of a proprietary adaptation of the Navteq database. The 2014 Corvette navigation system is upgradeable via software download through a USB port."

vettnutt

Perfect. Thank you.

USMCVETC7

Anyone know what the cost is of each update and how often they are available??

KenHorse

Too early to yet know

Allpro

I have used Navteq with another car mfg and using a CD it cost $199 to upgrade the map.

eboggs_jkvl

I have Navteq working on my Pioneer Nav unit. They sent me an SD card to update and I believe it comes out in February of each new year. The $199 seems to be the price I recall paying.

Elmer

USMCVETC7

Thanks.

Shortimer

As far as I know, when the NAV needs a data update it will require a trip to the dealer. As for price, as noted in a previous post, it's too early to know.

eboggs_jkvl

I wouldn't think they'd involve the dealer for a Nav update. No more DVDs but I'm pretty sure the update will be mailed to you stored on an SD card.


Elmer

LIE2ME

My guess is that your would download the data to a thumb drive or SD card direct from your home PC...

bobde3

Not sure about the method loading the new maps, but i know that it was about $135 for the update. The system is so poor in my 15 stingray, that there is no way i am going to pay that.

monicatomokc

I didn't have factory nav to begin with and the reason I upgraded my 2014 to use Apple CarPlay and their nav capability. Yes, the Apple Maps navigation isn't as robust as factory nav systems, but at least Apple Maps and POIs are current at no extra cost. Also, since this data comes from your phone, as it gets updated, so does your nav capability.

Bburr

I received a notice the other day for an upgrade, 2015 Z51

for a "SPECIAL" price of $139 or something like that, shipped to home in a Thumb Drive.