I would encourage every owner of a Stingray to read the below post. State your opinion, plus or minus, and let Chevrolet know whether you think their Navigation System lives up to the high standards of the rest of the car or not.
I have been very disappointed in the Navigation System on my 3LT Z51 Stingray. Before I go any further, I want to emphasize that I really like the car. This is clearly the best overall Corvette of the 6 I have owned.
I started out just concerned that the System was slow to respond, prone to errors on addresses, did not have 3 route overlays or direct gps coordinate input, and does not include features that a) my 08 ZO6 Nav has, b) features that Garmin has, and c) features that other car makers (I have/had Toyota and Mercedes Benz Nav Systems) have. I have taken these concerns up with my dealer, and the Infotainment help desk (which is apparently a division of OnStar). They have told me the system is “operating as designed”.
I personally find this an unsatisfactory answer, for the reasons detailed below. Chevrolet offers a system (BringGo, a program similar to Toyota’s “Entune”) that integrates a IPhone (and I assume an Android phone) into the MyLink system for Navigation, Traffic and weather. Cost is $0.99 to try for 30 days, and $49.99/$59.99 (one time payment) for 3 years. Apparently no Sirius or OnStar connection required. (OnStar for Navigation help and Sirius for traffic and weather costs about $50/month +/-.) This program is only available in the Sonic and Spark car line’s, cars that cost 25 to 50% of a Stingray. Another issue is the “Remote Link” program. Again, this feature is only available (full features, including Navigation) if you take a OnStar subscription. Once your “complimentary” period ends and you let OnStar go, the only functions on the Remote Link are the ones on your key fob.
Basically, I would like Chevrolet to unlock the system, and allow full Iphone/Android phone integration as a software update.
Anyway, as you can tell, I am very unhappy about GM’s decision to tie my expensive built in Navigation system to Onstar and Sirius. Whether you agree or disagree, please state your opinion. I am told that Chevrolet monitors these boards, although the only response I have gotten is when I emailed them direct.
I have been very disappointed in the Navigation System on my 3LT Z51 Stingray. Before I go any further, I want to emphasize that I really like the car. This is clearly the best overall Corvette of the 6 I have owned.
I started out just concerned that the System was slow to respond, prone to errors on addresses, did not have 3 route overlays or direct gps coordinate input, and does not include features that a) my 08 ZO6 Nav has, b) features that Garmin has, and c) features that other car makers (I have/had Toyota and Mercedes Benz Nav Systems) have. I have taken these concerns up with my dealer, and the Infotainment help desk (which is apparently a division of OnStar). They have told me the system is “operating as designed”.
I personally find this an unsatisfactory answer, for the reasons detailed below. Chevrolet offers a system (BringGo, a program similar to Toyota’s “Entune”) that integrates a IPhone (and I assume an Android phone) into the MyLink system for Navigation, Traffic and weather. Cost is $0.99 to try for 30 days, and $49.99/$59.99 (one time payment) for 3 years. Apparently no Sirius or OnStar connection required. (OnStar for Navigation help and Sirius for traffic and weather costs about $50/month +/-.) This program is only available in the Sonic and Spark car line’s, cars that cost 25 to 50% of a Stingray. Another issue is the “Remote Link” program. Again, this feature is only available (full features, including Navigation) if you take a OnStar subscription. Once your “complimentary” period ends and you let OnStar go, the only functions on the Remote Link are the ones on your key fob.
Basically, I would like Chevrolet to unlock the system, and allow full Iphone/Android phone integration as a software update.
Anyway, as you can tell, I am very unhappy about GM’s decision to tie my expensive built in Navigation system to Onstar and Sirius. Whether you agree or disagree, please state your opinion. I am told that Chevrolet monitors these boards, although the only response I have gotten is when I emailed them direct.