What's new on the 2025 GMC Sierra?

[jillciminillo]

In two words: Not much. There are a couple minor changes as this truck is heading into its final two years. New wheels. New standard features. That's it. In this article, we also take a look at what we expect for the next-gen truck that should come out next year as a 2027 model. The two biggest changes we predict: Apple CarPlay goes away and Sierra 1500 will get a PHEV.

2025 GMC Sierra 1500: What’s new?

Looking at the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, you might be wondering if there are any big changes afoot. The answer: No.

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[TheDo114]

In two words: Not much. There are a couple minor changes as this truck is heading into its final two years. New wheels. New standard features. That's it. In this article, we also take a look at what we expect for the next-gen truck that should come out next year as a 2027 model. The two biggest changes we predict: Apple CarPlay goes away and Sierra 1500 will get a PHEV.

2025 GMC Sierra 1500: What’s new?

Looking at the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, you might be wondering if there are any big changes afoot. The answer: No.

pickuptrucktalk.com

I wished automakers would stop trying to wage war against Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. They are not tech companies, let them do their things and just provide a good and reliable screen for it, focus on the making a car and let the tech be.

 

[jillciminillo]

I wished automakers would stop trying to wage war against Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. They are not tech companies, let them do their things and just provide a good and reliable screen for it, focus on the making a car and let the tech be.

It's not automakers plural. It's just one: GM. And people are still buying their EVs, even without CarPlay, so maybe they aren't wrong? The only way GM will relent and add back in CarPlay is if people stop buying their products. But as long as they make $$, they ignore the dissenters.

 

[Fightnfire]

It's not automakers plural. It's just one: GM. And people are still buying their EVs, even without CarPlay, so maybe they aren't wrong? The only way GM will relent and add back in CarPlay is if people stop buying their products. But as long as they make $$, they ignore the dissenters.

The stellentis engineer from Tim's recent video suggests otherwise. They spend time on forums and reading comments trying to touch base with their customers to see what they want and what issues they are experiencing.

I'm obviously being a little smart-assie but as always it seems the truth is somewhere in the middle.

I tend to lean more towards your comment that as long as they make the profit margin they need, they don't really give a s***. I'm sure the spin is they're trying to get in front of customer complaints about infotainment but I think the truth is they're tired of paying the licensing fees and want to do it on their own, to keep that money in house, because we know the vehicle won't get cheaper when they drop carplay and Android auto.

 

[chaseydog]

I feel that GM's end game is to make OnStar relevant again by taking away our options. Twenty years OnStar offered options that were not easily available through other means. Since then smart phones have become a viable option for those not wanting to pay GM a subscription.

I canceled OnStar after the introductory period, set up my phones hotspot, and retained all of the Google features that GM tries to convince you require an OnStar subscription. My guess is that somewhere down the road we will loose that ability.

 

[jillciminillo]

The stellentis engineer from Tim's recent video suggests otherwise. They spend time on forums and reading comments trying to touch base with their customers to see what they want and what issues they are experiencing.

I'm obviously being a little smart-assie but as always it seems the truth is somewhere in the middle.

I tend to lean more towards your comment that as long as they make the profit margin they need, they don't really give a s***. I'm sure the spin is they're trying to get in front of customer complaints about infotainment but I think the truth is they're tired of paying the licensing fees and want to do it on their own, to keep that money in house, because we know the vehicle won't get cheaper when they drop carplay and Android auto.

I think it's bigger than licensing fees. I think they also want to set the stage for subscriptions. Apple CarPlay is free to the user. But the new Google built-in system comes with a subscription fee, which right now is after an 8-year trial. But if GM can convince current owners that they don't need Apple CarPlay, eventually the free trial becomes three years, then one year, then maybe a couple months. That's a whole new revenue stream for them.