Replacing 2.0 HMI module with 2.5 HMI module to add CarPlay/Android Auto to 2014-2015 Silverado

[Frankielozano214]

1 hour ago, pgamboa said:

Think the harnesses I get back that I have to unwrap and rebuild. Some nasty stuff!


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Damn didn’t even think about that  

[bradman0087]

Just wanting to clarify some things. I have a 2015 GMC Sierra Crew Cab all terrain with a console in the middle.  I assume I have the 2.0 Module as I do not see the Projection Icon on my screen.. Can I just swap out to a 2.5 module programmed to my VIN off ebay and update the usb plugs?  I do not need nav.  I can use the phone for that.  If i could do it for $200-300 will do for sure, $500 maybe but more than that probably not.  Didn't some one successfully do it for around $200?

 

 

[pgamboa]

Just wanting to clarify some things. I have a 2015 GMC Sierra Crew Cab all terrain with a console in the middle.  I assume I have the 2.0 Module as I do not see the Projection Icon on my screen.. Can I just swap out to a 2.5 module programmed to my VIN off ebay and update the usb plugs?  I do not need nav.  I can use the phone for that.  If i could do it for $200-300 will do for sure, $500 maybe but more than that probably not.  Didn't some one successfully do it for around $200?    

 

 

If you want to do it right, you’ll want to get the matching radio module as well. I presume you don’t have Bose either. So you’ll want to look for a Non-Bose Radio Module and Non-Nav 2.5 HMI.

 

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/2014-2015-5-c-k-platform-car-play-upgrade-retrofit-programming/

 

The total cost for this upgrade will vary based on how much you can get hardware for should you decide to get it used from any other source. Have it supplied by the company above, you’re getting new hardware.

 

 

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[Chad Walker]

Okay, don't shoot me but my 2015 Silverado 2500HD has the I04 radio.  I would like to upgrade to the 8" screen.  That is all I really want due to the fact it sits in the garage 5 days a week and is not my daily driver.  I assume it is a matter of buying the 8" screen and updating my current HMI?   I just don't know if it is worth going through the hassle of updating everything for a truck that rarely gets driven.  Now if I could upgrade my 2017 Colorado work truck with the I03 radio and get the company to pay for it that would be awesome.

[Nitrousbird]

1 hour ago, Chad Walker said:

Okay, don't shoot me but my 2015 Silverado 2500HD has the I04 radio.  I would like to upgrade to the 8" screen.  That is all I really want due to the fact it sits in the garage 5 days a week and is not my daily driver.  I assume it is a matter of buying the 8" screen and updating my current HMI?   I just don't know if it is worth going through the hassle of updating everything for a truck that rarely gets driven.  Now if I could upgrade my 2017 Colorado work truck with the I03 radio and get the company to pay for it that would be awesome.

Mine will go weeks without being driven.  Still worth it.

[truckmann]

I got my Denali cluster back from @th3magpi3 and installed last weekend in my 2014. I had already done the 2.5 HMI upgrade with radio and usb port. So the cluster was the last piece to get it all upgraded. All functions that I tested that should work are working properly. Glad to have steering wheel controls working with Android Auto now. The cluster I got was from a 2017 Denali that I found on ebay for a decent price. 

 

 

 

[cbrsilv15]

I came home today to a nice programmed speedometer from @GTPprix today. A huge thanks to @pgamboa and Chris for getting me squared away. I got the 2.5 HMI installed on Christmas a couple of weeks ago. Having the speedo programmed gives me all the steering wheel controls back, plus some. I can use Siri from my voice command button and even have the 4x4 screen that I didn’t have it before on my old speedometer. 

[Prk760]

I have a 2015 gmc sierra with the small screen infotainment i want to update to the bigger screen but im sourcing out the parts so it can be cheaper do you guys think i can add any 2.5 hmi module from any gm car or does it have to be a specific gmc sierra hmi thanks

[cbrsilv15]

2 hours ago, Prk760 said:

I have a 2015 gmc sierra with the small screen infotainment i want to update to the bigger screen but im sourcing out the parts so it can be cheaper do you guys think i can add any 2.5 hmi module from any gm car or does it have to be a specific gmc sierra hmi thanks

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/2014-2015-5-c-k-platform-car-play-upgrade-retrofit-programming/

 

here’s a list of the part numbers that you would need to choose from. 

[Kyle Griffith]

This seems to be the most active thread devoted to this swap so thought I'd post in here even though I did it all in a Yukon.  I did the full HMI, radio and Denali cluster upgrade to get android auto in my 2015 Yukon SLT.  @GTPprix did the programming and everything is working perfectly as far as I can tell and it looks great.  There are some quirky issues with my phone but it works great with the wife's phone so I don't think there's an issue with the system.

 

I sourced all the parts used on car-part.com which took some time but saved me quite a bit of money.

 

For the Yukon, the install isn't quite as straightforward as I thought it would be and I think it's a bit more complicated than the Silverado/Sierra.  Removing and reinstalling the radio and HMI is a bit challenging due to how tight everything is.  Smaller hands would have been helpful especially for the HMI.  The cluster required removal of a lot more pieces than I thought and things would have gone a bit more quickly if I had fully lowered and extended the steering wheel right away.  Overall the install took me about 2 hours but I was working slow making sure I didn't damage any interior pieces.

 

 

 

Edited January 14, 2020 by Kyle Griffith

[th3magpi3]

Just wanted to post a little informative set of photos that might help a few of you out. 

 

I know a few people have struggled with the removal and installation of the upgraded USB ports - this should help everyone out.

 

The best way I've personally found for removal is by constructing a very simple/cheap tool to perform the task. 

 

The gist of it is you'll want to get yourself a pair of cheap electronics tweezers. (Facial hair tweezers are often too thick for this application)

 

Simply bend the tips of a pair of flat tweezers 90 degrees and widen the tweezers so they can clear the module. Once you have your bends, place the tips of the tweezers into the USB module notch and pull upwards. This will allow you to easily remove your USB module for replacement without forcefully prying on it like a lot of people do. 

 

See the photos below for a visual guide on how easy the removal procedure can be done.

 

If you have any questions regarding the upgrade or would like a kit please see our website https://coastalflash.com for upgrade options

 

Happy modding, friends.

 

 

 

[clemsonteg]

Thanks for all the helpful information! I am currently collecting parts to do this for my 2015 Silverado. I bought a 2.5 HMI unit on eBay and the seller still has some of them. I paid $125 which was the cheapest I have seen so far for the HMI and I am working on ordering the other parts detailed in this thread. Here is the listing in case anyone else is searching for parts - https://www.ebay.com/itm/202899536133

Edited February 7, 2020 by clemsonteg

[Nddroidautobad]

On 8/6/2018 at 8:19 PM, Darmichar said:

 

 

The third party Nav apps coming to iOS is what finally lit the fire under me. 

 

Also, don’t pay $600 for just the HMI module. Look in the comments of the YouTube video. There’s a guy listed there selling them for far cheaper than that. 

 

The YouTube video? Which one out of the billions of videos? I need this android  auto for my 2014. But I need to make payments too. So I need a cheap option here

[clemsonteg]

@th3magpi3 can the 84331775 HMI be used for this upgrade?

[RACERX7775]

On 1/30/2020 at 4:34 AM, Nddroidautobad said:

The YouTube video? Which one out of the billions of videos? I need this android  auto for my 2014. But I need to make payments too. So I need a cheap option here

www.Whiteautoandmedia.com   enough said...

Edited February 1, 2020 by RACERX7775