What's coming to Silverado and Sierra
General Motors said Tuesday it is introducing a reworked in-vehicle information and entertainment experience. The rollout starts later this year with redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. According to GM, its refreshed interface, control layout, and software aim to deliver smartphone-like personalization and ease of use.
Why the interface is changing
As cars turn into rolling computers, GM shifted its digital experience operations under the design organization rather than software, now overseen by Sebastian Bauer, executive director of human interface design and a veteran of Apple and Google. "This was all part of a very strategic, very intentional restructuring to ensure that we are best positioned to create the best possible customer experience," Bauer told CNBC. "Our job is to make sure that we reduce cognitive load, and we give people the information that they need to see at the moment when they see it."
That shows up in how the system anticipates what you want, surfacing the right controls without digging through menus. Think quick prompts to open or close a garage door when you pull in, or easy access to answer a call.
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Super Cruise and the day-to-day driving feel
The update brings the most significant visual overhaul yet to Super Cruise, GM's advanced driver-assistance system. The driver display will now depict what the vehicle detects around it, including nearby vehicles and pedestrians, a view Super Cruise did not previously offer even though many non-GM vehicles do. "It's making sure, especially as you are in a hands-off situation, that you understand that the vehicle sees what is happening around it," Bauer said.
CarPlay, Android Auto, and what surveys say
GM also reworked phone projection. Instead of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto taking over the whole screen and making it harder to reach built-in features, they now occupy part of the display so native functions stay visible in a "window-in-window" layout. "We're constantly working with Google and Apple on what else we can bring to make this even better," said Colin McCormick - GM's product manager responsible for in-vehicle phone projection - during a demo in a new GMC Sierra.
Problems with third-party projection have shown up in outside research. According to J.D. Power's 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, the industry's weakest areas continue to be infotainment and connectivity features. GM says the new experience is expected to expand across its broader lineup over time, without sharing a specific timeline.
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