2027 Silverado Will Feature Smartphone Projection
Owners of the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will be able to run Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a new split-screen display.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Trucks
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General Motors is integrating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into a card-based interface for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, marking a shift for its infotainment systems. This design allows smartphone projection to run alongside native vehicle functions on standard 16.3-inch center screens.
Why it matters
The change follows customer feedback where 39% of truck owners surveyed in 2025 identified the lack of phone projection as a deal-breaker for new vehicles. By enabling simultaneous access to third-party apps and built-in vehicle data, the manufacturer seeks to balance consumer demand with its growth in connected service revenue.
The 2027 Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 include a 16.3-inch center display and 12.2-inch driver information screen, with high trims offering 60 inches of total digital display. These features arrive as the manufacturer tracks toward $3 billion in annual OnStar revenue.
The players
General Motors
An American automotive manufacturer that leads the full-size pickup market and operates the OnStar connected services platform.
AmericanTrucks
An automotive industry organization that conducts research into owner sentiment and vehicle feature preferences.
The details
The new interface utilizes a card-based system that displays Apple and Android content in a window next to native applications. This split-screen layout ensures that drivers do not have to toggle between smartphone-projected maps or audio and essential vehicle status information. The system is designed to maintain manufacturer control over software experiences while accommodating the user-centric apps that many drivers now rely on for daily logistics.
Timeline
March 2023: GM began removing phone projection from most new electric models.
November 2025: AmericanTrucks conducted a survey of 1,003 vehicle owners.
H1 2026: OnStar services generated $1.6 billion in revenue.
2027: The new interface debuts on the Silverado and Sierra.
The Home Front
This development represents a departure from the manufacturer's earlier push to remove smartphone integration from its electric vehicle fleet. It signals a shift in strategy to reconcile proprietary software revenue models with the high consumer demand for integrated mobile technology.
If you are planning a vehicle purchase for 2027, verify the specific trim level to confirm if the 16.3-inch display and dual-interface software are standard or optional. Check your current mobile device compatibility with the latest versions of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to ensure seamless connectivity when the new trucks hit the market.
The takeaway
This dual-interface approach confirms that manufacturers are listening to drivers who prioritize phone connectivity in their daily routines. Prospective buyers should check the specific window layout of the center console during test drives to ensure the card-based interface supports the navigation apps you use most frequently.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CarBuzz.
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