- GM is rolling out Apple Music to 2025 and newer vehicles.
- It’s a gradual deployment, which kicks off with Chevy and Cadillac.
- New GM vehicles also include eight years of free streaming audio.
General Motors is working to stamp out Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but the company has made an exception for Apple Music. A native app started rolling out yesterday on certain 2025 and newer vehicles.
According to the automaker, the new app will provide drivers with “direct access to millions of songs, curated playlists, exclusive content, live global radio, and personalized recommendations.”
While that’s to be expected, the experience will now be “seamlessly integrated into the vehicle’s infotainment system,” rather than routed through a smartphone.
More: GM’s Next Big Tech Move Could Upset Millions Of iPhone Users
On top of that, GM said Apple Music will be able to take “full advantage” of the vehicle’s processing power and advanced audio systems. In the case of certain Cadillacs, it enables Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. This promises to transform the interior into an “immersive, three-dimensional sound environment designed around the vehicle’s acoustics.”
Which Models Are Getting It?
The automaker went on to say the integration means owners can start streaming the moment they enter their vehicle. They can also use their vehicle’s voice assistant to control Apple Music.
While the rollout is going to be gradual, Apple Music will automatically be installed in eligible vehicles. So far, this includes the 2025-2026 Cadillac CT5, 2025 Escalade IQ, and 2026 Vistiq.
Over at Chevrolet, Apple Music can be found in the 2025-2026 Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Silverado EV. It’s also in the 2026 Corvette, Tahoe, and Suburban.
Free Audio Streaming
While Apple Music integration is welcome, a bigger development could be free audio streaming through OnStar Basics. The latter plan comes standard on new vehicles and customers in the United States and Canada will get eight years of audio streaming at no additional cost.
This means owners can access streaming music, audiobooks, podcasts, and news apps without having to pay extra. It also enables customers to avoid workarounds such as streaming through their smartphone via Bluetooth.
