General Motors Is Getting Rid Of Apple CarPlay, But Adding Apple Music

General Motors is in the process of eliminating the popular Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration from its newest models in favor of built-in infotainment tech, but it’s bringing Apple back into the picture.

The automaker has announced that the Apple Music app is now available in several models, including a few that don’t have Apple CarPlay. The app is being loaded into the infotainment systems of the Cadillac CT5 (2025/26), Escalade IQ (2025) and Vistiq (2026) with Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.

It is also coming to Chevrolet’s 2025/26 Blazer EV, Equinox EV and Silverado EV along with the 2026 Corvette, Silverado and Tahoe. Additional models will be added to the list at a later date, including those from GMC and Buick. The app comes at no charge, but does require a personal Apple Music subscription to use separate from the vehicle’s connectivity.

“We are bringing the Apple Music app to GM vehicles in a way that takes full advantage of our industry-leading audio capabilities,” Tim Twerdahl, GM’s vice president of global product management said in a news release. “It’s the latest example of how we’re expanding entertainment choices built directly into our vehicles.”

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The Cadillac Lyriq is the only GM EV with Apple CarPlay. It’s internal combustion engine vehicles still have it, but it is expected to be phased out as new generations are launched. GM argues that it can offer a better experience with native systems, which are powered by Google.

Spotify is among the apps that are currently offered in the vehicles without Apple CarPlay, along with Waze and many others that can be downloaded from the Google Play store.

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