Rainier AWD L6-4.2L VIN S (2005)
Navigation System: All Technical Service Bulletins
Navigation System - Software/DVD Update Program
INFORMATION
Bulletin No.: 06-08-44-012E
Date: April 20, 2010
Subject: DVD Navigation Update Program, Navigation Disc Diagnostic Aid, AVN Software Update Discs and Ordering Information
Models:
2002-2010 GM Passenger Cars and Trucks (including Saturn)
2004-2010 HUMMER H2, H3
2005-2009 Saab 9-7X
Attention:
Please direct this information to your Sales Consultants, Service Consultants, Parts Personnel and Used Car Department. This bulletin ONLY applies to
North American dealers/retailers.
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to include the 2010 model year and update the usage table. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-44-012D
(Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
DVD Navigation Update Program
The data on the DVD map disc ages at a rate of 15-20% per year. As the data ages, the functionality of the navigation system declines. Offering GM
customers new navigation DVDs will ensure that the customers have the latest information for their system.
General Motors offered a Navigation Disc Update Program for 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles. This program concluded on December 31, 2009.
The DVD Navigation Update Program policy has changed and customers are no longer eligible for free annual updates, however, a navigation DVD
update disc can be purchased for $199 (USD) + shipping.
If the navigation disc is needed for a warranty situation, the disc can be purchased for $120 (USD). The dealer must provide a VIN and RO# to qualify
for the reduced price. The dealer must call the GM Navigation Disc Center, as this option is not available on the website.
The GM Navigation Disc Center launched on March 15, 2006. There are two ways to obtain an updated disc:
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Via the web through gmnavdisc.com
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GM Navigation Disc Center
Navigation Disc Diagnostic Aid
The following table can be used to identify acceptable discs for testing the navigation unit's map drive functionality. This should only be used to verify
the map drive's ability to read the map disc properly and to determine if there is an issue with the unit's map drive or the disc. Some functions, such as
voice recognition, may not work properly with some of the discs in the list. If the disc is found to be defective always contact the GM Navigation Disc
Center to obtain the most recent disc for the vehicle.
AVN Software Update Discs
Technical Service Bulletins are sometimes generated to address specific navigation radio operational or performance issues. When a navigation radio
bulletin is issued, it may contain instructions to utilize an advanced vehicle navigation (AVN) software update with a specific part number. GM dealers
must order advanced vehicle navigation (AVN) software update discs as directed in the specific bulletin.
AVN software update discs are for the dealer to update the navigation radio software only. They do NOT update or replace the navigation map disc that
is supplied with the vehicle. Please order these parts only as needed. There is a limited supply of these discs available. Do not order these discs for stock.
AVN software update discs can be used to reprogram more than one vehicle. The first update disc for each P/N is free. Subsequent copies of the same
P/N for the same dealer will cost $50 (USD).
To obtain an AVN software update disc, follow the specific ordering information provided in the bulletin.
