GM Ends App Support for Legacy Infotainment Systems in 2017-2020 Vehicles
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Summary
General Motors has ended app functionality for vehicles equipped with its previous-generation NGI infotainment systems, affecting certain 2017-2020 models. The GM App Store closed permanently on September 30th, 2025, making previously downloaded apps unsupported and preventing reinstallation. This change impacts owners who can no longer access app features through their vehicle's infotainment system.
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Owners of certain 2017 through 2020 models now find their in-vehicle app store inaccessible, a direct result of the company ending support for its legacy NGI systems.
The change, which took effect September 30th, 2025, means the GM App Store is now permanently closed for these vehicles.
Apps that were previously downloaded no longer receive support.
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