Chevy Equinox software update

[waffl3s]

Just wanted to share something I found out about my Equinox today.

I had to take it to the dealer for some active shutter problems and a check engine light. Turns out there was a software update available.
The good news is that it fixed my issues and even added a cool new feature. Yeah, I can now program my garage door right from the settings menu! It's pretty slick.
The bad news is, it still didn't get rid of that super annoying "passenger lockout" message that pops up every single time someone gets in the passenger seat. Does anyone else deal with that?

It all got me thinking, though. Why aren't these kinds of updates just pushed out over the air, right? It would save everyone a ton of time. What's the deal with that?

 

[LALALA]

@waffl3s That passenger lockout message drives me crazy too. And yeah, GM really needs to get with the times on over-the-air updates. Sigh. We'll get there soon, maybe.

 

[lnr0x.ez]

Just wanted to share something I found out about my Equinox today.

I had to take it to the dealer for some active shutter problems and a check engine light. Turns out there was a software update available.
The good news is that it fixed my issues and even added a cool new feature. Yeah, I can now program my garage door right from the settings menu! It's pretty slick.
The bad news is, it still didn't get rid of that super annoying "passenger lockout" message that pops up every single time someone gets in the passenger seat. Does anyone else deal with that?

It all got me thinking, though. Why aren't these kinds of updates just pushed out over the air, right? It would save everyone a ton of time. What's the deal with that?

I can understand how the passenger lockout message can be so annoying. But I think that one is tied to the airbag system and the weight sensor in the seat. I know a couple who just learned to live with it, but sometimes it can be a sign of a bad sensor. It might be worth mentioning to the dealer if it's really bothering you, but it's often just how the system works to make sure the passenger airbag is active.

As for the OTA updates, that depends on how critical the systems are. Things like engine and safety controls have higher risk so they're usually handled at the dealer for a controlled, validated install.