What GM is changing in the cabin
- Applies to
- Light-duty pickups, starting with the redesigned 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra
- Display
- 60 inches of display across the vehicle, with local backlight dimming
- Design goals
- Simple, fast, predictable
- Updates
- Over-the-air
- Price
- Not announced
- On-sale date
- None given beyond the 2027 model year
General Motors says its new interface will debut in two redesigned light-duty pickups for model year 2027, the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra (opens in a new tab). GM describes displays totaling 60 inches throughout the vehicle and featuring local backlight dimming.
GM says the interface is built as a scalable design system and software platform, so common components can be shared across its portfolio over time. The company says the next-generation interface will also be its most instrumented platform. GM adds that the experience improves over time through over-the-air updates.
GM says drivers will be able to switch audio sources and pan or zoom navigation maps from an interactive home screen. Its design keeps climate controls and camera views readily accessible. GM says physical controls suit some tasks better, while touchscreens can handle others. The company aims to reduce tapping and make feedback clearer through visuals, sound and touch.
How each brand keeps its own feel
GM intends each brand and vehicle type to retain its character while sharing core controls and navigation. GM says pickups lean on towing, trailering and off-road work, luxury vehicles lean on calmness, refinement and personalization, and performance vehicles lean on drive modes and performance data.
GM picked light-duty pickups as the launch vehicles because they are its highest-volume products, and it says the truck market is increasingly influenced by interface design. Feedback came from the field and from ongoing usability studies.
GM says the new pickup interface integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto more deeply. Android Auto requires an Android phone that is compatible, plus a compatible data plan that is active.
What it needs and when it arrives
GM has not announced pricing for the new interface, and it has given no on-sale date beyond the 2027 model year. No regional availability details were provided either.
Mike Wahlstrom said, "The first thing customers will notice is how modern and visually striking the UI feels. The physical screens are gorgeous. The 60 inches of display across the vehicle, with new local backlight dimming, deliver a lot of rich, useful content without feeling overwhelming."
If you are shopping a light-duty truck now, the redesigned 2027 Silverado and Sierra are the models to watch, since GM has not said when or whether the interface reaches current trucks.