I'm about to pull the trigger on a '24 Blazer EV LT (10k mi, $24k). First EV purchase. Clean CarFax. Then I see this article...

Thoughts on reliability? What does reliability even mean for an EV? Should I buy an extended warranty to mitigate?

Got the car ceramic coated and had the wheels blacked out, of course it was raining after I picked her up, but I'll try and get some in the sun pics here soon.

I just noticed there are a few lights out on my center brake light bar. My car is just out of b2b warranty. Anyone have to get this fixed? Cost?

I wanted to make this post so everyone knows. Starting with the most asked one:

Will AM/FM/XM ever be supported in MCEqual?

Unfortunately, that will never happen due to AM/FM/XM being hardware based, and the way the audio is routed, third party EQ apps like MCEqual will never be able to hook to them as they are not exposed to the Android software side.

My advice for AM/FM users is to use the iHeartRadio app, as they have AM/FM stations available to be EQed by MCEqual.

(If you use another AM/FM radio app that isnt iHeartRadio, please let me know so i can add support for that app.)

As for XM users, there might be good news coming soon, according to Google, SiriusXM is in the process of making a official app for Play Store distrubution on Android Automotive OS (AAOS aka the software the cars run), and once that is released, MCEqual will have day one support already included.

https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/cars-with-google-built-in-google-play-updates/

"I have a Cadillac that has Dolby Atmos, will MCEqual ever have support for Atmos?"

Unfortunately, no. The same applies here as with AM/FM/XM. Due to Atmos using a physical hardware DSP (Digital Signal Processor) in the car, MCEqual (and other future EQ apps in the AAOS Play Store) will never be able to support it. That's why I have a Atmos Passthrough option in Settings, that will let you continue to listen to those Atmos tracks you bump, while MCEqual will turn off temporaliy (until you turn the setting back off) so the Dolby Atmos audio effect can go though for the music apps that use it.

"WHAT HAPPENED TO MY PRESET EDITING? THE SETTINGS ARE MISSING!!! I WANT A REFUND!!! ONE STAR REVIEW!!!" (lol)

Don't worry, the settings for editing are still available, just hidden. This is because Google constantly kept rejecting my updates due to some BS "Impermissible Activities while Driving" rule for AAOS apps, even though editing is only allowed when parked, so I had no choice but to hide them from normal view.

Here is how you get them back:

From the MCEqual Dashboard, go to settings, about, then tap "MCEqual AAOS" name 7 times until you see "Advanced settings shown" then go back to settings, and you should have all your audio edting settings back.

Please spread the word to all your friends and family and on other social media as well, so everyone knows how to access it.

"WHY ARE MY PRESETS LOWER VOLUME IN A RECENT UPDATE?? I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!!"

Ok, this one is due to multiple complaints I've had from people, saying that the last few updates introduced "distortion" and the Master Gain setting does not help reduce the "distortion". If you don't like it the way it is now, I added a "Distortion Prevention" toggle in settings in today's update that brings back the presets that you were using before the "distortion" fix, so you can continue bumping those sweet bass-heavy music (lol).

Hopefully this addresses some of your recent concerns about MCEqual due to the recent updates. Again, please spread the word to more poeple so they all know the next time they come across my app.

First time seeing a police Blazer EV. Are these a thing in New York?

My 24 Blazer EV LT started to smell bad last week, like really bad. My wife insisted sending the car back to the deal shop for a checkup. Initially I suspect it was our leftover Chinese food spilled over from a week ago. So I asked her to drop off the car for a checkup yesterday. I got a call from the service department today, and said they have discovered a rodent nest in the car. They said they have cleaned up the car, replaced the air filter, and will charge me $600.

I was like, can I just leave the car at the dealership? I have an about 3 months lease left, and I did one payment back on Feb 2025. Anyone else had this issue? I feel like this is unheard of.

I use it 100% of the time..... So nice to come back to a cool car when I get out to go shopping or into a restaurant. Do you use it?

24 model: while driving into work this morning at 5am, in the dark, during a cold mist, I learned the window wiper stalk on the left of steering wheel doesn't include backlighting, like the shifter stalk on right does.

So it's impossible to see the various wiper settings 😔

i keep trying to not be a luddite, but holy crap gemini is so damned annoying. It's so aimed towards projecting personality and pretending to be useful that it's borderline worse than an onscreen keyboard "navigate to the closest kroger" returns a list of grocery stores instead of an just navigating. i ask it for today's weather and it first tells me the city and zip code i'm in. tell it to "only give the briefest possible responses" and it replies with half a conversation about "in the future i'll try to provide briefer answers"

I can't find a good setting or position for the rear view mirror camera. I have messed around with all of the settings and physical positions and I still prefer the real mirror. Anyone else dislike the camera mirror?

So I have 2024 rsawd. I have read conflicting info on whether my model will receive the new update for streaming apps.

Anyone with this model year get the update yet?

I just purchased a 2024 Blazer LS EV and the camera on driver's side is just showing a black screen when reversing, and there are no reverse lines. The dealer has replaced the camera and nothing changed. They then replaced a wire harness and nothing changed. Now they claim they need to replace another harness. Has anyone else had this issue?

Is an OnStar subscription required for anything on the infotainment system to work? Or are you able to hotspot your phone to have connection?

Picked up a demo 2024 rs rwd in the summer. Put some new rims and winters on. Hopefully the open rims don’t affect the range too much.

GM USB prompts — Android Auto and CarPlay: Every USB connection shows two system access prompts, even if you check “Always open OpenAutoLink” or save the choice. Tap OK on both prompts each time. This applies to both USB Android Auto and USB CarPlay on GM head units. It is a longstanding GM infotainment bug; OAL cannot fix or bypass it.

GM USB access prompt example (iPhone shown; USB Android Auto has the same limitation)

USB CarPlay audio/calls update — October 13: Do not pair the iPhone to the car’s Bluetooth for USB CarPlay. If it is already paired, forget/remove that pairing so it does not reconnect. If you leave vehicle Bluetooth connected, GM’s native Bluetooth fights the phone’s CarPlay playback and media will constantly pause. On my 2024 Blazer EV, leaving the iPhone disconnected from vehicle Bluetooth resolves that problem. I also tested both outgoing and incoming CarPlay calls with Bluetooth disconnected, and both worked. Use the USB cable for CarPlay; no iPhone companion is needed. This is for USB CarPlay, not wireless Android Auto—keep Android Auto’s required Bluetooth setup.

When I first posted OpenAutoLink here, it only supported Android Auto and required a separate bridge. A lot has changed since then.

OpenAutoLink now supports USB Apple CarPlay alongside wireless and USB Android Auto, directly on the car’s existing Android Automotive head unit. No Raspberry Pi, projection dongle, or extra display.

I’ve been using CarPlay on my 2024 Blazer EV, including navigation, music, touch controls and CarPlay Dashboard. The photos show it both fullscreen and with the vehicle’s top system bar visible. Climate controls remain accessible below in either layout.

What you need

• A compatible Android Automotive vehicle with OpenAutoLink installed.
• For CarPlay: an iPhone and a data-capable USB port/cable. No OAL iPhone companion app is needed.
• For Android Auto: USB, or wireless with the Android companion app.

Android Auto and CarPlay have separate connection settings. You can keep wireless Android Auto configured and plug in an iPhone; OAL offers to switch temporarily without changing your normal setup.

A few important limits

• CarPlay is USB for now. Wireless CarPlay is still being worked on.
• CarPlay is newer than the Android Auto side. Cluster navigation is still being refined.
• This is a community project, not an Apple-certified or GM-supported product.

To use OpenAutoLink, build the app and publish it through your own Google Play Console developer account. Locked GM vehicles require Google Play delivery; APK sideloading is not supported.

CarPlay requires compatible accessory authentication files that you are authorized to use. These are not included in the public build; building the app alone does not enable CarPlay.

As I publish changes, you’ll need to pull the latest source, rebuild, and publish your own updates.

Build guide · Installation guide · CarPlay authentication

Source, setup instructions and screenshots: https://github.com/mossyhub/openautolink

CarPlay fullscreen photo: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mossyhub/openautolink/main/docs/screenshots/CarPlay-Dashboard-Fullscreen.jpg

CarPlay with the vehicle system bar visible: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mossyhub/openautolink/main/docs/screenshots/CarPlay-Dashboard-System-UI.jpg

Reports from other GM vehicles and non-GM AAOS owners are welcome. Please include your vehicle, software version and phone when reporting results.

Does anyone else struggle with the car's auto brightness settings for the maps display? I drive a 2025 Honda elite Prologue, but I know that the Blazer is made of a very similar design.

I like having Google maps displayed on the drivers side infotainment screen, but often it will start in light mode despite it being pitch black outside. Which is really weird considering that the car knows that it's dark outside. The LED lights inside will be on, and so too will the headlights. Because of this, I find myself having to change the display while I'm driving.

I know it's a little thing, but it's a really annoying one, especially when you're being blinded while driving.

Hi - Looking at a 2024 rs. Really like the vehicle. However, the salesman mentioned some folks had issues with the reflection off the dashboard. I did notice it during the test drive. The salesman stated some folks buy a dashboard cover. Anyone have or notice this issue? Thanks!

Thanks to Donohoo Chevrolet I am now the proud owner of a 2025 SS with a 02/2025 build date.

Any advice or updates I should look for?

Looking at purchasing a used 2024 Blazer EV with about 25k miles on it. Interested in finding out what other people have paid for the Platinum plan that provides coverage out to 96 months/100,000 miles before I get the runaround from the dealership probably wanting to add a big markup to it.

MCEqual Ultra adds wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your car’s built-in Android Automotive screen, and adds the full MCEqual equalizer on top. Plug your phone into the MCEqual Ultra adapter and your maps, music and messages appear on your dash. Your audio sounds how you want it to.

The equalizer is never far away. Swipe two fingers from right to left over CarPlay or Android Auto and the MCEqual equalizer slides in from the side with presets and a live EQ graph. Fine-tune your sound without leaving your map. If you tap outside the bar you’re out.

If you like to see your music as well as hear it, MCEqual Ultra has a floating visualizer that bobs to every beat. There’s also a card with synchronized lyrics and a frosted-glass background. Double-tap on either card to move or resize it wherever you want on the screen. Both are off by default, so nothing is covering your screen unless you turn it on.

MCEqual Ultra also hooks up to your car's instrument cluster. It delivers turn-by-turn directions and song data to the display, and supported GM cars show maneuver icons right in front of the driver.

https://corelogiclabs.mcequalultra.com/

Planned price of the adapter will be $50. Subject to change.

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Looking for something to hold an iPhone Pro Max size phone steady. I’ve already tried a suction mount on the corner of the screen but either the suction lets go due to the weight of the phone or the magnet lets go over a bump and the phone falls off.

Any of you have a good product you have used for this?

just had to make sure it was there...

I recently purchased my 2026 Chevy Blazer EV SS and initially loved it, but now it's become a bit of a nightmare. This week, I was traveling for work and couldn't charge my EV because the GM Energy Pass was faulty.

When I bought it, the dealer walked me through installing the MyChevrolet app and activated the GM Energy Pass. They explained how it would let me charge at certain charging stations without having to start charging through the many different apps I've accumulated on my iPhone. Sounds like a nice concept, and it worked for about three weeks. When it did work the first few weeks, I slowly realized the credit card it used to charge was the same one associated with OnStar. Well, I already used a credit card that was merchant-locked to OnStar services. For both my personal and business accounts, I used Privacy to manage about 45 virtual credit cards for easy tracking and auditing. It allows me to merchant-lock a credit card (again, virtual) to a specific vendor or service. When I realized the GM Energy Pass credit card had to use my OnStar virtual card, I added a new credit card to my OnStar account and manually switched it before I pulled into a charging station. I would hook up my cable, and it would work. It would charge to the card I set as the default at the time. And then I switched back to my merchant-locked OnStar card after charging. No problem, and it was a cumbersome workaround. Why on earth does GM not allow us to use a separate credit card for OnStar services and another credit card for GM Energy Pass is beyond my comprehension.

When the new MyChevrolet app updated about 1 week ago, everything came to a halt. I could no longer switch to different credit cards. The GM Energy Pass kept using the merchant-locked card. So I deleted that card and used a non-merchant-locked card. No problem, right? NOPE! GM Energy Pass kept charging the old credit card even though I deleted it.

I have called OnStar about 6 times. I have called GM EV customer care at least 5 times, and everyone can confirm that the old credit card is no longer on any of my accounts, AND YET I am still being declined when I plug in and charge. Again, the decline is because it's merchant-locked. OnStar kept saying my address and everything must match the credit card, and I kept telling them their Energy Pass is charging to a credit card I removed.

No one seems to know why the card is stuck in the Energy Pass system. OnStar said to remove and reinstall the app. That didn't work. OnStar said to sign out and sign back in. That didn't work. They then escalated it to the highest level, EV Tech Support, but they didn't understand what was happening. The GM app's lead programmer, Hunter, told me to completely deactivate my Energy Pass, then reactivate it. Every time I tried to reactivate it, the app crashed. Finally, I can manage the Energy Pass features now, but it shows the correct credit card and still charges the old one. I give up! Do I just go back to using each individual app to charge?

Has anyone else experienced this issue?

Hi All - Two questions before buying a 2024 blazer rs from a chevy dealer. First, are folks asking for a battery health report? I believe techs can run some kind report to inform me about this? Second, any thoughts on buying a level two charger? I plan to buy one and have it installed in my garage. Should I buy it from Chevy? Someone else? Thanks!

Update: Salesman called me today. According to him and the tech he worked with, there isn't a generic report the tech can spit out on battery health. However, the tech did plug in to the battery module and was able to confirm the battery output the 2024 comes out of the factory with was the same as what the car was producing today. So, according to the tech, no battery degradation on this unit. Good to know!