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CarPlay freezing after iOS 18 update

Periodically, but fairly frequently, CarPlay freezes. Often when switching between listening to a book using Libby and a map either google maps or Apple Maps.

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 6:40 PM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2024 2:33 PM

I’m having the same issue with my 2019 Chevy Camaro 2ss. Worked fine then I installed iOS 18 and once I plug my phone in it’ll load up but a few seconds later it freezes and completely restarts my radio screen. I don’t think it’s an issue with my car because it only started happening after I installed iOS 18, not before.

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Oct 17, 2024 2:33 PM in response to clokeefe

I’m having the same issue with my 2019 Chevy Camaro 2ss. Worked fine then I installed iOS 18 and once I plug my phone in it’ll load up but a few seconds later it freezes and completely restarts my radio screen. I don’t think it’s an issue with my car because it only started happening after I installed iOS 18, not before.

Sep 20, 2024 11:27 AM in response to The_Bad_Mojo

I called Apple Support, and they were not helpful. They suggested that I take the car to the car dealership. I verified that another iPhone running iOS 16.X works perfectly in my 2019 Camaro.


The phone without working CarPlay in the 2019 Chevy Camaro will work on a 2020 Chevy Silverado, which has wired CarPlay with a USB-C Lightning Cable.


Multiple fixes that did NOT WORK:

  1. Removed car from the CarPlay Settings.
  2. Removed all phones from the infotainment system.
  3. New lightning cable.
  4. Different USB port.
  5. Disabled blue tooth.
  6. Restarted Phone.
  7. Restarted Infotainment.


I assume resetting the phone to factory defaults and using an older iOS will resolve the problem. I am extremely frustrated with the poor quality of iOS updates starting with version 17. I will switch to an Android phone if Apple cannot resolve continued CarPlay issues and buggy updates.

CarPlay freezing after iOS 18 update

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