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Can you update a 2000 Cadillac DTS navigation system with disc from newer GM vehicle?

No, you cannot directly update a 2000 Cadillac DTS navigation system using a disc from a newer GM vehicle. These systems are completely different generations of technology and are not compatible. The hardware, software, and disc formats are incompatible. The 2000 DTS uses a very outdated system.

While some GM navigation systems might have shared some underlying technology across models in the same *generation*, there's a significant chasm between a system from 2000 and anything even from the mid-2000s, let alone more modern vehicles. You wouldn't be able to simply swap out the disc; the internal computer wouldn't recognize the format or data.

Your only options for updating the navigation on a 2000 Cadillac DTS are limited and often unsatisfactory:

* Map Updates (if available): Extremely unlikely. GM likely stopped supporting map updates for systems that old many years ago. You might find some third-party sources offering outdated maps, but the accuracy would be questionable.

* Aftermarket Navigation: The most realistic solution is to replace the factory system entirely with an aftermarket navigation unit. This would involve removing the original unit and installing a new one, which might require some professional installation depending on your technical skills. Many modern aftermarket systems offer significantly better features and more up-to-date maps than the original factory system.

In short, don't waste your time trying to use a newer GM navigation disc. It simply won't work.