iPhone 17 pro CarPlay freezing and crashing

I’ve got a new iPhone 17 pro. Running iOS 26.0 23a345

im on AT&T. My car is a 2017 Chevy bolt with a built in infotainment center. Connected with a usb A to usb C cable.

The CarPlay works when first connected, I’ve typically got apple maps up and something playing music in the background like Amazon Music. Also have had it lock up on a phone call. It just randomly freezes and quits CarPlay. I’ve seen it go up to maybe 10 minutes before freezing but I’ve had it less than a minute also.

This is unacceptable.

iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 22, 2025 4:26 AM

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regitsoff Author

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Posted on Sep 24, 2025 6:40 PM

I swapped out the unmarked generic usb-A to usb-C cable with a name brand Anker one and it looks like my problem has been resolved.

this is the cable I used and it did work.

https://a.co/d/dxjcuhz

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Nov 18, 2025 4:31 PM in response to regitsoff

Having the same issue with calls freezing via CarPlay with 2019 F-150. No issues ever with my 16 Pro then instantly and consistently with the 17 Pro. Tried different cables, updates, etc. but nothing works.

Nov 19, 2025 1:23 PM in response to regitsoff

Same issue. 17 pro. Anker A to C cable. 2018 F150. Worked perfectly with my 13 pro max and now freezes and disconnects every time after ~1-2 minutes of working.

Has anyone had experience of similar situation and using Ottocast?

HGlide

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Nov 19, 2025 2:40 PM in response to regitsoff

I am having the same issue. My CarPlay on 2018 Acadia crashes usually within 1-2 minutes of being connected to my phone. It’s crashed running maps, Apple Music, phone calls, and Teams calls. Funny enough, my husband got the same phone at the same time and has zero issues with his phone plugged into my car.

Troubleshooting I’ve tried: Turning off Bluetooth, forgetting my vehicle, reconnecting my phone to the vehicle, about every settings change posted above, new cables… still a problem.

Sep 23, 2025 4:04 PM in response to regitsoff

I’m having constant issues with wired USB C Apple Car Play disconnecting from my Iphone 17 Pro Max running IOS 26. No issues from my old iPhone 15 Pro Max running IOS 26.

regitsoff Author

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Sep 24, 2025 9:08 AM in response to number719

Please reply if you end up doing wireless dongle you’re talking about. Thanks.

Sep 26, 2025 9:41 PM in response to jefftrimm

Brought the 17Pro back to Apple and re-installed my 16Pro in 2022 Genesis G80. Works perfectly. Not waiting around for Apple to pretend there is no problem.

Lbugmel

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Oct 2, 2025 6:27 AM in response to regitsoff

I’m having the same issue and I also have an anker CarPlay cord and it’s still having the issue so I don’t think it’s the cord

belltek

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Oct 13, 2025 1:41 PM in response to regitsoff

Same issue with a 2019 ram 1500 with the 12” touch screen running Uconnect software. I had zero issues on my 15 pro. My 17 pro is unusable for car play. Unacceptable.