Need to buy a fellow boater with a 2014 Chevrolet LTZ a gift.
One of our local states (NH) just enacted a pretty serious hands free law as of July 1st.
What is the best kit out there? High quality microphone and integration with truck speakers are the big requirements.
Advice appreciated!

I would think if the truck is a 14 with the Ltz package it already has hands free / blue tooth. You sure the he doesn't have it but not know how to use it?

+1
My 14 is only LT trim and it has MyLink, Bluetooth, USB outlets, steering wheel controls and voice commands. I'd be shocked if the LTZ didn't have it.

Pricing to build a truck myself.

Standard equipment on LTZ

Interior

Chevrolet MyLink audio system, 8" Diagonal Color Touch with AM/FM/SiriusXM, USB ports auxiliary jack, SD card slot, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones, hands-free smartphone integration, Pandora Internet radio, voice-activated technology for radio and phone (STD)


Single-slot CD/MP3 player (Replaced by (U42) rear seat DVD/Blu-Ray Entertainment Package when (U42) is ordered.)


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6-speaker audio system


Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system


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Are there enhancements to the stock system that can be made? Better external microphones or additional mics for example?

I'll check but there are none that I'm aware of.

I get the "stock sucks" mentality & have it myself but is there a specific area that he's having issues with?

The stock mic's aren't picking up what he's saying ?

Nothing wrong. It is a gift idea.

How about a set of nice heavy duty floor mats?

Got it - sorry I missed that…

I reached out to our GM OnStar rep to see if there are any upgrades available but I'm not aware of any.

Depending on her schedule I should hear something back by Wednesday-ish.

Thank you very much!