In some cases, Google Maps displays the last known location but eventually fails to update the information with the current position. As such, the navigation experience is completely broken.

However, Maps is working perfectly fine when used on the phone, so it appears to be an issue with the way Android Auto is pulling its location data.

However, users have been reporting increasing issues with Google Maps in Android Auto not working as it should, with GPS issues being the lead issue.

Google Maps not able to find GPS location Something else that’s more than a little frustrating is a sudden loss of GPS signal when using Google Maps with Android Auto.

Google Maps uses these signals to refine the Global Positioning System (GPS) data that identifies your approximate location. Open Settings and then tap Location.