• 2018 Gmc Sierra Radio Replacement

In a Nutshell This article will explain how to install new car stereo gear in your Silverado. Check it out and then use our to find the gear that will fit your truck. Stereo and speaker replacement is pretty simple, so don't hesitate to get a new with modern conveniences like Bluetooth® connectivity or a USB input for your phone. If you choose a new receiver with preamp outputs, you can eventually expand your system with some amps and a. A new set of will make a huge difference, too, even if you keep the stock radio. Full Story Overview of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Chevy’s Silverado is a workhorse, one of the most popular vehicles on the road today. GM built this particular version from 2003 to 2006, and then kept it on as the 2007 Silverado Classic when they switched to the new body style.

It’s a great-looking truck, but the factory stereo comes up a little short. There are plenty of ways to bring it up-to-date with better sound and extra features that’ll make your Silverado an even more enjoyable daily companion. The factory radio also includes the truck’s warning chimes. (Crutchfield Research Photo) Replacing your factory radio These Silverados were equipped with a 4' tall AM/FM CD player, with options for XM Satellite Radio, OnStar®, and a Bose® speaker system. You can install almost any 2' tall (single-DIN) or 4' tall (double-DIN) stereo in the dash opening, but you’ll need to use a hacksaw to remove the metal support bar behind the factory radio to install any car stereo that's over 6-3/8' deep.

2018 Gmc Sierra Radio Replacement

And GMC’s big news for 2018. GMC has not announced changes for the 2018 Savana; 2018 GMC Sierra. Base trim adds a new radio with a 7-in. New 2018 GMC Truck Prices Select. Standard backup camera now applied across the 2018 GMC Sierra. Color Touch radio with six-speaker sound is found inside the. Read our most comprehensive review of the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500's. What’s New for 2018? The Sierra receives the. Two new colors were added to the Sierra.

A receiver with a flip-out screen won't work in this truck, because the dash overhang won’t allow the screen to fully extend when open. You'll need a mounting kit to trim out the new stereo, a wiring harness that allows you to connect it without having to cut the factory wiring, and an antenna adapter that connects the Chevy antenna plug to your new radio. Crutchfield includes these installation parts at a very deep discount with your receiver order. You'll also get our step-by-step disassembly instructions.

You’ll have to remove a large dash piece to get to the old radio. (Crutchfield Research Photo) You’ll need an adapter that allows you to retain all safety and convenience features, like the factory warning chime and OnStar. If your truck is equipped with the factory satellite radio option, you’ll lose it when you replace the factory radio. You can always pick a stereo that offers satellite radio reception, either from a built-in tuner or an add-on tuner, then call SiriusXM to transfer your subscription. If your truck is equipped with the Bose system, you'll need a wiring interface to connect your new stereo to the Bose amplifier and speakers, while retaining all warning chimes and OnStar functionality (if activated). When you put the stereo you want in your cart, we'll show you what's available for your truck, and which features you'll be able to retain. You'll also get a discount when you add them to your order.

Tools needed: Panel tool, hacksaw blade (to remove rear support), 7mm socket, ratchet and extension Steering wheel audio controls It's relatively easy to retain your Silverado's steering wheel audio controls when you install a new stereo. When you enter your vehicle information, our database will choose the adapter you need to make your factory steering wheel controls work with your new receiver. These adapters also get discounted when you buy them with a new stereo.

Replacing your factory speakers. This Silverado's front doors can hold a lot of speaker (Crutchfield Research Photo) Front door speakers The stock front door speakers in the Silverado are 6-1/2' models, a common size with great aftermarket support. They utilize a simple clip-in plate for easy removal and installation, and you won’t have trouble finding a speaker to fit any musical taste or budget. You can put a 5-1/4' or 6-1/2' speaker in the front door with the help of an inexpensive mounting bracket, and you can even fit the slightly larger 6-3/4' speaker in there if you’re willing to drill some new screw holes. Crutchfield includes the mounting bracket (if needed) and speaker wiring harnesses with every speaker order.

Trucks with the Bose system will have a tweeter up in the pillars. Non-Bose vehicles may have a tweeter next to the speaker in the door.

The Bose rear door speaker is a round model in a 4'x6' bracket. (Crutchfield Research Photo) Rear door speakers You’ll find 4'x6' speakers in the rear doors in this extended cab Silverado, or if you have the Bose system, a round speaker in a 4'x6' bracket. Once you’ve used a to remove the door panels to get these speakers, they’re extremely easy to take out, thanks to their clip-in plates. You can install 4'x6' and 4'x6' plate speakers in these openings, or go with a 4' or 3-1/2' if you prefer. You’ll have to drill new screw holes no matter what you put in there, and we recommend using speaker baffles to act as gaskets because the new speakers will have some air gaps around the frames once installed. Tools needed: Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers, panel tool, 7mm socket, ratchet and extension, drill with 1/8' bit, Torx T20 driver for 2005-up models.

Bose-equipped trucks have a console-mounted subwoofer (Crutchfield Research Photo) Bass in your Silverado Some later models with the Bose system have a powered subwoofer mounted in the center console. You can remove this sub and its small amplifier, and replace it with an aftermarket sub if you power it with a new amp. We don’t recommend this option, though, because removing and replacing this sub will require a truly vast amount of time and effort. Here’s a better way to get great bass in this Silverado: You’ll find a nice assortment of aftermarket that are designed to fit into a variety of locations in this truck. Many of them are already loaded with a sub, and some even include a built-in amp.

These sub enclosures install neatly in your truck, so you'll get plenty of bass without losing valuable cabin space. Other options for your Silverado There are plenty of other ways to improve your Silverado. Here are some of the ways Crutchfield can help. Amps Like most pickup trucks, the Silverado has a noisy cabin. If you really want to hear your music without taxing your speakers, add an. There are plenty of inexpensive options that will give you the ability to hear your music loud and clear, especially when paired with some upgraded speakers. Mounting options abound; a best bet is under the front or rear seats.

Satellite radio If your Silverado came from Chevy with satellite radio, you’ll lose it when you remove the factory stereo. Thankfully, there are plenty of aftermarket receivers that will work beautifully with an outboard tuner. You can also buy a Dock & Play radio, which will allow you to enjoy your favorite satellite radio programs in your truck or in your living room. Navigation An in-dash navigation receiver is an excellent option in this truck, if you’re willing to cut out the support that held up the factory radio. Or you can use a unit, which you can move between vehicles as needed and keep tucked in a storage compartment when not in use.

Security and remote start Installing a security system in your Silverado isn't easy (security systems rarely are), but it's less complicated than it could be. Our Crutchfield Advisors can help figure out what you need to get the job done, but we usually recommend taking your truck and your new gear to a professional installer. Keith Lowe from Loudon Posted on 2/3/2018 In my 2005 Chevy Silveraldo ext cab non Bose and with only 4 speakers. I have kept the stock radio/cd player and used a cheap universal speaker level to line level converter. I have already installed the Infinity Kappa 6.5 component speakers in the front and Polk DB 4x6 for the back doors. The door speakers are driven using an Infinity Reference 475a amp and my sub is an Infinty Basslink 2.

I am pleased overall with the current systems sound, but I really want the line drive converter to hook into the radios wiring harness like the PAC AOEM-GM1416. After hours of research first on Crutchfield, I have still not found a General Motors add an amplifier interface device for my year truck. My budget is under $50.00 and I do not want to install an Audio Control line driver (time, expense, and it is not plug and play.) Thank you in advance for your help. Ryan Havener from SAINT PETERS Posted on 9/7/2017 I have a 2007 lbs silverado classic the rear speakers never worked. I did notice someone rewired the front 2 speakers. May have a short somewhere.

I have tested continuity and cannot find the other end of the wire that connects to the radio I have checked every wire on the wire harness. I have followed the wire from the rear speaker down the bottom plastic up the side of the dash and then I lose the wire I have no idea where else it runs I have the whole dashed removed the tan part. Paul from Shelbyville, KY Posted on 8/25/2015 I have a 2005 Sierra with the Bose system and factory radio. It does not have a subwoofer built in so I have been trying to hook up a separate amplifier and sub to it.

With little success. I hooked up the sub to the rear speaker wires (I spliced them underneath the door panel trim) and the sub barely plays any music, and plays no bass if it is even playing anything at all. Do you have any ideas as to why it is not working or suggestions on how to fix?? James Edward Gravlee II from Missoula Posted on 7/22/2015 I just bought a 2006 Silverado 1500 crew cab and I love the truck. I was wondering if you could send me a copy of this article I know that I should be able to copy it or something but I suckered with computers so I would really appreciate it. Besides with out the help of the Crutchfield Team the end result of my project would be a waste of time and money.

Where as with your help my truck will do nothing but impress and the Huge Crutchfield sticker I intend to put on it will let everybody know where to go to get the best. The best part will be seeing all though people who just knew that they knew More than the number one athority in car audio. THE CRUTCHFIELD TEEM.

Just about every car on the road these days features a factory stereo. To help you find compatible aftermarket replacements, we've disassembled the dashes and door panels of tens of thousands of vehicles, measured the stereos and speaker cavities, and loaded the findings into our massive fit database. Our system then compares these measurements to the dimensions of a given receiver or speaker to determine if the product will fit in the factory location. To see what our database says about your vehicle, then start shopping! Sometimes we say that a product works with your vehicle.

This means that it doesn't necessarily fit in a factory location, but that it's designed to be compatible with your vehicle's electronics or interior design. Compatible products include products like adapters (for Bluetooth or smartphone control, for example) that plug into your vehicle's stereo wiring harness and device holders mounts in a specific spot on the dash. We also carry a wide range of products that are designed to work exclusively with specific vehicles. See below to learn more. Use our Kit Finder to find the right installation gear for you. At Crutchfield, we know that if you're going to install your own stereo, you'll need two things: to know that the one you're interested in fits in your car, and to get the installation parts and instructions that make the job easier and give you professional results.

Unless, of course, you're an experienced installer and are doing a fully custom job, in which case, we'd like you to! When you shop with us, you'll see:. Filtered lists of stereos that we know fit in your dash. The installation parts required to install the stereo you're interested in, plus the parts that let you keep certain advanced factory features, all bundled in easy-to-add packages With most orders, you'll also get a set of vehicle-specific instructions, such as our exclusive MasterSheets, which offer step-by-step guidance and detailed illustrations or photos, created from the info gathered by our vehicle research team. They're available for thousands of vehicles.

If you're in the market for new speakers, here's what you'll find when you shop with us:. Filtered lists of speakers that satisfy the depth, diameter, and height requirements of your vehicles factory speaker openings.

A breakdown of speakers available for specific locations in your car. These can include locations that don't have factory speakers, but can be adapted with certain mounting adapters, such as pods that let you mount speakers in your kick panels. We won't list a given location if no speaker option is available for it. When you use Outfit My Car sm, you'll see the kinds of essential factory stereo and speaker information our research team gathers. Alerts to add the required brackets and harnesses to your cart — these are free when you buy any set of speakers from us Speaker orders also qualify you to receive the vehicle-specific installation instructions we offer. Many car A/V products we describe as “universal,” in that there aren't dedicated factory locations for them. With many of these products, you'll have to check your vehicle for available space, and carefully plan your installation in advance.

The most common include:. Amplifiers Amps require three things: a mounting location, power wiring directly to your car's battery, and wiring for musical signal. You'll need to check the dimensions of the amps you're interested in, which we provide, then measure the available space you have in your vehicle. Mounting locations can include underneath seats or in the trunk or cargo area. We'll show you the size of wires you'll need when you make your purchase, and we can offer tips online and by phone for wiring strategies. Subwoofers Just about all subwoofers need to be mounted in an enclosure, which then fits in an available spot in your car. As with an amplifier, you'll need to measure space in your vehicle to see if the subwoofer you're interested in will fit, while leaving you enough cargo space for your needs.

If you choose a powered subwoofer, we'll make sure you get the right power wiring; if you choose a sub and box, we'll recommend the right size of speaker wire, which you'll connect to the external amp that'll send power to the sub. Portable products such as GPS navigators, radar detectors, and dash cams.

You'll just want to make sure that you have a dash or windshield large enough to accommodate the mounting systems of these sorts of products without interfering with your sight or operation of the vehicle.