new radio ??

[HoytBows]

I got an '03 Durry with a stock cd/radio that wont take or give back cd's. If i force it in then it will eventually play them but then wont give them back.

I want to replace it with a newer one out of a newer truck because i want to keep my steering controls.

Anybody know how new I can go and still have everything plug together and fit right? maybe 07?

 

[durallymax]

any 03-07 classic radio will work. Half ton, burb, HD, tahoe, they all used the same radio.

What you need to know is if you have bose or not as this plays a maor role in buying a used head unit.

You will also need to have the dealer unlock it so it can relearn the VIN.

 

[HoytBows]

Whats locked? The radio needs to learn the vin?

I do not see anything that tells me I should have the Bose, on top of the fact that it doesnt sound like it

 

[tracker954x4]

The factory radios learn the VIN of the vehicle from the BCM. It's part of the theft lock system in the radio, it makes it more of a pain for the people who steal them. When you replace the radios you have to reprogram them to your vehicle.

If your truck is equiped with the BOSE audio it will have the BOSE logos on the speaker grills on the door panels.

 

[durallymax]

Dont worry the bose upgrade in the trucks doesnt sound all that great. Now when you upgrade to the luxury bose like in the escalades and denalis like I did it sounds nice.