2017 Tahoe PPV Steering Wheel Swap

[punju]

I got the Admin Package with the OEM Steering Wheel only having controls for 'Cruise Control'. I would like to get an LTZ Steering Wheel so I can control the stereo and phone -- I upgraded to the large screen. Anyone have any advice or experience? Perhaps anyone looking to unload their steering wheel?

Thanks!

 

[2011SSVHOE]

Try looking on Ebay, I changed mine out on my 2011, I'm sure it's the same procedure.

 

[RichardCranium]

I swapped mine out for a leather one with cruise/radio controls, where I didn't have the radio stuff before. Its all plug and play, just replace it and with the upgraded model and you are good to go.

 

[Rdr854]

A steering wheel from a 16-18 LS, LT or LTZ/Premier should work.

 

[punju]

A steering wheel from a 16-18 LS, LT or LTZ/Premier should work.

Haha! Still haven't done it yet -- but wondering, I'm hearing there's an additional wire that needs to be added to get the steering wheel to work with the io6 Stereo -- have you heard of this?

 

[flagnation]

Hi, where can I find the procedure? Thanks

 

[Steve Kincaid]

Hi,
I too have a 2015 Tahoe PPV and wish to replace the steering wheel.
If I also replace the clock spring with the steering wheel would I still need to add a wire that’s missing?

 

[Chickensandwich]

I’m getting a wheel too. I was hoping to control the stereo with it, but if it indeed requires a gauge cluster replacement, forget it! I’ll be happy just getting rid of the cheap plastic wheel and getting a nice leather one

 

[Chickensandwich]

New wiring and gauge cluster required. Unless you just want the leather wheel for comfort and looks, I’d avoid this mod. About $200 for the gauge cluster, $200 to get it programmed correctly, then the extra wiring required. For that, you lose the calibrated speedo also. It a convenience to be sure, but for close to $500, I can reach over and manually adjust the volume.

 

[Doubeleive]

New wiring and gauge cluster required. Unless you just want the leather wheel for comfort and looks, I’d avoid this mod. About $200 for the gauge cluster, $200 to get it programmed correctly, then the extra wiring required. For that, you lose the calibrated speedo also. It a convenience to be sure, but for close to $500, I can reach over and manually adjust the volume.

who told you that you needed to change the cluster? you should only need the steering wheel and clockspring and if it is a heated steering wheel then you would need to connect 1 extra wire for the heat to function.
I could see the possibility of having the cluster needing a new calibration but shouldn't have to be replaced.

 

[Chickensandwich]

It does. The controls go through the cluster, without the proper cluster and wiring, it won’t work.

The clock spring replacement might be all that’s needed for the older 07-14 Tahoe’s, but the 15+ is different.

If you want to go ahead and do and prove me wrong, please do.

 

[Chickensandwich]

It’s all required for 2015+

 

[Doubeleive]

I'm just curious where you got that info, I have read on another forum where a person did exactly what the op wants and they said it was very simple

 

[Chickensandwich]

For 2007-2014, that is the correct procedure. The 2015+ is different. If you don’t believe me, give it a shot. Where is the link to the other forum that says replacing the wheel and click spring is all you need to do? And it was done...and it actually worked?

 

[Doubeleive]

For 2007-2014, that is the correct procedure. The 2015+ is different. If you don’t believe me, give it a shot. Where is the link to the other forum that says replacing the wheel and click spring is all you need to do? And it was done...and it actually worked?

he talks about adding the leather steering wheel and putting a blank cover for the dic/phone controls on instead for the time being then he mentions it again on the 2nd page
https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/177313-civilianizing-the-15-tahoe-ppv/#comments

 

[Chickensandwich]

Maybe you misunderstand? The steering wheel fits and cruise control buttons work fine. That post just reconfirmed that his stereo controls didn’t work either, so he took them off and replaced the buttons with a blank panel.

I’m not sure what you’re not understanding here?

 

[Doubeleive]

Maybe you misunderstand? The steering wheel fits and cruise control buttons work fine. That post just reconfirmed that his stereo controls didn’t work either, so he took them off and replaced the buttons with a blank panel.

I’m not sure what you’re not understanding here?

I'll take you word for it that he may have removed them for that reason I don't see where he stated that anywhere, I was just wondering where you found out the radio controls will not work with the ppv unless you change the cluster for future reference.

 

[Chickensandwich]

Why would you remove the buttons to change stations, options, phone etc? I chose to keep mine on the wheel thinking I was going to complete the upgrade, but it’s too expensive. There are companies that upgrade your gauge cluster (reprogram) and they shared that information with me. Only specific gauge clusters will work with your truck since it depends on the radio/HMI units you got and what year vehicle they were sourced from. Everything changed for the 2015 model year.

 

[UNOIT]

I love creative swaps like this. Nothing like a good rewiring.


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[jmm121783]

bummer....during my drive home from Chi Motors today with my new '18 PPV 4WD I noticed it had a LOT of controls on the wheel.....SUPER SUPER surprised it DID NOT have VOLUME CONTROL!?!?! WTF.....super lame.

Figured that since my '09 was a simple steering wheel swap that I could do the same on the GEN4 Tahoes......after reading this I guess that is not true