Adding an aftermarket radio to 07-14 FAQ

[yates ™]

I see a lot of threads asking about what to get to install a new head unit so figure we should make a sticky with all the info.

This will be updated as you, the experts, give more or correct my information. It has been years since I done one of these and I know products have changed. If you have a suggested part that you feel should be added please provide as much information and a link to the manufacturers website for that part.

Disclaimer: This is in no meant to be completely factual posts and all viewing are encouraged to research and ensure fitment on your vehicle.

http://www.pac-audio.com/ parts​

OS-5 - OnStar® Radio Replacement Interface for Select 29-bit LAN General Motors Vehicles with or without Bose Sound System. Retains OnStar® system functionality and the Bose factory-installed amplifier (if present) when the factory radio is replaced in a 29-bit GMLAN vehicle. Generates all safety warning chimes and audible turn signal indicators.

GMRVD - Overhead LCD Retention Cable for GM Vehicles With Rear Seat Entertainment. Provides an audio/video signal output from a factory radio to an aftermarket monitor. Also for use with a radio replacement interface to retain the overhead LCD monitor and IR system.

http://www.metraonline.com/ parts
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95-3305 - GM Dash Kit

GMOS-LAN-01 - GM 29 Bit LAN Data w/RAP ACC & Onstar & chime retention

GMRSAV - Factory rear seat entertainment retention harness for GM LAN29 vehicles

GMRSAV-2 - GM 12+ w/Nav RSE A/V Harness

BACKUPCAM - Factory back up camera retention harness for GM LAN29 vehicles

BACKUPCAM-2 - Factory back up camera retention harness for GM LAN29 vehicles with factory navigation

http://www.idatalink.com/ parts​

Maestro RR - Web-programmable radio replacement interface for integration with factory systems including steering wheel controls, media player, hands-free telephone, voice commands, and satellite radio modules. Also displays vehicle information (performance gauges, climate controls, battery voltage, check engine codes and more) with iDatalink-compatible radios. Basic radio replacement features also available with non-iDatalink-compatible radios.

AVGM5 - Provides A/V connections to the factory video screen and A/V input port.

This is an on going thread that I will update as I can.

 

[yates ™]

Does anyone have a link to a TYF thread showing step by step instructions of any of these installations? Thread starter will get all the credit as the thread will be linked from this thread.

 

[NVNJ]

Thanks for posting this. It will come in handy come spring time.

 

[SidewaystheSeven]

Awesome info here! Thanks!

 

[AppocAlexx]

So if I do not have OnStar, Nav, Bluetooth, steering wheel controls, rear controls and not sure on amplified system or not, but pretty sure i dont have it, then i can get this wiring kit http://metraonline.com/part/LC-GMRC-LAN-01 along with the antenna adapter? Or is there another wiring kit i will need along with anything else to install an after market stereo?

 

[CM Burns]

2014 LTZ, I used the Pac-Audio RP5-GM32 harness.
Retained everything.

www.pac-audio.com

 

[Ob1hybrid]

Really wish someone would give some insight on the hybrid versions. I'm sure there's one insane person out there that upgraded their Hybrid..come out wherever whoever u are

 

[yates ™]

Are they different?

 

[Ob1hybrid]

I don't know and I can't find ANY info on differences, losses, and/or how tos on upgrading hybrid nav systems. Just a couple of don't do it because I heard someone say don't it.

 

[yates ™]

I don't know and I can't find ANY info on differences, losses, and/or how tos on upgrading hybrid nav systems. Just a couple of don't do it because I heard someone say don't it.

Let me know what you find out so that I may add any information to the list.

 

[Ob1hybrid]

Copy that

 

[Draganjr]

Good afternoon. My first time here.

I have a 2009 Yukon SLT-2 with Bose, On-Star, XM, rear radio. I want to only upgrade the Headunit. How do I keep the factory Bose, rear radio and On-Star stuff? I looked there the above info but could not find where is talked about Bose.

Thank you

David Ragan

 

[yates ™]

Good afternoon. My first time here.

I have a 2009 Yukon SLT-2 with Bose, On-Star, XM, rear radio. I want to only upgrade the Headunit. How do I keep the factory Bose, rear radio and On-Star stuff? I looked there the above info but could not find where is talked about Bose.

Thank you

David Ragan

OS-5 - OnStar® Radio Replacement Interface for Select 29-bit LAN General Motors Vehicles with or without Bose Sound System. Retains OnStar® system functionality and the Bose factory-installed amplifier (if present) when the factory radio is replaced in a 29-bit GMLAN vehicle. Generates all safety warning chimes and audible turn signal indicators.

 

[Draganjr]

Thank you. On order.

 

[Draganjr]

Does anyone have experience with the iDatalink Maestro ADS-MRR /
GM5+

Thank you

David

 

[Meccanoble]

I used PAC and retained everything

 

[YukonCrazy]

I would like to replace my OEM radio with something that has a screen. I don't have NAV and I don't have a backup camera. I would just would like it to look better than this.

This thread is good, but I am still not sure how to get to a replacement. Obviously I need a new head unit and probably a harness.

Do I need to find a used head unit out of another NNBS in for sale forum? Do I need to purchase a head unit that is compatible with GM? Not sure where to start.

 

[Drunkinmayhem]

Is there a one stop shop kit? I have an 07 Tahoe LT. I have Nav, Bose, rear DVD entertainment no phone on the steering wheel and it has a back up cam. I have the Sony XAV-AX100 CarPlay head unit

 

[yates ™]

I would like to replace my OEM radio with something that has a screen. I don't have NAV and I don't have a backup camera. I would just would like it to look better than this.

This thread is good, but I am still not sure how to get to a replacement. Obviously I need a new head unit and probably a harness.

Do I need to find a used head unit out of another NNBS in for sale forum? Do I need to purchase a head unit that is compatible with GM? Not sure where to start.


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Any brand preference? Basically pick out a double din TV you line with the options you want. Get a mounting kit when you order it. I would get that maestro wiring harness as, I believe, it is plug and play.

 

[boydcustom]

Thank you. On order.

I just installed these in 2013 Yukon XL. Bose. No Nav.

Works fine. I installed Pioneer 1300NEX.


PROS:
Super easy.
Works
The OBI stuff it kinda neat

CONS:

I did have to use the supplied microphone from Pioneer. The factory mic does not integrate.
I had to use the Metra supplied speaker for the chimes/blinker sound.
Hard to fit all the wires in Dash
There doesn't seem to be a way to connect the backup camera to the Pioneer screen, but it does show the park assist zones

Overall:
I'm happy with it.