03-06 steering wheel on 02 Yukon?!?!?

[Ultim8SVT]

The question is pretty simple.

Can I swap steering wheels from an 03-06 Yukon/Escalade/Tahoe with wood trim into my 2002 Yukon SLT? I can get my hands on one relatively fast but I want to make sure I don't throw away my money. I really don't like my plain, black, outdated steering wheel.

NOTE: I've done the search, there are over 10 threads on this forum started but none are finished. So there's no info on a finished swapped steering wheel.


What I have

What I want

Thanks in advanced!

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

It should bolt right up just buttons won't work.

 

[fiatdale]

It will bolt up, you just need the airbag. I think the clock springs are the same as well. Buttons I don't think will work because 03+ is class 2 and 99-02 doesn't have class 2

 

[Ultim8SVT]

Yeah I don't care much about the buttons. I'm going with an aftermarket headunit eventually anyway. Ok... Thanks guys.

 

[Pachanga02]

If I remember correctly i think the SRS light will pop up because of the difference in airbag connections. 02 has I think 1 and 03+ have 2. I looked into it for mine aswell and thats what someone had told me, if you go ahead and do it let me know please because I want to update mine aswell. Like yourself I don't care about the buttons not working since i don't use them now anyway

 

[kses123]

I am not sure, but I think that the shaft on the 03+ models are different. You might have to get the whole column to make that work.

 

[Ultim8SVT]

If I remember correctly i think the SRS light will pop up because of the difference in airbag connections. 02 has I think 1 and 03+ have 2. I looked into it for mine aswell and thats what someone had told me, if you go ahead and do it let me know please because I want to update mine aswell. Like yourself I don't care about the buttons not working since i don't use them now anyway

I just got the wheel in the mail today. I will let everyone know how it goes. I'm planning on trying the swap tomorrow morning.

I am not sure, but I think that the shaft on the 03+ models are different. You might have to get the whole column to make that work.

I hope this isn't the case. It would suck horribly. Hell, I'd find a way to adapt it, lol.

 

[lowAZhoe]

it wont work. the splines on the column are different. you need the whole column from an 03+ if you want that wheel. but the airbags in 03+ are 2 stage as 02 and older are single stage. so your airbag will no longer work.

 

[Ultim8SVT]

it wont work. the splines on the column are different. you need the whole column from an 03+ if you want that wheel. but the airbags in 03+ are 2 stage as 02 and older are single stage. so your airbag will no longer work.

WOW! You just **** on my plate dude!

Are you 100% sure? I wasn't able to do it today because my wife took the SUV with her almost all day. I was planning on giving it a try in the morning. DAMN!

 

[kses123]

However...you can find a single stage airbag that will work. The 2500/3500 Silverado's/Sierra's 03-07 have single stage airbags that would work. Also, same goes for the Express/Savana vans. Should only have one yellow connector on the back. The newer vans also had the emblems in color on the steering wheel. Like this swap I did:

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[FreshLikeOprah]

Yes it will work. And like mentioned, you'll need a airbag from a HD truck due to being single stage. 03-07. I agree. The newer wheels look much better, and nothing like driving down the road "grippin grain"

 

[Justplayinn]

Dang i want an 03+ wood grain wheel on my truck!!!

 

[kses123]

Dang i want an 03+ wood grain wheel on my truck!!!

Here ya go, Jeff. Close enough!

 

[Ultim8SVT]

Ok, well after the feedback I received from everyone here I simply threw the steering wheel in the shed & never installed it. I'm going to search for a GMC truck airbag from 03-07 & hopefully it works. I will keep everyone posted. I'm crossing my fingers!

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Hey guys, will this airbag work?

I have leather dye so the color isn't a big deal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4159371511&vxp=mtr

 

[kses123]

Looks to be the correct one.

 

[Ultim8SVT]

I now have all of these on my watch list. Let's see which one I buy. Seems like they are all compatible.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac9f48288&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2cee3db9&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06...Parts_Accessories&hash=item35c9812b4e&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06...Parts_Accessories&hash=item51b2f6dcdc&vxp=mtr

 

[Mondo]

I have the same problem. I want the 03 wheel for audio controls I already have aftermarket radio so there has to be a wire harness to add it in.
If I used my 02 airbag ok n the 03 wheel shouldn't it all be easy swap?

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I have the same problem. I want the 03 wheel for audio controls I already have aftermarket radio so there has to be a wire harness to add it in.
If I used my 02 airbag ok n the 03 wheel shouldn't it all be easy swap?

 

[JRyan]

So how hard should it be to change out the whole column ... looks like you can just disconnect it from the shaft on the rack and slide it out and slide the 03 one in...after you change the air bag and what not... so is there any different connectors i should be aware of before i tear into this

 

[Gmoney871]

I'm also intersted in this swap but for look AND audio controls, is it possible have aftetmarket head unit that has the option to use factory steering controls

 

[Ryan Buck]

I know this is an old post from years back but I am searching the forms trying to get the answer for the same question and it does not work the splines are different the sizes different everything is different about it