Factory stereo options?

[b robinson]

Hey all, I have a 2003 Yukon Denali, and the factory stereo in the thing isn't bad at all. But, I cannot hook up an iPod to it without an FM modulator, and I'm doing that. My main question is if there are other stereos out there that will work in my truck.
I took my factory deck out, and installed a Kenwood big screen that I'm having problems with. I enjoyed the option of satellite radio, and controlling my cd changer with the factory deck.
I would prefer a factory stereo that had an AUX in plug, or anything like that which would allow me to use my iPod, but don't know if such an animal even exists. Thought this would be the best place to find out.

Thanks for any ideas and options.

 

[MrBalll]

If you have XM radio you can tap into it and use an aux hookup.
Is that an option on your Yukon? I would think so with it being a Denali, but want to check.

 

[Danny3737]

 

[b robinson]

If you have XM radio you can tap into it and use an aux hookup.
Is that an option on your Yukon? I would think so with it being a Denali, but want to check.

Interesting to say the least.

 

[malmed]

On the advice of 05Zsvntyfun I just bought the iSimple GM655 and it gives me Bluetooth, aux, and USB plug for install in my dash or glove compartment. I will add pics once I finish it up today (I hope). It simply plugs into the back of your current stereo, and your stereo controls will then work your Ipod, and your phone can bluetooth to it... seems like it will be wonderful... http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/ipod-interface-usa-spec-bt45-vette.93333/

 

[b robinson]

On the advice of 05Zsvntyfun I just bought the iSimple GM655 and it gives me Bluetooth, aux, and USB plug for install in my dash or glove compartment. I will add pics once I finish it up today (I hope). It simply plugs into the back of your current stereo, and your stereo controls will then work your Ipod, and your phone can bluetooth to it... seems like it will be wonderful... http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/ipod-interface-usa-spec-bt45-vette.93333/

Hmmmm....even more interesting. You still get control of your Sirius XM and all that? All I care about is getting my ipod to work. Don't care about phone controls at all.

 

[malmed]

Yes, All your stereo still works as always, but you can also control your ipod, you can bluetooth it or plug it into the interfaces USB plug, that way it stays charged up too... I am not real familiar with it yet, my install of it was earlier today, but it seems like it will be great... the other thread shows my install.

 

[b robinson]

Yes, All your stereo still works as always, but you can also control your ipod, you can bluetooth it or plug it into the interfaces USB plug, that way it stays charged up too... I am not real familiar with it yet, my install of it was earlier today, but it seems like it will be great... the other thread shows my install.

Cool. So it looks like it's mostly just plug n play? No real splicing or anything like that needed?
Never seen these before, but so far I'm a fan. I installed a thing for my Kenwood so I could use the volume controls on the steering wheel, no go. It'd be nice to have my factory stereo back in, which I never thought was a bad unit. I have an issue with my Kenwood that drives me crazy. Once in a while, when I start the truck, I have no audio at all. Turn the truck off, instant audio. Very aggravating. I've tried different wires, cutting them, etc...nothing works. Would rather have my factory stereo back in if I could use my iPod so I can listen to XM once in a while too, even if it is only when they have their free weeks. Then I can use my CD changer again too.

 

[malmed]

Yes, plug and play, no cutting wires, it is a bit hard to get it all stuffed into the radio hole, but not that bad...

 

[b robinson]

Yes, plug and play, no cutting wires, it is a bit hard to get it all stuffed into the radio hole, but not that bad...

Can't be much worse than what I got now. Getting the Kenwood in there with the adapters and all that, it barely fits. I can play DVDs with the player I have now, but I think I'd rather have the factory stereo with XM. Thanks for the tip on the adapter, I'm currently searchin em online.

 

[b robinson]

Yes, All your stereo still works as always, but you can also control your ipod, you can bluetooth it or plug it into the interfaces USB plug, that way it stays charged up too... I am not real familiar with it yet, my install of it was earlier today, but it seems like it will be great... the other thread shows my install.

By the way, is that the model number I'd need? The GM 655? I have an 03 Yukon Denali.

Also, how does this work? What do you do on the stereo to get your iPod to play? Do you have to go to a radio station or how does it work?

 

[malmed]

You go to XM1 and move the tuner selector and you have new options, Aux, Aux2, USB, IpodBT, BT.... just turn the selector to what you want... if you had it on the ipod bluetoothed when you shut it off, next time you start, you are back on the ipod bluetoothed to it.... Yes the GM 655 is what I ordered for my 03 denali XL. You MUST have the "Band" button stereo (XM capable) for it to work... http://www.discountcarstereo.com/iSGM655.html Keep your eye on Amazon, I got mine brand new in non factory packaging (a likely returned item) for $75 delivered to my door... There is one on Amazon right now for $79 plus tax in damamged packaging....
The instructions make it sound like it kills your XM, but mine still gives me XM.

 

[erock198]

I've had my 03 yukon xl denali since 09 and have this mod. I'm about to move to aftermarket because the oem xmradio tuner does not go high enough in the channels anymore. The mod works pretty good btw

 

[Archer04]

I went with the Pioneer 4800, and added the sirius xm tuner for it with the install. I have a USB cord that I ran to the cubby hole beside the HVAC controls, but it gives me the best of all worlds, I can have xm, or plug up my phone to run the apps that way or listen to music, as well as have bluetooth connection to make calls or use the phone. Only issue I am having which I will trouble shoot later today or this week is I have to program the adapter to get my steering wheel controls back. They are supposed to work, but the instructions did say I may have to program it.

 

[Archer04]

Oh and I went one step further and purchased USB power ports, and replaced those with the standard 12v power ports that were in my tahoe. I installed a total of four through out the truck, one in the front, one in the middle console and two in the third row area. So now no matter where you are in the truck if your phone or tablet needs charging it can be done, and they are constant hot. Was a pretty easy install too, the total for 5 usb power ports was just under 40 bucks.

 

[erock198]

I have a kenwood ddx374bt ready to go in my yukon. I hae had xm since 2009. I Have dashcam, backup cam playstation cb, scanner, galaxy tab 3, dell d630xfr, cigarette lighter swapped out to usb charging, currently cig blue for bluetooth till I get the new deck in. Viper alarm with smart start. I guess I could go on.

 

[Archer04]

There is a lot you can upgrade on these older tahoes which is one thing I love about them. I have only just begun and as much as I want to continue on the inside, I am currently focusing on finishing up the maintenance on her that was neglected by the PO. Once I have that done I will come back and start doing the other upgrades that I want to get done.