ATTN SILVERADO OWNERS: Need a 04-07 chevy cd player

[usetaboost]

Assuming most replace their factory decks, I'm hoping someone has a good one sitting on a shelf they'd be willing to help me out. My truck is an 04 with the tape/cd player. Should be a fairly common head unit. I'd consider an aftermarket replacement as long as it doesn't require a mount kit. Posting here since I'd rather deal with the TB community first. Thanks.

 

[TurboTGuy]

GO HERE.

http://stores.ebay.com/oemradiosolutions

 

[usetaboost]

wow that's high

 

[garyk1970]

fyi, if you replace with an used oem stereo, you may have to program the new radio to accept the new vin number

 

[usetaboost]

I thought about taking it out and having it fixed, but I'm sure its' gonna cost more than I think it's worth.

 

[garyk1970]

you can take apart, look at the cd mechanism (so you can match up the corect replacement mechanism), and buy one on ebay, and fix it yourself....not too bad...

 

[BARRACUDA1968]

go here car-parts.com I own a car dealership and I buy radios all the time. This will link you to every junk yard in your area. I have got some decent deals off ebay but sometimes you can get a decent deal off the site I posted.

And yes you will have to get it unlocked at a GM dealer or a local mechanic if he has a TECH II

You will also need your stereo option code which will be in the glove box. It will start with a "U" example UC6/UB1 it will have to be the same radio.

 

[usetaboost]

Sounds like I'd be better off just getting a replacement cd box for it.

 

[BARRACUDA1968]

Will be a lot cheaper and you'll be able to play MP3 etc. If you want a factory look get a double din. Does your truck have steering wheel radio controls?

 

[usetaboost]

yup. That's my main reason for wanting to stay with a factory.

 

[BARRACUDA1968]

They make double din stereo's that will interface with your steering wheel controls.

Probably not the least expensive way to go but if you spend $150 to $200 for a factory replacement and then $90 to unlock it you're a long way toward something much better aftermarket.

Plus a replacement factory radio is a crap shoot anyway. It could break in a year and then you're back to square one.