2007 - 2014 GMC / Chevy Radio Install Sierra, Silverado, Avalanche (Bench Seat)

Parts linked in the description below!
Watch a full tutorial as a 2007 Chevy Silverado (with the bench seat) will have a brand new Pioneer Double Din Touch Screen Radio installed. This new radio introduces Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and additional smartphone features.
NOTE: This vehicle was not equipped with the factory BOSE amplified system, however we will still retain the steering wheel volume controls and OnStar. The parts below will reflect all different trim levels for your install at home.
This video applies to GM Vehicles such as Sierra, Silverado, and Avalanche models for years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. This video also includes dash trim and stereo removal, radio wiring, programming, and installation.
*To see the bucket seat / center console version of this install, click here: • 2007 - 2014 GMC / Chev...
*For the back up camera video installed on this truck, click here: • 2007 - 2014 Chevy GMC ...
*For the front door speaker / tweeter install, click here: • 2007 - 2014 GMC / Chev...
*For the rear door speaker install, click here: • 2007 - 2014 GMC / Chev...
*For the 5 channel amp and sub install, click here: • 2007 - 2014 GMC / Chev...
*To see how to keep your factory DVD OEM flip down screens working, click here: • Keep your DVD screens ...
*For the Crux wiring harness unboxing, click here: • Crux GM Wiring Harness...
If you have any questions, leave a comment below! Be sure to like and subscribe!
Parts Used (Amazon Associate / eBay Partner Paid Links):
*Pioneer AVH-2500NEX Bluetooth Radio: amzn.to/3MLXj27
*Metra 95-3305 Double DIN Dash Kit: amzn.to/2TNgGQY
*Crux Wiring Harness Adapter SOOGM-16 For Bose / Non-Bose Systems: amzn.to/2Rt0OCp
*USB / AUX Flush Mount Kit: amzn.to/2SYXEGS
*Metra 40-CR10 Antenna Adapter: amzn.to/3po1uWc
*Pioneer Parking Brake MicroBypass: ebay.us/RVf61w
*Pac USB-GM1 USB Retention Cable (If you have the factory USB port): amzn.to/3h3HowD
*If you have the factory flip down DVD player, you will need the Axxess GMRSAV OE Video Integration: amzn.to/3pprIra
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate / eBay Partner I earn from qualifying purchases

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Parts used linked in the description of the video!

[@123brosef]

On the bench I see a Pioneer AVH-Z5250BT and on the link it's a Pioneer AVH-2500NEX and I would like to know which exact one was used

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

@@123brosef The AVH-Z5250BT is not a US spec radio, and we were shipped the wrong radio from the seller. The US spec version is the AVH-2500NEX. Almost identical in build, but the Z version doesn't play media from the US region.

[@ccampbell7214]

Hi .. I've got a question.. Does that Pioneer play CDs? I've got two CDs stuck in my player .. can't seem to get them out .. and of course it keeps cycling and drains the battery.. I do want a CD player as well , but evidently the gmc factory stereo seems from what I understand, CDs get stuck .. and it's a spendy trip to the dealer that may , or may not be able to make things right .. So I figure get a new stereo that does not have this problem.. thanks Chris

[@ssmith2980]

Pioneer does not require parking brake bypass as it is built in and accessible through a secret menu which you can disable no part’s required.

[@Abyss0206]

Care to explain said secret menu?

[@ssmith2980]

@@Abyss0206 Hit the home menu button > select AV > tap the OFF button. Now, about a 1/2-inch up from the bottom and 1/2-inch in from the bottom left you're going to press and hold for 10-15 seconds. You'll see it say "SET ON" which enables the bypass and you'll be all set. Now you can play videos on DVD, USB, SD, input navigation directions and more all while driving. No park brake, no wire splicing or anything. It's that simple.

[@crimsontide1980]

​@ssmith2980 Well damn......NOW you tell me😂😂. This doesn't work for Alpine does it?

[@ssmith2980]

Nope doesn’t work for alpine.

[@alexanderll]

A little bit too late, I was looking for a video like this in september-october, I gave up and contracted a specialist.

[@efaciler2462]

Better late than never, but never late it better

[@brotherdabe5245]

Cool story bro

[@ruega]

Just take it out and reinstall it!

[@alexanderll]

@@ruega 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@ruega]

@@alexanderll 🤣🤣🤣 you’re a good sport bro.

[@dantakkenvo]

For the bypass, instead of using the chip thats connected to the light green and blue/white wire, could I hook up a little three prong dash switch the same way to manually simulate the parking brake signal?

[@blazeFerdaze420]

That's what I did with my old one. Put the switch in the glove box lol worked for me

[@MrCeeLemons]

that antenna comes with the kit correct just making sure

[@crimsontide1980]

Just a heads up, most newer units have CarPlay integrated wirelessly so may not even need a USB flush adapter mount unless your head unit requires you to connect to your phone via USB connection.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Well unbranded cheap Chinese units have wireless CarPlay, but it’s not certified. Big brand name units offer wireless CarPlay, but they are still 400-500 for a quality one.

[@crimsontide1980]

@ProvoBeastAudio Very true, they aren't very affordable to some of us. I ended up going with an Alpine ILX-W650 and paired it with the KTA-450 power pack. Couldn't be more happy with it. I know there's head units with way more bells and whistles, sharper display etc., but ran across a great deal on both together, brand new for right at 400+ tax, couldn't pass on it. For the price it works great, pushes my Alpine S2 6.5 coaxials just fine. Honestly I don't care about much of the extras, just wanted something I could stream music via Bluetooth with, eventually add a back up camera, and more importantly, have enough power to push some speakers without having to splurge for an expensive 4 channel amplifier.

[@kevinbaumgartner6586]

Thank you for the video! I want not only to upgrade my stereo head unit but want to install head rest screens for the kids in the back. How would you best run those wires? Would you remove the center console and run them under that or how would you do it?

[@CAFLOWW]

I might get this for my 2011 denali

[@Gumbe4ux]

my truck is just a bare bones 2010 Silverado work truck. I don't have all the bells and whistles with the steering wheel control and what not.. all i want to do is wire a backup camera. do I need to buy the interface kit and all that? im old school where you bought a harness at Wal-Mart matched the colors and screwed it back in.. done.. lol

[@BrandonBattelle]

I just bought a Dual DCPA723W, I am going to attempt this next weekend with the exact same truck 5.3L ext cab work truck 2010.

[@brydenlovdahl2102]

If i do not have steering wheel controls, can i just follow the step the same way? Or is there a difference in any of the kits i have to buy

[@at-l2318]

Great video! What other steps are needed if the vehicle has a Bose system?

[@jamieward2630]

With the crux harness does the radio stay on until the door is opened? My harness apparently does not.

[@jacobthomas9924]

I used this kit with a Sony and every thing works perfect as it should but I have no sound coming my front speakers/ tweeters in an 2013 Sierra with on star. Any ideas?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like you have Bose. You need to connect the blue / white wire on the harness adapter to your radio. This will trigger the factory amp to boot when your radio does.

[@user-ez3jg4qz1e]

What happens if you don't have the adapter plug from the stereo to is there any way to plug in the stereo to the truck so it still works without the power adapter

[@todizzle666]

I'm curious on How a many people that use the usb and 3.5mm adapter they showed I had issues from mine it was acting like the cord was messed up

[@ajones9319]

Do you have or know where I can get a wiring pin diagram? 09 w/o Bose and steering controls.

[@jessicamarquez7865]

Would like to know as well..??

[@DREBEN84]

Question it's about your AC unit how were you able to fit it and can you put it on a LS 4.8 l model?

[@dayummimflyy]

All I need is CHIME RETENTION, is there a cheaper interface? Or is this pretty much it? I have No Bose, No OnStar, No SWC

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes, here you go: amzn.to/3xEDhDD

[@user-ez3jg4qz1e]

What happens if you don't have the adapter plug for the stereo to

[@anthonyhawkins9896]

My 08 has Bose and I want to install a touchscreen but it won't work because the Bose so what do I do?

[@codyarnold1411]

I have a scoche harness. The kenwood harness has a orange wire with a white stripe and blue wire with a white stripe that the scoche harness does not have. Any idea what these wires are for? I just wired mine uo but havent installed it in my rruck yet. The scoche does have a plain orange and blue wire without the stripe that matches the same with the Kenwood harness. Just wondering what thise other 2 wires are for on the Kenwood harness. Unfortunately the Kenwood radio didn't come with a harness as I bought it on clearance at Best buy as an open box. I had to order a harness that fit it online so it doesn't have any information on what wire is what.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

Gonna ignore the unmatching orange and both blue wires, most likely. Those are for powered antenna etc. Scosche doesn't list those wires on their paperwork which is annoying.

[@Im_Meutzy]

Is there any other stereo unit I can use this one is 600 dollars way to expensive for me

[@Madaskii]

So do you not need a brake bypass if you use a non Pioneer head unit?

[@EliteMotoMobileMechanic]

What harnesses do I need if I just have the screen itself with no harness

[@23CarlosG]

If you dnt have the steering wheel connector nor the onstar is buying the crux harness still necessary for the install?

[@tobyprickles4887]

I'd like to know as well

[@matthewcortes3786]

Me too

[@tobyprickles4887]

@matthew cortes after more reading. Yes to retain the turn signal safety chime

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

A smart harness yes, but a mutch more simpler one is what you need, like this one here (still retains accessory, illumination, backup cam trigger, parking brake, etc for new radio that is generated over the canbus of the truck): amzn.to/3MjKRIy

[@zykoe1689]

Hey so I did everything you did yet it sounds very quiet and staticky do you know why? I didn’t set my dip switches could that be the reason? Please help i wasted almost 500! on this onex head😭😭 I tried to do is my self🤦‍♂️🤧

[@omxgaluvsu]

What are the bare essentials I need to just get the head unit to connect and work to my speakers?

[@drew6953]

Would be great to know this

[@JupiKitten]

Same

[@crimsontide1980]

From what I hear, all of these trucks with this body style have factory amps, so you have to get a harness like this to bypass the factory amps, if you don't, the music won't play when you turn on the head unit.

[@Whatcangowrongwillgowrong]

If it’s like older cars ex my 2003 Silverado. You can connect the unit straight to vehicle harness just figure out which ones are you’re speakers with one of those big square batteries the speakers will make a slight pop sound the after that just match wire to wire. That’s the bare minimum at least that’s how I used to do it when I was a kid and had no money to do it the right way lol

[@themoo908]

What’s the pink wire behind the radio area and what exactly was the bypass connected to?

[@rhettzanni]

How does the ground wire work, do I attach both or do I need to ground both wires to a ground source?

[@Jonathan-mf3nl]

how did you end up doing it ?

[@zachorvik8361]

Wish they sold non digital replacements for this

[@NNBSMunoz]

I got this same harness and I can’t seem to still use my steering wheel controls. I set everything to the right way and nothing.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like something isn't setup correctly. I can probably help you, but you'd need to send me a message on facebook or instagram for assistance

[@TheArchivesGame]

I can’t get it to turn on any suggestions

[@eliranhaim5501]

what are the blue wires that connect to the back of the pioneer at the end of the video? Is that part of the car itself or installed wires?

[@santananeira8076]

Following

[@michaelhawk6847]

Maybe you can help me. A lot of these android head units come prewired. They all have a 3rd plug that matches the speaker wire plug except it's gray. What am I supposed to do with that?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Ooof - those android based units are really not great options. It can drastically vary from android to android as they don't typically follow aftermarket guildelines. If you send us a message on facebook or instagram, i can take a look. Too many variables to help you here.

[@Aric_V]

Do the steering wheel controls work?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

They sure do.

[@salvadorcorrea3621]

What type of tape do you use?

[@crappysammy]

is the harness necessary even if i dont use onstar and have no volume control on steering wheel?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

A smart harness yes, but there are versions that simply provide your radio connections and Accessory, illumination, and a reverse trigger that are generated from the data canbus of the truck. A simple smart harness like this works great: amzn.to/3MjKRIy

[@poohnutty3139]

i have single cab work truck i put in a scoche wiring harness with new head unit my subwoofer plays but the speakers don’t what did i do wrong?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Either the wiring harness adapter is wrong or bad (scosche harnesses are awful) or you haven’t wired it correctly. If you have Bose, you could have forgotten to wire up your amp turn-on wire.

[@TxFireRescue81]

I have almost the same model (2013). Installed a new head unit. 1 speaker went out (but speaker tested fine on bench). Then a second speaker (speaker tested fine on bench). Decided to install old head unit and the same speakers were not playing. Have you ran into this issue? All wires were verified to be connected. Fade and Balance confirmed this when it worked the first day. Any Advice?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Short somewhere. Not sure. Speaker terminals maybe grounding out in the door? A short somewhere.

[@matthewstreif5722]

Having same issue with drives door. You figured out what was wrong?

[@TxFireRescue81]

@@matthewstreif5722 yah, i went ahead and cut the terminals and solder them in. The OEM terminals were corroded just enough that they werent making contact and I guess it all just happened to happen after hooking up the new head unit.

[@ChristianFerguson-iv6vh]

I bought a used 07 with stereo issues from the get go. replaced all 4 speakers and the back 2 just stopped working, then back to nothing again. pulled the factory radio and been driving around with nothing in the dash for months, that pesky stabili trac crap had nicely disappeared!! tried a junkyard one that could not be used. insulted by GM dealership on the cost of a new stereo from them. bought one of those harness and an old school cd player and installed...back speakers not working, fronts cutting out, stabili trac crap with a vengeance! back to empty dash...no more stabili trac crap! running 4 speaker wires and seeking alternate power source for the cd deck NO HARNESS! Hope one of the 2 cigarette lighter power points could will work.

[@sauceman_1174]

Hey I bought the interface but can’t get the swc to work. I have a kenwood and don’t see where to wire it in

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Kenwood don't use the 3.5mm swc jack, and instead use the kenwood / jvc wire for steering wheel controls on the crux module.

[@samueldrizner4244]

do you disconnect the battery when doing this?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It’s always a good practice to do so, but not absolutely necessary.

[@samueldrizner4244]

@@ProvoBeastAudio awesome thanks! I’ve got a diesel so 2 batteries. Pain in the butt and I’m always worried a cable will slip. May do it anyways tho

[@sleekassassin6067]

Do you have a video on how to wire the bypass

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes, just search the channel for either alpine or pioneer parking brake bypass. All other brands can be grounded.

[@javierochoa704]

I have a question, I installed the same audio setup that you installed on a 2014 silverado 2500hd. It turns on, but then I get an amp error message. I'm lost at this point

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

That means a speaker wire short somewhere.

[@stonecrazy3]

Bout my son a 2007 Chevy, it's not the classic. Aftermarket radio was installed but not working. Go to change it out and the connectors were cut and spliced together. So I have no idea what wire in the truck goes to what. Any ideas where I can get a diagram of what each wire goes to?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

www.modifiedlife.com/2007-chevrolet-silverado-stereo-wiring-diagram/ I recommend having the harness repaired as your truck requires a smart harness to work properly.

[@stonecrazy3]

@ProvoBeastAudio thanks I'll check it out. Bought it from the ex-in-laws and it was working before he decided to punch the screen on it. But I do plan on installing a harness, just don't know if that can be bought online or if we'll have to hit a junkyard.

[@frankknox4316]

My 2007 doesn't have steering wheel controls do I use this same interface

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You can, but you can use the SOCGM-18 version for a better price: amzn.to/3yu4zY5

[@Alexxxlozano71]

I’m having an issue, I tried reinstalling my stock radio and now my truck turns off after 5 seconds what could be going on ?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Check fuses?

[@jrprescott08]

So with the bypass, there are still wires that I don’t have connections for. Mainly the reverse gear signal input, as long as I’m supposed to hook up the white wire from the bypass to the system remote control. Any help would be appreciated @ProvoBeastAudio

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Are you referring to a parking brake bypass?

[@jrprescott08]

Yes. I have the ground wire hooked up to both ground wires from the crux harness and the wire harness for the radio, and the parking brake hooked up. However it says to use the white wire on the bypass to hook up to the system remote control. And with doing that then on my main harness for the radio I have the reverse gear signal wire with no connection

[@user-cv7sn8ko1i]

So I put a radio in my 2011 and my gauges don’t work goes in the safety lock mode with the radio on

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like wiring issue, wrong parts used, etc.

[@user-cv7sn8ko1i]

@@ProvoBeastAudio do u guys got a phone number I can contact u guys with

[@MrPerron582]

If I order all the parts you have listed in the description, can you suggest a stereo to match it all, my truck is a 2009 gmc Silverado 2500, the stereo you have listed is unavailable and I’m in Canada please and thank you

[@EdwardBrown-ky5ti]

Alpine iLX-w650

[@deolly]

Hey man, I was hoping you could help me out since I've been struggling to find this out myself. I'm wanting to get a head unit for my 2013 Honda Accord EX-L model, but I'm having a hard time finding one that has apple carplay that will fit where it's supposed to go. I've seen some of have the air vents with the head unit so maybe that's the one I should get, but I haven't found any that look like it would be the right fit. I would appreciate it so much if you are able to help. Thanks!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Send us a message on Facebook

[@paulmurphy5496]

I have an additional mini USB plug on the rear of my factory radio? I’ve installed an Eonon hear unit and fosgate door speakers all around. Not getting any sound. Any ideas?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

USB will not impact your audio, what sounds like the issue is going to be you have Bose and your factory amplifier isn't booting up with the new radio. Usually your harness adapter will have an amp turn on wire (usually blue / white) that needs to be hooked up to the radio amp trigger wire.

[@paulmurphy5496]

All of the old speakers I tore out all say Delphi and theres no Bose branding on anything that I see?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

@@paulmurphy5496 Sounds like a wiring issue then. Hard to diagnose over a youtube comment. Feel free to send me a message on our facebook page for further assistance.

[@paulmurphy5496]

@@ProvoBeastAudio appreciate it

[@rickbuckman1888]

Is the interface nessesary? I bought a radio and dash kit thinking that's all I needed

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Absolutely. GM vehicles run on a data canbus system from 2003 and newer, so to install your radio correctly, you need the correct harness which retains accessory, illumination, provides reverse trigger, parking brake, vss, and support for steering wheel volume controls, OnStar, Bose, etc.

[@rickbuckman1888]

Thank you. Is the microbypass for the parking brake needed as well?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Only for the parking brake for Pioneer and Alpine units.@@rickbuckman1888

[@robpaule6766]

Why does the parking brake wire into the radio?

[@crimsontide1980]

It's some B.S. safety feature radio manufacturers are required by law to have. Basically they don't want you watching video while driving. I know, defeats the purpose of having a head unit that plays videos if you get one for kids or passengers, it's stupid, who's gonna put their car or truck in park to watch video?

[@cheesewad76]

Ground the green wire to the radio chassis itself and then your kids can watch videos as you drive.

[@coryt-notctk6822]

Will this work on 2007.5 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes, as long as it's the same body style (new body style).

[@gregcurt72]

Which wire is reverse for camera trigger

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

the smart harness provides that. Depends on the smart harness manufacture - the crux brand it's purple white.

[@isakkekic539]

Can i use an external amp with the crux adapter?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes, the curx adapter retains the factory Bose amp. If you have an aftermarket amplifier, the new radio would be providing the signal to that amp anyways via RCA cables, so yes.

[@schelzel]

Could you please link to the amp you used?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It’s all linked in the 5 channel amp video, all parts used. That video is linked in the description of this video for your convenience

[@schelzel]

@@ProvoBeastAudio thanks. I missed that n

[@adrianpereznegron2245]

i installed but my steering wheel controls do not work anymore, what do i do ?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

There is an issue with your install. Depending on what brand harness adapter you used, i'd contact that harness manufacture tech support for assistance.

[@PabloHernandez-uo2xg]

Where did you get your harness from??

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Linked in the description

[@ppkprince87]

When u install after market deck does anything trigger the security so the truck don’t start

[@MR.450MXC]

Do I need a parking brake bypass

[@GHOST-714]

You can connect the parking brake wire to the ground wire you don’t really need it

[@jacobthomas9924]

On both sides?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Depends on the radio, if Pioneer or Alpine, it has to be connected in some way, and simply grounding it doesn't work as they require a double or triple pulse negative to properly work (which is why we used a byapss). Any other brand the parking brake wire can simply be grounded.

[@frankmonge9002]

Are you local in CA?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Utah!

[@jamesthomas1983]

Why is my subwoofer being so quiet

[@modders_garage]

I have the same question. Actually mine just stopped working all together and it was working previously fine

[@mosebillingsleyjr6419]

What size the cd player is

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

The radio is a standard double din size, screen size is a 7".

[@josephgonzalez8887]

What size is the screen ?

[@shombrehodge-cr3ep]

Your direction on how to install you were talking to fast not a good video to learn from

[@user-ez3jg4qz1e]

What happens if you don't have the adapter plug from the stereo to is there any way to plug in the stereo to the truck so it still works without the power adapter