2014 - 2018 Silverado Sierra: Dash Swap

A video showing how I swapped my vinyl dash with a leather dash that came from a Denali Truck. Enjoy!

[@univ1776]

Thank you, I have become so familiar with my truck because of you. I can’t thank you enough.

[@philgamboa2906]

Thank you for your support! More videos to come! :)

[@T3CHK1NG54]

Man you really should’ve just got an LTZ or Denali but your truck is right there with them now

[@graycassidy7525]

But what’s the fun in that?

[@jamiemartinez329]

Phil you killed it again great video. But when you says it’s no big deal it’s easy lol. If I took mine apart I’d have to fly you over here to put it back together.

[@philgamboa2906]

It was just a lot of bolts. If you can get over the anxiety, it's not too bad. There are great videos out there for removing the steering wheel. That is probably the hardest part of this all considering you have to remove the airbag. But again, great videos for that.

[@davidevans8826]

You didn’t show the cluster and gauge removal that’s exactly why I came to this video thank you very much

[@philgamboa2906]

David evans I’ve got a Denali cluster upgrade video where I show that.

[@duramaxklem1491]

Great job keep it up!

[@erichernandez8975]

Hey Phil you said easy , if I do that I'm sure I have xtra parts jaja really good job man you do all the stuff I want to do to my truck thank you

[@philgamboa2906]

I did count all the 7mm bolts and didn't end up with any left over. LOL. Always a good thing.

[@grin64]

I just put katskins leather in my 2018 LT. Well worth the labor. Your swap is over the top. Sweet.

[@philgamboa2906]

Appreciate that!

[@DrasticMessurez817]

Can you show a full interior and exterior videos of all the upgrades that have been done? I can imagine how nice it is but I have see all the upgrades in different series I’d like to see the finish product lol

[@skyychaos26]

Super excited the next video with sub box installed, assuming you are going stealthbox. Do you know if it is possible to add factory trailer brake to 2015 ltz without it? Thank for the great content!

[@marcosmontes6491]

Very informative video/s. Thanks for putting all of these together. Did your truck come with the dual climate control or did you switch that as well? I've seen someone doing the switch but not all the controls worked. Wonder if you may have the solution to that issue. Keep up the good work/videos!!!! :)

[@johnnybravo2985]

Your the man Phil 👌👍

[@philgamboa2906]

Thank you sir!

[@tristonreynolds1902]

Hey Phil I have a friend that works in a body shop so I was wondering if instead of a complete seat swap if I could get leather skins to replace my clothe ones in my 16 sierra. The seats are manual adjustment.

[@carlosvalencia3388]

I have a 2018 LT 4 door, i added leather seats from a LTZ they have heating and cooled. The drivers was plug n play the passenger i had to mod a power cable, whats needed to get the heating, and cooled to work, i see behind the radio bezel the plug with wires is there.

[@mikedavis8614]

@Phil Gamboa have you completed this amazing transformation and if so are we getting a video of it? I love the information and knowledge you have and the way you deliver it

[@philgamboa2906]

Will hopefully make one soon :) Thanks for the feedback.

[@craigherrera6766]

Hi Phil I’m planning this dash Change out soon pick up my LTZ dash in a few weeks. In the video you mentioned in the beginning about upgrading your seats etc. do you have a video for that. I purchased a full ltz leather interior about 6 months ago got all the seats in an was able to get main power to them thru the plugs to the electric portion would work, but would like to get everything working, seat memory, heating an cooling. Thanks Craig.

[@glorialabarre3126]

I have a 14 Silverado 1500 LT i was wondering if i can put in the pillar handel for the drivers side without modifying anything, I have the passenger one from factory

[@bradfordamison7928]

How did you pull the steering wheel and shift column?

[@Ls.nando05]

Do you think it possible to put the 16 interior in a 98?? Or at least the radio screen

[@chrisbarnes225]

Do you have to remove the dash to access the two center vents on the dash? I think I have a dead critter in there...

[@nathanielbolden5053]

Will a 07-14 escalade dash and interior fit in my 03 yukon slt?...does anyone know?

[@weirddolphin4736]

I did the dash swap and the air bag light come on, is that something the dealer has to reprogram?

[@kyledewar2117]

Do you have a video to remove the small dash piece above the instrument cluster...somethings rattling in mine

[@davidducharme1761]

Why did he skip half of the dash components removal?

[@hectorgaona6269]

That why I looked at video and re didn’t show NONE of the dash removal 😅 it’s okay big project

[@kulykski123]

Hey Phil, I recently bought a 2015 Sierra without wireless charging. My dad has a 2018 Silverado as his work truck with wireless charging. Is there a way I can take his armrest and install it in my truck? Or would that involve taking apart the entire console which I am not prepared to do.. haha.

[@daneh8434]

I find it easier to remove the entire steering column. It's a total of 6 nuts (4 on cross brace and 2 on column), 3 bolts (2 on column and 1 on intermediate shaft), a couple wiring harness connectors and shift cable and out it comes. There's always more than one way to skin a cat though. Nice reference for everyone Phil.

[@philgamboa2906]

Oh yeah.. For sure! I'll need to look at that method. Since I swapped the wheel before for a heated wheel, I was familiar with that process already. Thanks for the tip!

[@christedder6745]

Phil - excellent video. I am trying to decide to replace my Blend Door Actuator (to fix AC Blowing hot on driver side) myself. (2014 Silverado). I couldn't tell if you could access it with the dash off easier. If I can't access it then I'm guessing I'll have to bit the bullet and take to the dealership. Any advice? or anyone you know that I can ask? I can't find anything on the web. Thanks.

[@lordbuttsmcgee3415]

With this project, how much do you think you'll be spending?

[@solomade1811]

I have a 2016 Chevy LT and I swapped out with High Country Interior door panels Dash center console and seat but I cannot get the driver seat to work at all .what can I do .to run some wires to get it to work

[@funguy7979]

Can a 2016 silverado dash (minus center console, swap into a 2016 suburban? I personality dislike the suburban center console and prefer this style dash in the video but in the suburban...

[@salgguzman05]

How did you initially remove the corner vents

[@user-db1lk2vj5b]

Any way to add cooled seats when i only have heated seats

[@johnpendley8103]

Where did you buy the dash from

[@federicoavalos8811]

Love your videos a lot Phil keep up the good work man! By any chance you would you happen to know if factory happens to do this modification and if so how much it would cost?

[@philgamboa2906]

I don't think so. It takes me about 4-6 hours. So if they are able to source the part # to the specific dash, I would assume it would be an hourly charge.

[@gmcsierra-te5oz]

I need the door trims the front ones steel you don’t know where I can find them

[@yungin1839]

Aye bro I have a work truck single Cab 2014 , You think it’s possible I can convert everything as an LTZ? (screen radio, leather cool/hot seats, speedometer with tire readings , front & rear bumper with sensors etc.) ?. @Phil Gomboa

[@rickygray7767]

Where did you get your LTZ dash, Salvage vehicle?

[@Marc-20246]

Can you tell me where the mobile phone module is located I have a 14 Silverado LT ?

[@DomingoLito]

i would probably end up with extra parts when everything is done..

[@philgamboa2906]

:) or some extra 7mm bolts LOL.

[@justinkeltch7486]

That just means you engineered it better than Chevy 😂

[@davidarmendariz8975]

Hey Phil do you still have the old dash?

[@umarmakdoom437]

Can I swap Silverado HD 2015 to Denali 2018 1500?

[@draperhebert523]

Love the videos wouldn’t mind seeing more of the process. I see many people upgrading instrument clusters from say Chevy to GMC or regular truck to Denali. I have a 2015 2500 HD Denali and would like to upgrade to the new clusters they are using is that something that is possible?

[@philgamboa2906]

This thread should help. www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/190465-denali-cluster-in-slt/?page=43

[@ShaneBabb]

Man, Phil I have been wanting to do this when I noticed that when I got my LT it didn't have the LTZ dash. How much were the panels and dash? Where did you buy it and the seat memory module?

[@philgamboa2906]

I bought the dash as part of a complete interior buy locally.

[@dropdestroy]

how hard would it be to swap to a suv dash?

[@seanroark4466]

Could you give a part number for the leather dashboard

[@jayred487]

Phil got a question if this finds you My 2014 new body the seat memory and the electric pedals both stopped working.. I can hear the clicking under the seat when pressing pedal adjust button And some times memory seats well work if I move door to a certain spot. Any info be very much appreciated Thank in advance

[@philgamboa2906]

Could be something stuck in the track.

[@jayred487]

@@philgamboa2906 thanks I well take a look the seat well move on its own no problem. Just the memory buttons on door won't move it and peddles won't move anymore

[@joshjenkins3815]

Incredible. This is what I want to do, except to a 99 suburban

[@nealmyers2735]

I really enjoy your videos they are very informative. Do you think in hindsight you should have just got the LTZ or high country when you bought your truck? I have a GMC SLE and so far have replaced the cloth seats and have a self dimming rear view mirror, leveling kit the sub woofer and 2 amps (sub fits under back seat - dealer installed) side steps and I think I'm done for now but I have an 8.1 liter 496 big block GMC motor and transmission that is currently in my wifes Yukon. If you or someone with your passion for upgrades wants to make a video of the eventual swap I think it would be fun. I'm not planning on touching the 5.3 until I hit 250,000 miles though and I'm just over 100k now.

[@thomasdaire3330]

Dude is a wild man

[@convincedcustoms9350]

Are u going to make a video on how to make the Denali heated and vented seats work? I have an slt Sierra with heat only and want to add Denali seats that has both. Thanks for any info

[@JAYSEN6.7]

Have you ever thought about having the automatic window switch(windows roll up with one pull of the window button, not just the drivers) would it bee easy?

[@philgamboa2906]

Not easily possible with our trucks. The motors are different, plus custom programming.

[@victorvelazquez681]

I seen on some of your previous videos that your already had that dash on. Great video as always.

[@philgamboa2906]

Thank you sir!

[@ryanjohnston4405]

Why did you cut out removing everything! I’m trying to see the whole process!

[@tazzwright7966]

What's the length and width of dash

[@craigmckee7770]

Have you had any issues with your front dash piece "warping"/ sticking up? Mine is an ltz so came with this setup. But the plastic you had seems to have more brackets to connect to.

[@craigmckee7770]

I would add a pic but wont let me.

[@philgamboa2906]

Nope not at all. I have heard a couple of others that have reported that on the GM-Trucks forums...If you're still under warranty, I would take it in.

[@craigmckee7770]

I did and still same issue. Just don't understand it

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

Phil, do you know if Escalade seats will fit in this model Silverado?

[@philgamboa2906]

I Know You're Right But physically, yes. But electrically, not sure of the requirements.

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

Boy to top it off you should put the Sierra Denali Magnetic Ride Control. Have you done anything to better the ride? My 2018 rides rough

[@philgamboa2906]

I Know You're Right But - Just bilstein 5100s all the way around.

[@roberthill3257]

Did you need to replace the glove box doors to match the new dash?

[@philgamboa2906]

Yes. Also, don't forget to transfer the lock cylinder on the upper glove you can retain the ability to lock it.

[@snooka2484]

I wish this guy was my neighbor. 🍻

[@seanroark4466]

Can you transfer the airbag or would you have to buy a brand new one for the passenger side?

[@philgamboa2906]

You can transfer it. I do have 2 passenger side dash airbags for sale if needed. Contact me at HarnessDR.com

[@jewllake]

oh wow!!!! I thought the padded dash came standard in the 14-18 trucks! My 18 Sierra SLT has the padded dash with the stitching; however, I don't think it is leather though. Leather does not hold up well to heat and will shrink. My guess is that it is some type of vinyl????

[@philgamboa2906]

I guess compared to the LT dash, which has more of a plastic feel, the "leather" dash has a spongy feel to it.

[@dustinmuenchow2874]

I have a 14 Sierra sle that came with the "leather" dash and I have cloth seats

[@johnranieri7247]

Dang your patient.. lol was that cost effective? Where did you find a complete set of leather seats? I've been looking everywhere ??

[@philgamboa2906]

Patience is definitely needed. Especially with my OCD'ness, I like to take my time and think things methodically. LOL. I bought this several months from a local guy that posted on one of the FB Groups.

[@LuisMartinez-hl9wv]

This is awesome! I’ve always wondered if something like this was possible, but I was leaning more towards leather wrapping the cheap hard plastic to make it “softer” looking. Do you have any experience leather wrapping pieces? I’d love to know. Thanks!

[@philgamboa2906]

Luis Martinez - I do not have any experience with wrapping.

[@rudyarredondo2127]

Would you do this for someone else?

[@philgamboa2906]

Rudy Arredondo sure.

[@tom1994420]

Wouldn’t it be easier to remove the complet steering column instead of pulling the wheel and levers ?

[@philgamboa2906]

Not sure. Never had done either before. :). I’ll be doing the same thing only 2021. So we’ll see.

[@osbaldopreciado]

How can I get in contact with you about ordering a harness for DL3 mirrors?

[@philgamboa2906]

Email me at [e-mail] - This is the busiest times of the year so please be patient with me.

[@ericthompson623]

Would like to get some help/parts for a 2017 suburban. Can you help? Email I can start with?

[@jonienglish3231]

Phill - you Going to ADD Push Start ?

[@philgamboa2906]

Don't think that will be possible.

[@SanMario95]

New dash looks like a different color shade?

[@philgamboa2906]

Same black, has a spongier feel to it and stitched. Matches the seats now :)

[@GLifeUTV]

Next time u can pull the column out as an assembly without disassembling it. Alor easier

[@philgamboa2906]

I heard that as well...but at the time of the video, I only knew about remove the wheel :)

[@Ramzi2times]

What year are your door panels & model

[@philgamboa2906]

2016 LT

[@johnpendley8103]

I need a dash do you know anyone has one for sale or anywhere too get a dash

[@joseroman5182]

I was attempting to add part number GM23458495 to my truck and I was told you were selling a wiring harness. Any chance you do sell the wiring and also how could I contact you about getting one? I was looking to hook up a light bar on an oem switch. Thank you for your time.

[@philgamboa2906]

Email me at [e-mail] There is a video by Tinkering Fox who shows how to install this headlight/Off Road Lamp switch. He mentions my name in the video for the harness build. Shoot me an email and will validate things.

[@johnlea1179]

Wow, I know better than to try a project like this. All I'm trying to do is remove the lower middle dash "coin holder", without breaking it, so I can install a compact CB and external SWR meter and wires in the coin holder, then replace it.

[@philgamboa2906]

Yep. That one is easy. Remove the 3 or 4 torx bolts and pull the entire "Ash tray" back.

[@aseeramer9658]

I need more infirmation about the dinali cluster more than the installtion video I have tahoe 2015 LTZ and I want to install denali or tahoe 2016 cluster with big sccren information I am leaving in GCC the speed meter is KM

[@philgamboa2906]

You will want to contact WAMS for that on their site. www.whiteautoandmedia.com

[@TheBigBorkowski]

So i really appreciate your videos cause I have a 2016 lt but......damn at what point should you have just gotten a newer upgraded truck lol

[@philgamboa2906]

Still Fat Fitness - Yeah! Had I known then... lol. But I didn’t. But, I’ve enjoyed all the upgrades, learning about my truck, helping many others trying to mod it... now... if I decide to go 2019+, I’d do it all over again and get a lower trim just to learn if I can mod it.

[@traviswarfield3707]

Hey where did you get the leather interior kit?

[@philgamboa2906]

Marketplace purchase. Bought a complete dash take off locally.

[@traviswarfield3707]

@@philgamboa2906 ok cool thanks man and I have to say your truck makes my ltz look like a wt

[@ScotWalt858]

All good

[@Statiik17]

Where can I buy the leather dash?

[@philgamboa2906]

I am not sure. I bought this as part of a complete interior sale. Maybe check CL, Offer Up, FB.

[@mrnoname4392]

How did you get heated and cooled seats in a LT

[@philgamboa2906]

Mr No name - :) I did the complete seat memory retrofit. It was a very tall order but added all the missing circuits and for the memory module programmed.

[@mrnoname4392]

@@philgamboa2906 Ok, thankyou

[@gonthabeat7671]

I put DS 18 speakers I had to drill the hole bigger and tire them in

[@JonoFlex]

Im going to have to do this to change the evaporator out 😫😫

[@philgamboa2906]

Ugh..sorry man. It's really not that bad. Just a lot of 7mm bolts. Take your time, double/triple check things.

[@BigJoshE84]

now u post this?? lol

[@sergiocamarena1681]

After set the Ltz dash we don’t need reprogram anything

[@philgamboa2906]

Sergio Camarena No. this is just the shell. You can’t swap in electronic components without some programming first.

[@rudyarredondo2127]

How can I get in contact with you?

[@philgamboa2906]

Rudy Arredondo - [e-mail]

[@3DogKnight]

I have a sqeak in my dash that I want to fix but after watching this video I think I'll just buy a new truck.

[@ikg2004]

Chevy needs a name a Silverado trim after you. lol Awesome job bud!

[@painisvergina3693]

You left out the most important part, all the electrical connections and where they go

[@larrygarrett4958]

Needed info to remove all the panels you skipped over...**

[@philgamboa2906]

My apologies. I used other videos for panels.

[@awesomeguy7443]

If only you where in anaheim dam

[@back2basics668]

up badging at its worse, just buy the upgraded truck, your time spent is worth how much???

[@philgamboa2906]

Hard to do after the fact. I buy base model trucks for the sole purposes of seeing what can and can’t be done to them. Allows me to design products that will help others customize their trucks to their desire.

[@jonienglish3231]

Why Does GM make it so hard to Upgrade OPTIONS !!! Should be just Plug and PLAY and all Harness Prewired

[@vincentlopez8406]

What's your email?

[@philgamboa2906]

[e-mail]

[@vincentlopez8406]

@@philgamboa2906 I sent an email

[@tomog8337]

I want to rip my dash off, sticker bomb the hell out of it so the stickers are seamless and cover the entire dash - then put it back on

[@philgamboa2906]

LOL! Yes!

[@Pabloperes675]

Should have just bought an ltz bub.

[@philgamboa2906]

Where is the fun in that? :) When I bought my truck, I didn't realize the vast differences in the trim levels. By then, it was too late. It has been very fun upgrading and making the truck my own.

[@Pabloperes675]

@@philgamboa2906 hell yeah, sometimes the journey is the best part, and customizing it to your taste, gives you a satisfying sense of pride. you pretty much have an ltz now. All you need now, is the extra "Z" on the "LT" badge.

[@philgamboa2906]

@@Pabloperes675 - Or a custom LPG Emblem LOL

[@Pabloperes675]

Phil Gamboa that too lol.

[@moobutt]

Great job, but why? At this point I just buy a different truck 🤦‍♂️

[@philgamboa2906]

Many of the things I have done to this truck was because I didn’t do my due diligence before buying. Essentially, that allowed me to see if it could be done. On certain “upgrades”, I was always told by GM dealerships “it can’t be done”.

[@ryanaustin1970]

Still dont have a answer to the wireless charging harness , so you not want my business?

[@philgamboa2906]

Ryan - My apologies, please note that I get 20-25 PMs daily on various mods. Did you email me? Reach me on GM-Trucks? I just got notification that materials are back in stock and should be getting a shipment today. I have about 70+ orders to fill. So let m know the needs again.

[@philgamboa2906]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@bassguitarislife3419]

2:34 he skipped over the whole reason I was watching 🤦‍♂️

[@chevler6761]

"leather" dash lol

[@joshjenkins3815]

Oh nvm. Its a 2015-2018 dash

[@nathanielbolden5053]

Go with aftermarket speakers like JBL, Bose SUCKS!!!