97 Suburban Radio Replacement

[waycooljr32]

I tried looking but didn't see any direct threads concerning this. I want to replace the factory head unit in my Burb, is there any concern or anything I need to do regarding the Anti Theft/Security on the truck? Not sure if the head unit is tied to it somehow or if it will cause any issues? TIA.

 

[MrPink]

I don't believe they are like the newer trucks where the radio has to be programmed.

 

[Macs Garage]

Contact Crutchfield.com they can help with what will work and provide a wiring kit. I have bought a few stereos and speakers from them. Good prices and excellent customer service.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

If the factory radio/cassette player has the Theftlock function activated, there's a little orange LED that will light up on the face of the unit. Upper LH corner I think? If that light isn't on when the truck is running you should be okay.
There by the volume knob, the little dot at 2 o'clock, is the LED light that signifies the Theftlock function is activated.

 

[Ehall8702]

Stereo has no bearing on these older trucks. Only odd thing u could run into is if you are replacing a factory radio with another factory unit, sometimes they get theft locked and u need to try and contact him with OG vin radio came out of and they could give you an unlock code , but prolly cost as much as a decent aftermarket radio.

 

[mattillac]

.....regarding the Anti Theft/Security on the truck? Not sure if the head unit is tied to it somehow......

If I am not mistaken, the OP seems concerned about the trucks security and not the radios security.

Sure someone will correct me if I am wrong but the security (passlock) for these trucks was for 1998 and later models (1997 shouldn't have it).

From what I recall, a 1998 and later gmt400 equipped with security should start and run fine without a radio in place.

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Below is a link with a bit of info on the theftlock radio codes, not sure the phone number is still active though.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10141381-9999.pdf

Best of luck.