How to add steering wheel radio controls to your Silverado Sierra Tahoe Yukon
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
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This is how I added steering wheel radio controls to my 2009 Silverado. This will work on 2007 - 2013 Silverado Sierra Tahoe and Yukon. It is not hard if you take your time. I have listed the part numbers below. So much better with volume control on the steering wheel(How lazy, Right?!) If you have questions post them in the comments. Thanks for watching.....
Part numbers and links to purchase
Harness GM Part # 25776048 goo.gl/ufmZHb
Volume Control Switch GM Part # 25851951 goo.gl/irzmTh
Airbag retainer clips GM Part # 88988974 goo.gl/KkE1oC
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Great video. I was able to get a whole wheel out of a Sierra at my local junkyard for $35. Ended up swapping over everything I needed to my wheel. Then I was able to still sell the other wheel to a coworker and actually made money on it! Surprised GM didn't just put these in on all the trucks considering how cheap it is.
Thank you. Glad you made money on the deal. Can't beat that!
@@TWAMotorsports I know right? I also went back today and got the DIC controls out of the same truck with the trim for $5! A lot of things on these trucks are just plug and play.
Yeah I made a video on that too
@TWA Motorsports For safety reasons, I do NOT take it for granted that I stumbled across this video... You actually might be saving lives, sir lol. Thank you for posting this! Things got a little confusing once you started talking about the harness, but will re-watch a few times once I actually get the part (AND the ride lol) & hopefully it will all come together.
It may be easier to buy a wheel with the buttons. Then it will be plug and play
@@TWAMotorsports Where do I plug in the new harness? Is all the wiring into the dash/radio already there?
Do steering wheels with factory buttons installed also have the needed harness?
Thanks for your help!
Plug is there. I show all the parts needed
@@TWAMotorsports Cool, thank you.
You're welcome
Just did this on my 08.
Note to others you can just flip the airbag up on top of the column so you don't risk snapping the clips.
Sharp OLFA knife and tin snips work mint so you don't make a giant mess
Great Advice!!
Just finished this mod today... nice being able to control the radio now..thanks for the knowledge share not really hard but time consuming cutting the access for the switch.. also did the Driver information Center mod in your other video which was super easy.. thanks again and keep on sharing..
Shrek Fingers thank you. glad you like it!
Hey, I want to thank you for your video. I ended up buying a whole new steering wheel on eBay cost me 45 bucks. So I didn’t have to do any cutting. I just replaced all the inners. My stock doing well. It was any better shape my truck is a 2010 has38,000 miles thanks man appreciate it best on this. Explain it well.
Very nice. Steering wheels are the better option
Wow thanks a million! I bought my GMC Sierra new in 2008 and was always sorry I didn’t get some of the upgrades, especially this one, I looked into it some but it always involved a new steering wheel, stumbled across your video the other day when I was installing my new remote start, immediately ordered the parts you gave the links for and did it today, very simple and works perfect, thank you! Also ordered the DIC upgrade it’s on its way. Not sure if you could help with this but when I search for performance upgrades for the 5.3 I get so many versions and peoples opinions I am lost, I’m not a huge truck guy as far as all the super tuning and stuff, my truck is for hunting and camping almost exclusively, only have 56k on it haha I just want a little more horsepower and better mileage if possible, you seem like a straight shooter and honest so thought I would ask your opinion if you get time, either way, thanks for posting this vide!
Pronghorn String Jig thanks for the comments. I would start with a good air intake and then maybe a tune would help the most for decent price.
Where are the part numbers shown / linked on here?
Great video, I went to the Pick your parts and pulled these off a wrecked silverado, it cost me 12 bucks for the harness, the part that was cut, and the steering wheel remote. Brand new is great, but I'm on a budget, and even Ebay is expensive as heck.
Awesome job!
I know it’s an old post but instead of installing new controls/wiring harness, I installed a new wheel with controls/harness built in. Took 15 minutes to install and worked perfectly. Thanks fir the video.
Thank you. That is a way faster option
@@TWAMotorsports I have 2019 GMC Sierra, my steering wheel has nothing on it not even cruise which I’m told I can’t add. Can I get a steering wheel with radio controls for this truck?
No
Hey Travis, would this work on a 2011 traverse since the steering wheel is the same?
Possibly but not sure
Would have been nice too see the harness being removed and what the new harness looked like and how the two harnesses tied together. That way people would know if the harness they had matched up to the one you had.
Sorry thought I show that.
Actually very easy the harness is kind of in the steering wheel area just install slowly take ur time 👍
What harness? What part number or actual name is the harness called? Do I purchase a new harness?
Link in video description
So the steering column is already pre-wired? And I need to get a harness from the bottom of the steering column to the radio? Or if I get a used steering wheel that should have the harness and it will plug into the steering column. Then I just have to worry about the other end.
A+ everything worked out perfectly! Thanks! Note: I️ removed the airbag to access the hub, but I️ left the wires connected and draping the assembly over the top of the steering wheel hub, did not need to remove it.
+MacGruber14 glad it all workes for you! Be careful that the wires dont run and short out though.
I wish I would have read this comment before I did mine I broke the clip on the air bag and now have the service air bag light on so now I have to buy a new clip and after doing the work there is no reason to completely remove the air bag
The parts are still available and work great. Just installed everything today with no issues.
Its a nice upgrade
Thanks for the vid! Swapped in controls on my RCSB NNBS and its great! When I did mine I left the airbag connected (battery unhooked of course) and just sat it on top of the column.
Nice
Just watched your video. It was really informative and made me ready to try installing controls on my truck. I have an 2010 extended cab. My question is all the dealerships I talked to said you had to reprogram the computer. Did you have to reprogram your computer?
No programming is necessary
Thank you! just installed SW control on my 2017 Chevy Express and it worked great. Took a little time to Whittle the plastic , but totally worth it .
Nice. Glad this video could help.
Bro you have videos for everything and every GM.. 😂 great video.
Thank you. I have done a few.
Thanks for the video, and especially the last part about the clip, I lost one, but then I found it. I am glad I found it. The link you have for the clips are out of stock.
Thank you. Glad I could help
Piece of cake. Thanks man!
Hopefully it helped
Did the lights already work on the steering wheel? I upgraded my steering wheel from the basic WT with all the buttons working, but the illumination does not *illuminate
Mine all worked
Nice work... you added steering wheel controls but not the DIC buttons?! Get on that! SO worth it, and it takes like 5 minutes.
Jeremy Specce actually I did. Same day even. Video on how to for it as well.
Oh good!
what are the DIC buttons?
Tim Lockett They are by the headlight control, they allow you to access a whole bunch of good stuff that is built into the truck but not available without them. First and foremost is the Tire Pressure Monitor System. You can see the tire pressure of each tire right on the dashboard. You change all kind of lighting and lock settings, you can see engine hours, trans temp, timers, fuel consumption, and reset your oil change light. A bunch of other little things that are very handy when you need them. I did when my truck was very new so i don't recall exactly.
Good video with plenty of info! I wasn't comfortable cutting, so I bought a cheap used steering wheel to cannibalize.
That's a good idea.
Great video. I just finished, cut was a little difficult. I made the hole a little to big, but no one will notice. Also, I just laid the air bag over the top of the steering column if you are not comfortable unplugging it. All controls work great, but Onstar calling will not work but will terminate a call ok, just want start a call. I ordered parts from the link and they were great. 2005 Silverado is what I have.
Awesome. Glad you got it completed
@@TWAMotorsports Does the OnStar not work to initiate a call?
@@timhudgins3257 no idea. Never used that.
@@TWAMotorsports do u remember the tool did u use to trim the steering wheel ?
Dremel
Great video but i must have messed something up on my truck. I have an 07 silverado new body and bought an 08 wheel off ebay with the volumn buttons already on. Plugged erything back in and my truck wouldnt start... Somehow the BCM got messed up. $700 later im back to the old wheel and no volumn controls lol
Yeah that isn't normal
Thanks for the video. Just installed this on my 07 Sierra and its work perfectly.
Bluebird 1980 glad it works. How lazy are we to need this :)
Thank you I was looking around to see if it worked on a 07
@@richardtorres1624 On an 07 (new body style), sorry should have made it a little more clearer.
@@Bluebird-qd2rx it’s fine I kinda guessed you were talking about the new body style and is it part number 25851951 for the volume controls?
@@richardtorres1624 Yes, that is the correct part number. You just have to be very careful when cutting the opening for the volume controls. I found it easier to use a very sharp utility knife. Cut a little and test fit a lot.
This was exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the information.
Glad I could help
When I click on the link for the harness it says it does not fit my truck.... 2013 2500hd wt standard cab long bed 4x4. Is it only for lt, ltz models?
Never had that problem
Did you need to order the harness for the right side or was it already in there?
I had to order harness that plugs into radio buttons on steering wheel
Very nice and helpful video I was looking for this video for long time thank you
Thank you
Thanks so much for this! I bought the parts but before I go through the trouble- my GMC Sierra does not have cruise control buttons. I’ve installed an after market radio and option to steering wheel controls is plugged into the back of the unit. I was hoping to install this as shown and run the wire to it. Would this be compatible? Would Bluetooth work if running the cable is not an option? Please let me know
Mike Moussa if your truck does not have cruise it will not work. I stated this in the video.
Awesome, thanks for sharing this video. I have a 2009 Silverado as well and I want to install these controls. All I need now is the harness.
The Blade Runner hope this helps you
Hi, great video. I have a Chevy Captiva 2012 with audio and cruise, but the switches do not light up. I’ve removed the wheel and the clips only have 2 wires each. It looks like the harness in your video has more than 2. Would the harness in your comments add lights to the switches? They look identical, I think Chevy just don’t put power to the lights in the Captiva! Thanks for any help. Pete.
Pete Lazenby it might but I am not 100% sure.
TWA Motorsports ok thanks. I’m going to give it a go. I’ll let you know if it works!
Thanks for the info, got mine installed today with ease!
Sweet. Hope this helped.
I have a 2018 Silverado without radio controls on steering wheel I've ask every chevy dealership in my area and they say GM doesn't offer the controls for my vehicle. Can't find the part for the harness
Can't do it on those years.
Thanks just saw your video worded I would have seen it sooner. I have been suffering for over a year without my steering wheel controls. I wished you would have showed where it connected but I guess it is self explanatory when u get started
Sorry for not showing more detail.
I'm wanting to do this on my own I'm Silverado I have an aftermarket stereo and was wanting to know if the wiring harness has to be programmed after you put the new wiring harness in or will it just plug and play and work right away
Aftermarket radios will require a SWC module just like it would if you were installing in a truck that already had steering wheel controls
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH. ILL BE ADDING A NEW STERIO AND THIS COTROLS TO MY 2010 2500HD PRONTO.
You're welcome. Its funny how handy they really are lol
@@TWAMotorsports Yes I have an 08 1500 LTZ AND THAT ONE HAS IT. BUT MY 2010 2500HD DOES NOT AND I'VE ALWONDER ON HOW TO ADD IT. THIS VIDEO HELPS ALOT. THANKS BROTHER.
@@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el you're welcome
This is awesome can’t wait to try it on my Express Van
Hopefully it works on that
Just did the mod thanks for making it easy 👍
t k glad it helped
Do they have these with lights i have them in my truck sucks in the night you cant see them very good
They do have lights. Maybe 1 of your bulbs are out.
I think I'm at the end of the comments. Still didn't find the harness part numbers. 😕
Great video! I know you said you don't know the part number for the back of the steering wheel because you cut yours, but would you happen to know what it's called at least? I tried searching for "steering wheel backing" "steering wheel back" and "steering wheel back plate" and haven't come up with anything.
I don't think they sell it separately
Great video! I’d love to do this to my 18’ so I’m lookin for my parts now.
Phil Vatsvog this will not work on a 2018
TWA Motorsports Even with updated parts for my generation/model year? I have cruise control just like yours for your year.
Watching your video. Thanks. Is the wiring harness already in the steering column for the way to go controls? I didn’t quite get that. Appreciate it if you see this appreciate you getting back to me. Try to do an upgrade to my GMC. What did you do with the bottom, I guess the things already wired that should take care of everything. Curious a little speaker on the headliner since you didn’t have Bluetooth what’s your speaker in there? Was it wired?
It does add Bluetooth. The plug is there but you need the harness I listed in the video description
Can this be added to a 2011 gmc 2500 HD diesel it has the cruise but not audio controls
Yes
So the after market harness plugs into the factory harness on the column. And if you already have cruise control you don't need to get it programmed?
austin the plug that goes to cruise now is unplugged and replaced with new harness that has both cruise and steering wheel controls.
So if the steering wheel has cruise control all u do is add the harness and audio controls and that's it? No programming or adding anything to the stereo? And if I buy a new steering wheel with everything on it would it work same?
@@ROB-uf1ic that is correct
Great video! Very helpful! Thanks!
LightningRaptorII thank you
I want to do this on a 2016 tahoe...if i buy the controller and the harness will it work
Will not work in newer stuff sorry.
I just purchased a 2011 Tahoe and the little knic Knak things that were wrong were an easy fix
Great presentation on adding radio controls OEM style!!!
Would this upgrade be useful for 2013 Chevy Express vans? Looks exactly the same.
Have wanted to do this for years!
It probably will but not sure the part numbers are the same.
Added to my 16 Express van without any problems
@@brianprocyshyn3000 where did the harness plug into on your Express?
@@brianprocyshyn3000 did you have to take to Chevy dealer to do any programming ?
Great video. like you said once you have them in a truck you always need them haha.
so the truck is set up to add the radio controls in already?
Thank you. You do get spoiled with them. If you have cruise control it can be added.
I dont see in the radios beam the conector that goes into the radio ???
so how do you get wires to go from the wheel to the dash without getting it twisted
No wires go from the switches to dash. Already pre wired if you have cruise control
@@TWAMotorsports oh. :/ im looking to wire brand new buttons to the wheek from the dash (a new horn button on a custom wheel) but I dont know hkw to wire it so theres enough slack on the wires to rotate the wheel all the way around
Im confused is the wire for the radio control already in there just tucked away?
Need the harness that goes to the buttons and buttons. Rest plugs in if you have cruise control
How did you route the wire harness did you have to remove the steering wheel
No it unplugs without removing the steering wheel
That was awesome video
Thank you
Hello, if you buy a new steering wheel with the volume controls and have existing cruise control, do you still need to purchase the harness?
Honestly I'm not sure if it comes with the harness. I assume it would but...
TWA Motorsports I’ll try it out. Thanks so much for the video and part numbers though!
@@ricardogamboa896 you're welcome
If I bought another steering which already has radio buttons… Do I just need to plug in that blue harness at the top?
Probably not
I have a 2013 Silverado work truck. I'm not sure if the steering wheel controls will work do you know?
If it has cruise control on the left side it should.
Hey Man, great video. Couple questions for you though. Was the wire harness already in the steering wheel? If it was not, how did you run that wiring harness? If you had to run it, does it just plug into the back of the radio? Thanks for your help!
+carlsenga you order the harness listed in description then simple unplug the old and plug in the new.
I'm confused. So there is a harness already in the steering wheel? And the harness is just a extension to go to the "New" audio controls module? I currently do not have audio controls on my truck.
+carlsenga there is a harness that goes to cruise control. You unplug that harness and replace with the one listed in description that had cruise and audio.
I want to put a steering wheel control on a old classic car a 1980s Caprice Classic to be exact how would you go about doing that ?
Che Rebelde unfortunately this is all factory parts. Since those cars didn't have that option it would be a huge undertaking
TWA Motorsports yeas it is a project but thanks anyways lol
can you replace those caps on both side of airbag horn that always peel
You can
I clicked the link for the harness. It shows it works for 2009-2013. I know the 07 and 08 are the same styles, but will it still work?
I believe the only difference is that 09 up has a bluetooth button which your truck would not be equipped with. I'm not 100% it will work on 07-08 as I have not tried it.
How far do you have to go into your steering column to be able to plug the harness in? Or does the radio controls have to be ran all of the way from the steering wheel to the radio? Or is it already preran at some point?
If you have factory cruise you unplug one harness and plug in the new one. It's all prewired.
TWA Motorsports SWEET!!! Thank you!
TWA Motorsports thank you!
You're welcome
Great video, thanks!!
Thank you
If I ordered a steering wheel with radio controls and the heating steering wheel control would the heated steering wheel control button work?
Don't know about heated
Was the wiring harness for the controls already built into the steering wheel? I see the harness for the cruise control, but never saw you hook up the wiring for the radio controls ? :S
Ok I understand, the harness part number is in the description.. you should have shown you hooking in the harness and running around through the harness clips, and then plugging it into the module.. I thought it was just magic that it ended up working for you lol
Sorry. Didn't notice I didn't show that
Great Video. I have an after marker radio. Its a Pioneer 6000Nex. Do you think the radio controls will work? or Will I need to change the wire Harness?
Charlie Marts yes aftermarket radio will work but you will need a controller for the harness. I use Pac harness with built in swc
Did you have to run a control cable from the radio or was it there and just no remote on the steering wheel
Should be there
Very helpful video
RICHIE RICH thank you
Do you know what's needed for the bluetooth to work? I have OnStar built I to my 2009 GMC
I don't think that is option you can add. Bluetooth until 14 was online for phone calls and did not support audio playback.
Thanks for making this video. I have a basic LS truck with cruise. will this work for mine as well?
Ryan White it sure will.
ok, what i'm thinking of doing is getting a new steering wheel for an LT with leather and both controls.. So I would just need the Harness at that point correct? Thanks for replying!
Ryan White it should come with it but if not you would need a harness. that would be easier than cutting the one you have
Thanks for the video... I’ve hooked everything up and my horn blows nonstop now; I’ve removed and installed the airbag 5 times now, each time trying to finagle the audio controls to make sure it wasn’t pushing back on anything. At first I thought it was the alarm going off.. but When I unhook the pink horn connector steering wheel, no horn. So I’m thinking either the harness is bad or I don’t have it back together correctly... anything you can think of? Thanks in advance.
+jtoth01 not sure. All connection are one way so it's not hooked up incorrectly. Could be bad harness or you pinched a wire tightening it all up. Check all the wires for bare spots.
Took it all apart, checked wiring, ended up putting the original harness back in without audio controls at all and still the horn continues. If you can think of anything else, let me know. Thanks.
All fixed. In case anyone else has the same annoying issue... it was a complete oversight by me: the contact bar at the bottom needs to be “tucked” into the groves of the plastic piece.... if it is not the plastic forces the bar to be in constant contact with the horn contacts on the back of the airbag cage... thanks again for the video.
Thx. For the video, did you have any issue with the controls not lighting up?
No. They lit up
If my car wheel has no airbags and no steering controls on board right now, what do I need to do to get Steering Wheel controls working? Please guide.
Question: I have a 2010 Gmc Sierra & I don’t have the steering wheel controls but if I do this swap am I able to answer phone calls & is there a speaker somewhere in the truck that even if the truck wasn’t equipped with the stereo controls someone would still hear me if they called?
No it doesn't add phone control
Are all trucks pre wired? Like work truck models? It does have cruise
If it has cruise control then yes.
If I were to just buy a brand new steering wheel with all the buttons on it will it be plug and play? 🤔
Yes. May need the harness if it doesn't come with it
Excelente video bro, pregunta... Dónde conecto el arnés?
Well this work on a 07 Chevy the interior of my truck looks identical to yours
jake evans if you have cruise on the steering wheel yes.
I'm thinking about adding this on my 2013 2500. I'm also thinking about a heated steering wheel upgrade. You know how hard it would be to do this at the same time? Thanks for the help.
You can buy a heated wheel at the same time but it would need a different harness. It would also require a trip to the dealer for bcm to be reflashed. Not quite as easy but can be done.
@@TWAMotorsports any idea what is involed to add cruise control to a 2011 2500hd duramax that didnt come with it from the factory?
Should be the same
I have 2008 gmc Savanna dose not equipped with cruise control, can I do the same thing u done to add radio controllers but for the cruise control or it need more parts ?
No. I said in the video if you don't have cruise control it will not work
So I just got an 2011 Silverado has a 4.3 v6 it has no cruise control on the steering do you think if I got a complete steering with all the control would it plug and play ? Thanks
No
Will this work on a 2008 Silverado 1500
If it has cruise
I have a 2009 GMC Sierra work truck edition, if I switch that harness and add the buttons, will it work with no issues?
Like I said in the video if it has cruise control it should work
folowed instructions, no radio controls working [ i do have cruise]. it does have aftermarket radio but stereo shop says there is no signal to controls. i have seen other forums that say need clock spring or new wheel that has controls, thoughts?
if it is a 2007 to 13 make sure the wiring harness is plugged in correctly.
Thanks TWS, unplugged and reconnected, works as it should!
@@ronbates9404 awesome
Do you know what color cables is for the volume control coming out of the radio????, i put a pioneer double din but the installer cut off my oem harness i don’t have no idea why he did that for
Hugo Hernandez mine was blue on after market radio I think. Each radio is different though.
Ok because im did everything and i saw that he cut my original radio wires
The only 2 cables left was a yellow and a green cable and so everything came out working good thank very good video
You never showed how you got the hardness connected or where to conected
You unplug the old harness that doesn't have plugs for radio controls and plug new one in the same place.
Thanks for the reply very helpful video
@@TWAMotorsports Unplugged from the radio? Or somewhere else(thank you for this video)
@@g0dfath3r71 no in the steering wheel
Does that contain the Bluetooth connect or no?
No it does not.
would a steering wheel from a junk yard that already has everything work?
+certified30 yes as long as your truck came with cruise control
Yes ,but the leather might be crack up
Gotta buy the whole column where I am.
Ebay has them
The remainder of the harness from the steering wheel to the factory radio is complete? Did you need to remove the radio or register the controls somehow? Or was it "plug and play"?
+MacGruber14 it is plug and play
Could you do this process on a 2010 Camaro? The car currently does not have radio controls on the steering wheel but does have cruise control buttons.
Not an option on those
will you be able to get bluetooth on a nav. factory radio upgrade
Doubtful
Do you know if newer models are the same? I just bought a 2020 Silverado. Miss my steering wheel controls. Found the switch, curious if plug is in the steering wheel too
No they are not
I have a 2021 Chevy Silverado and it didn’t come with any controls at all. Can you add controls for both sides?
You can not
Thank you!!! Just did mine last night. My controls light up except the volume does not. Do the volume buttons not light up?
They should
Volume buttons don't have lights in them. I actually had a customer at my dealership asking about that the other day.
@@KrazyGoodMods mine lit up
How did you get the wire for the controller is it in there like that or no
All parts showed and listed in video description
Do I have to have a certain model of Sierra/ silverado 07-13 like lt ls or does it work on all of them from that style
Has to have cruise control and be 07-13
Thx for the video.
I have Sierra 2500hd 2008 , can I add cruise control ? And how?
Bader A if it does not have cruise this will not work. Factory cruise is not a simple addition.
TWA Motorsports is there alternative safe way to add cruise control?
Bader A aftermarket options
TWA Motorsports would u advise a brand? Or a specific part number that will fit my truck.
@@Bo-Jarrah never installed one so I dont know.
Hello where do I get the radio controls from?
I listed a link in the description of the video 👍
Do the bluetooth controls work?
No because that module was not in those trucks without radio controls on the steering wheels.
@@TWAMotorsports Any idea if that module is part of the radio or can it be added reasonably easily?
@@recrdholdr no it's not an easy add. Bluetooth is only for voice anyway. Doesn't support audio.
What is that other sensor behind the stering wheel. ?
Not sure
Did you say if the pigtail is in the steering wheel hareness, vacant, and ready to be plugged into the switch? Would I only need a switch to perform this , or an updated hareness? Mine is a 2013 police tahoe.
+Len Waske no you need the harness
Don't see part list ? Great video
It's in the description below video👍
@@TWAMotorsports Sorry, but it is not. that area is blank
@@jimbanville that's weird I just check and it was there. Maybe a glitch
TWA Motorsports
Ok. It’s there when I just went to it on my phone. It’s not showing up on my pc though. Weird. Thanks!
@@jimbanville that is weird. Thanks for the heads up.