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Has anyone installed an aftermarket alarm system on their 2019/2020 Silverado yet? I was looking to have one installed on my new 2020 after the wheels were stolen off of one of the loaners I had during my repeat brake failures on the 19 but, I'm a little leery to have anyone mess with electronics and programming after going through that. What are some good brands out there, or is Viper the best? I don't want something that is obnoxious and going to be triggered all of the time. I'm mainly looking for the tilt sensor, GPS tracking, possibly window break or just a shock sensor, and backup battery. If I get an aftermarket alarm do I lose my stock auto start feature, the ability to lock/unlock the vehicle by the door handle buttons, tailgate drop, horn, stock key fob, etc. With everything being controlled through phones now days I don't see the necessity in having an aftermarket fob but it appears that every alarm system comes with one. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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I have had a aftermarket DS4 Viper alarm installed in my car. I Have all of the bells and whistles installed. It has there Smart start module which works wit gps tracking and the Viper App. I also have the 2 way remote which tells me the cars status. I live in a town house and dont have direct line of sight of my truck. Its piece of mind to have it. I also installed there Bluetooth siren which has shock and tilt built into it. Did not even have to run wires outside. I did not even loose any features that you wrote about.

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11 hours ago, Zelas said:

I have had a aftermarket DS4 Viper alarm installed in my car. I Have all of the bells and whistles installed. It has there Smart start module which works wit gps tracking and the Viper App. I also have the 2 way remote which tells me the cars status. I live in a town house and dont have direct line of sight of my truck. Its piece of mind to have it. I also installed there Bluetooth siren which has shock and tilt built into it. Did not even have to run wires outside. I did not even loose any features that you wrote about.

Thanks for the info. If I'm understanding correctly, the stock fob is still able to be used? I have never had an aftermarket alarm so I apologize for my ignorance on what the aftermarket fob is for lol. Is it mainly just carried to alert you of anyone tampering with the vehicle? Also, are any of the sensors overly sensitive where they have been triggered by a hard rain, thunder, or anything of the sort?

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13 hours ago, Forrest_E said:

Thanks for the info. If I'm understanding correctly, the stock fob is still able to be used? I have never had an aftermarket alarm so I apologize for my ignorance on what the aftermarket fob is for lol. Is it mainly just carried to alert you of anyone tampering with the vehicle? Also, are any of the sensors overly sensitive where they have been triggered by a hard rain, thunder, or anything of the sort?

You can set the shock sensor as sensitive as you want. I only have the tilt sensor set on my truck. The shock is all the way down. I live in Florida and the thunder always goes off.

Snowcamo Senior Enthusiast

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The main two you really need are a glass mic and tilt sensor. That then makes the shock sensor useless as the door pins will trigger if the door opens. Other then those a proximity sensor would be nice[emoji6][emoji106]

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Frankielozano214 Senior Enthusiast

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I got the viper 5906v top of the line alarm installed on my truck since I’ve done all these upgrades, even got the tracker installed I gotta say I’m happy with the alarm way better then the ONSTAR ? 

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I got the viper 5906v top of the line alarm installed on my truck since I’ve done all these upgrades, even got the tracker installed I gotta say I’m happy with the alarm way better then the ONSTAR [emoji23] 
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Aye! Big homie! Almost time for me to decide on mine. Im tryna figure a way to have a plate of steal welded over the computer[emoji848][emoji6][emoji817]

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4 minutes ago, Snowcamo said:

Aye! Big homie! Almost time for me to decide on mine. Im tryna figure a way to have a plate of steal welded over the computeremoji848.pngemoji6.pngemoji817.png

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Yeah I’ve thought about that, one of my people said they want to make a custom lock so you can’t swap it out. As far as alarm I’d go with the 5906v if u want the OLED FOB, but they say all of them are good 

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5 minutes ago, Frankielozano214 said:

Yeah I’ve thought about that, one of my people said they want to make a custom lock so you can’t swap it out. As far as alarm I’d go with the 5906v if u want the OLED FOB, but they say all of them are good 

Right on. If they figure a way to make a lock post it ☝. Yo did you ever get that steering column collar lock deal?

Frankielozano214 Senior Enthusiast

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48 minutes ago, Snowcamo said:

Right on. If they figure a way to make a lock post it ☝. Yo did you ever get that steering column collar lock deal?

Na not yet wife bitchin about how

i done spent my money ? so ima wait alil while so I don’t have to hear her complaining, gotta fix

her Regal before I can buy that 
 

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17 minutes ago, Frankielozano214 said:

Na not yet wife bitchin about how

i done spent my money ? so ima wait alil while so I don’t have to hear her complaining, gotta fix

her Regal before I can buy that 
 

You sure my wife and yours aren't sisters lol. Mines bitchin cause I'm about to drop $400 on a Arrma outcast stunt truck ?. Shes become my finacial advisor LMFAO

Forrest_E Enthusiast

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Thanks for the input guys. I'll definitely be getting the tilt sensor and glass break added for now. I see you guys are in Dallas, is the wheel theft on the Chevy's high there? I'm in Houston and for some reason these guys seem to be targeting Chevy's heavily.

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14 hours ago, Frankielozano214 said:

I got the viper 5906v top of the line alarm installed on my truck since I’ve done all these upgrades, even got the tracker installed I gotta say I’m happy with the alarm way better then the ONSTAR ? 

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Very nice truck! If you don't mind me asking, what does the monthly plan run for on the tracker? I assume less than OnStar but I may be wrong lol

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7 hours ago, Forrest_E said:

Very nice truck! If you don't mind me asking, what does the monthly plan run for on the tracker? I assume less than OnStar but I may be wrong lol

Thanks I’ve been putting quite a bit of $$ in to it, since it is a 2014 Silverado LT but your wouldn’t be able to tell, tracking cost per year is 100$ Basic plan or 130$ for premium plan, or you can pay 300 for 3 years 

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