IOR upgrade

[fernando flower]

What is the next radio upgrade I can do? Looks like my truck came in with factory installed IOR and I want to update it to the next available option without the navigation system. Wireless CarPlay perhaps. Maybe be able to add trailering option in the future? Any help highly appreciated, thank you

[Bikerjon]

Welcome to the forum! Sorry to say upgradng an IOR radiio is extremely difficult if not impossible. Everything in your truck is designed for IOR not IOS or any other radio. I have heard and read about others who have upgraded and they spent alot of money and lost some funtionality form the sound system. You could research this forum for more details or try White Automotive Services.

[silveradosid]

last time i talked to Chris at wams, they are not working on an update

[GETGONE]

Get ready to drop $2K for the upgrade:  https://infotainment.com/shop/interior-accessories/infotainment-radio-upgrades/2019-2022-silverado-sierra-ior-to-iou-gps-navigation-wireless-carplay-auto-upgrade/

[GTPprix]

On 5/19/2023 at 7:19 AM, silveradosid said:

last time i talked to Chris at wams, they are not working on an update

Correct as of this time there is no way to upgrade the IOR to anything that will function as if it were factory so we are not offering anything.

Edited May 26, 2023 by GTPprix

[djcwardog]

I think the OP was in luck as his photos showed Onstar as a menu option in his truck.  The key is whether or not you have Onstar (Option Code UE1) in your truck.  Some IOR trucks indeed also include Onstar.  Read on…

 

Jumping in to update with the info I got yesterday from Infotainment.com.  They are sending me their fog light retrofit kit with a OBD Genie to code it in for me.  However, although my truck has the IOR 7” audio, it does not have the UE1 onstar option code (as I believe the OP’s truck had based on his photos).  So that means that unless your IOR radio shows you Onstar as a choice on your Home Screen - unlike my truck - you cannot simply upgrade up to IOS or IOT.  We also cannot simply swap out the ACM to add SiriusXM.  But, for SXM I found a Vais Technology GSR-GM03 Adapter, sold online by Crutchfield for $289.  

 

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_936GSRGM03/Vais-Technology-GSR-GM03-Adapter.html?omnews=16378805

 

This unit allows you to use a SiriusXM SXV300 tuner and feed it into your USB inputs for the truck.  I’m sure the interface is a bit of a kludge as it will appear in your list of sources as an iPod.  However, I think it’s worth a try considering Crutchfield’s generous 60-day return policy.  Of course, the 7” IOR has plug-in CarPlay so that is a great solution already.  I plan to upgrade the speakers and loop in my AudioControl D-6.1200 DSP amp and a behind-the-seat subwoofer to achieve a respectable sound in this work truck.

 

Chirs White and I have already exchanged notes about putting in a High Country cluster, programmed with extra functions and with HUD support.  I have a used black leather steering wheel coming that will provide me with audio controls once I connect it up using a “Harness Dr.” harness that WAMS recommends.  HUD?  Yes, it seems that folks have retrofitted HUDs into these low trim level “work trucks.”  Last year  I did the same thing to a 2021 Camaro LT1 with the help of WAMS as well.  

 

These retrofits are fun!  

Edited July 14, 2023 by djcwardog

[Rich.Dev]

@fernando flower Have you figured out how to upgrade your infotainment system from IOR to IOK? I have a 2024 Silverado 2500HD with IOR infotainment system and also want to upgrade to IOK so I can add the trailering camera system that includes side blind spot cameras and front camera. From what I can tell GM does not have a IOK radio that can replace the IOR radio, so I’m hoping you have maybe found a solution?

 

[redwngr]

IOK is also not optional on the trims that don't have it standard.

(some years they have optional audio upgrades orderable for some trims)

 

From 2024 2500 Cdn order guide

 

Even with IOK, the trailer camera provisions are still optional, except on ZR2

Edited September 1, 2024 by redwngr

[Amiller0822]

I have  2020 Silverado RST with the IOR infotainment system.  I do have OnStar also and my package includes Navigation thru onstar.  Is it possible to upgrade to the IOU.  

[bryant1tristain]

I have attempted this upgrade. I may revisit it in a couple weeks. I’ve pieced some info together  they maybe can point someone in the right direction. If you have a ior radio you have to have onstar for this to work. A new screen is required, ior and iOS/T radios are not the same. You will need an adapter harness of some sort. I used a speaker break out harness from metra. Some wires move between the two connectors. 2 or 3 wires have to be ran to the onstar module on the driver side of the dash. A new Ivds cable is required. Optional but I ran the wires to the cluster for audio info to display. That is as far as I got with the upgrade. I was able to get the radio to power on and display info in the cluster but was not able to get the screen to come on or the steering wheel controls to work. So I got audio info but couldn’t control the radio any.