Adding Steering Column Lock

Red6.2 · October 12, 2023

Would it be possible to add a steering column lock to a 2023 Silverado 1500 that wasn't built with it because of the chip shortage? What parts might be needed if it could be added? Thanks!

SPASierra · October 13, 2023

Anything is possible with the right amount of money, but I don't see a need to add it.

Red6.2 · October 13, 2023

4 minutes ago, SPASierra said:

Anything is possible with the right amount of money, but I don't see a need to add it.

I was just wondering what parts might be needed to add it.

SPASierra · October 13, 2023

2 hours ago, Tyler Davidson said:

I was just wondering what parts might be needed to add it.

This part (plus having the wiring harness plug for it) and the programming done.

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-steering-column-control-module-13543768?c=YT1nbWMmbz1zaWVycmEtMTUwMCZ5PTIwMjMmdD1zbHQmZT02LTJsLXY4LWdhcw%3D%3D

Red6.2 · October 13, 2023

14 minutes ago, SPASierra said:

This part (plus having the wiring harness plug for it) and the programming done.

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-steering-column-control-module-13543768?c=YT1nbWMmbz1zaWVycmEtMTUwMCZ5PTIwMjMmdD1zbHQmZT02LTJsLXY4LWdhcw%3D%3D

Thanks! Where would I find the harness.

SPASierra · October 13, 2023

9 minutes ago, Tyler Davidson said:

Thanks! Where would I find the harness.

I am guessing that you would have to already have it as a part of your current harness. Plugging something into the vehicle, when it has not idea what it is, is probably not a good idea. If there is a plug in/around that area of the steering column, then you may be able to get it working.

Red6.2 · October 13, 2023

10 minutes ago, SPASierra said:

I am guessing that you would have to already have it as a part of your current harness. Plugging something into the vehicle, when it has not idea what it is, is probably not a good idea. If there is a plug in/around that area of the steering column, then you may be able to get it working.

Ok Thanks!

newdude · October 13, 2023

19 hours ago, Tyler Davidson said:

Would it be possible to add a steering column lock to a 2023 Silverado 1500 that wasn't built with it because of the chip shortage? What parts might be needed if it could be added? Thanks!

5 hours ago, Tyler Davidson said:

I was just wondering what parts might be needed to add it.

It can't be done. There is no retrofit path for this.

The column lock module requires programming to the vehicle as would the BCM. GM won't be able to flash these to add the option in, the truck is built as designed per the shortage.

If you really gotta have it, get a Club or trade in on a truck with the electric column lock.

Red6.2 · October 13, 2023

4 hours ago, SPASierra said:

I am guessing that you would have to already have it as a part of your current harness. Plugging something into the vehicle, when it has not idea what it is, is probably not a good idea. If there is a plug in/around that area of the steering column, then you may be able to get it working.

I just looked at the steering column and it appears to have the module and it is plugged in.

Bikerjon · October 13, 2023

So you have the steering column lock after all?

Red6.2 · October 13, 2023

8 minutes ago, Bikerjon said:

So you have the steering column lock after all?

Everything is there for it, but it says on the build sheet it doesn't have it

Bikerjon · October 13, 2023

3 hours ago, newdude said:

It can't be done. There is no retrofit path for this.

The column lock module requires programming to the vehicle as would the BCM. GM won't be able to flash these to add the option in, the truck is built as designed per the shortage.

If you really gotta have it, get a Club or trade in on a truck with the electric column lock.

I don't think we are communicating here. Did you read or pay any attention to what newdude posted on here? Read it again and learn.

Red6.2 · October 13, 2023

1 minute ago, Bikerjon said:

I don't think we are communicating here. Did you read or pay any attention to what newdude posted on here? Read it again and learn.

Didn't see his post. Makes sense though. Only reason I am asking about this is because my dealer said it is possible to retrofit.

newdude · October 14, 2023

4 hours ago, Tyler Davidson said:

Didn't see his post. Makes sense though. Only reason I am asking about this is because my dealer said it is possible to retrofit.

...its not...