GM Anti Theft Radio

USRobo · August 22, 2001

My new Avalanche has the GM am/fm CD radio with the Anti-theft feature that must be turned on. I was wondering if anyone actually use this feature and if it is a deterrant for the theft or a hassle. A light next to the volume knob is suppose to blink when the car is turned off but I have never seen one work on any vehicle. There is a procedure you must go through if you ever disconnect the battery to get the radio to work again. Is it worth it?

Zane · August 22, 2001

I have done it to all of our vehicles.

the light only blinks when you enable the code

Also, if you ever forget the code, there is a way to get it unlocked anyway.

LT · August 22, 2001

I have never set mine. I've never had a vehicle broken into either.

illmac77 · August 23, 2001

its real easy to set if you want to just look in your manual i dont think theifs want stock radios but who knows

Kania2k1 · August 23, 2001

I haven't set the code on mine either. I tend to shy away from blinking lights or anything else in the interior. Makes theives think you might have something worth stealing. Once they get inside, and realize it's a stock stereo, they might take something more valuable.Just my .02

scottm · August 23, 2001

We have used the feature in the last 3 vehicles. I wonder if the guy who has our Yukon now would like the code?

gmcjoe · August 23, 2001

I haven't bothered. I look at it like this, if (god forbid) someone takes the Sierra, the last thing I'd be concerned with is the crappy stock stereo system.

Just my $.02

Joe