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Adding Nav To A Nbs '07 Silverado

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I was wondering what is needed besides the unit, to change the standard CD player to a Nav in a NBS sivlerado.

 

Any input would be appreciated.

tobias Senior Enthusiast

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I was wondering what is needed besides the unit, to change the standard CD player to a Nav in a NBS sivlerado.

 

Any input would be appreciated.

 

Depends. Are you looking to go to an after market nav unit or just the factory nav unit out of an NBS?

 

Daddy

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I am looking to put in a Factory unit. I was wondering if there was any other parts needed ie antenna ect.

tobias Senior Enthusiast

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I am looking to put in a Factory unit. I was wondering if there was any other parts needed ie antenna ect.

 

 

mini1 is right unless you want to buy a used one from eBay at which point you should probably check with your local service department to see what else is needed. IMO, I'd go for an after market model considering the money you are going to have to drop on a factory unit anyway. Plus, you'll get better sound out of an after market unit.

 

Let us know what route you go.

 

Daddy

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I believe that the factory nav system ties into the GPS system used by OnStar. There are several aftermarket GPS units - from TomTom to Garmin's Trip Pilot series. I tried a Garmin unit in a rental last week - and it worked well. We got off course several times and it got us back on track quickly. I went online and found that the MSRP on these units ran between 300 and 1000.00 depending on features - I suspect that the rental was a lower end model as it sometimes lost signal when in the city with tall buildings all around. I noticed that one of the specs was sensitivity.

 

Another option would be to opt for the Directions and Connections plan with OnStar. This not only provides you turn by turn directions, but the ability to make reservations and get travel help from the road - it is about $15.00/mo and the directions are loaded into your truck computer and directions come from the radio speakers. You can also contact a real person for help if you get lost - the system also can re-calculate the route if you get off track.

 

It is probably cost prohibitive to buy and install the nav radio in an existing truck - considering it is a 1700 option - I would start wtih the parts department and try to get them to show you the exploded diagram for both the std and nav radio dashboards. That way you can easily see if there are any special cables etc that you might also have to buy.

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You just need to get the OEM parts, and bingo, all plugs in and works. JP Customs has been selling the parts as "kits" for years, and are by far the easiest to do and all brand new:

 

Without rear DVD system:

http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/pr...=359&page=1

 

With rear DVD system:

http://www.jpcustoms.com/store/customer/pr...=359&page=1

 

I know people that have just ordered them from him, and all was done quickly and is as OEM as it gets.

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illeagle New Member

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Anyone know if there is any truth to the fact that you can only add the factory nav unit to a truck equipped with the bose speaker system? I was told that the factory nav unit has no amplifier and you need the bose amp in order to have sound.

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I have a 2007 extended cab (no rear seat DVD) and the 6 disc Bose stereo. Does anybody know if it's possible to install one of the two factory nav head units that would allow a DVD to be played on the head unit screen? I've seen that there is a lockpick module being marketed by coastaletech that allows dvd playback over ride, but I'm not sure if both head units have the capability of dvd playback, or if the one stated for rear seat entertainment can be installed in a truck without the option. Anybody?

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JP Customs is a great toy store. Shop there myself. Last purchase was a Pioneer AVIC D2 Nav system, with all the needed adapters. (face plate, onstar lan data bus interface, steering wheel control interface)

 

There is something to be said for stock, but IMO (and experience) the aftermarket NAV radio's are the class of the field. The GM radio's are over priced, feature starved, and limit what you can and can't do without the vehicle in park. The NAV functions on the AVIC are top notch and most important the audio sound puts the OE head units to shame, both in bose and non-bose systems.

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jdonnelson Enthusiast

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Anyone know if there is any truth to the fact that you can only add the factory nav unit to a truck equipped with the bose speaker system? I was told that the factory nav unit has no amplifier and you need the bose amp in order to have sound.

 

You need a Bose radio (when you bought it) to install a factory Nav system. In addition to that, you need a factory nav antenna, wiring adapter plug, and programming done by the dealer for the radio.

 

Aftermarket is not easy task either. If you plan to keep your Onstar, you need to to pick up a bypass module from PAC. If your aftermarket radio has steering wheel control option, you need another module to do that and they are not cheap.

 

I have been thinking about this since I got my NBS. I wish there was a Non-Bose factory Nav and my decision would be made.

 

Jd

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