Stock radio programmed to VIN ?

viven44 · Sep 24, 2024

I'm trying to find a stock used radio on eBay for my 2002 GMC Yukon

Per this video it looks like I will need to call a number and obtain a code... which is fine..

But is the radio programmed to the VIN? In which case my eBay radio may not work, unless I can get it reprogrammed.

Any advice on this is appreciated.

mattbta · Sep 27, 2024

Yes, they are tied to the VIN. You'd need a tech 2 (or clone/VCX Nano) to do it yourself. Or you can send it out or call a local dealer and see what it might cost.

OR VietVet · Sep 27, 2024

When I replaced mine on my 05 Tahoe, the seller at ebay asked for my VIN and set it up ahead of time. I installed and it played right then.

Doubeleive · Sep 27, 2024

viven44 said:
I'm trying to find a stock used radio on eBay for my 2002 GMC Yukon

Per this video it looks like I will need to call a number and obtain a code... which is fine..

But is the radio programmed to the VIN? In which case my eBay radio may not work, unless I can get it reprogrammed.

Any advice on this is appreciated.

it can be done with a code on the gmt800's does not have to be specifically vin learned. essentially using the code does that
any gm dealer worth there salt can do it in a couple minutes in the service drive for free
just tell them you changed the battery and the radio came up as "locked"
if they say they are going charge you for it then tell them to kick rocks and find another dealer they don't want your business......

viven44 · Sep 27, 2024

I found a few videos with a link to call the dealer helpline to crack the code. That answers it! Thanks much.

tom3 · Sep 27, 2024

Don't know about an 02 but on our 01 the radio was not coded new, had to add a code. Used it for a couple years before I did. Wrote it down in the back of the owner's manual.

viven44 · Oct 2, 2024

Update:

Called dealer and found original radio part number: 15071234

Found same exact part number on eBay in tested and working condition. Was flawless. Definitely picked the best one even if it cost double the other ones... passed on all the ones with missing buttons

Plugged in and worked without needing codes. Not sure if this radio was re-programmed to work without codes.

viven44 · Oct 2, 2024

Now i'm off to finding a stock dash bezel. looks like no remanufactured options for stock non-double DIN

OR VietVet · Oct 2, 2024

viven44 said:
Now i'm off to finding a stock dash bezel. looks like no remanufactured options for stock non-double DIN

Post the last 8 digits of your VIN and maybe @915_Tahoe can help.

viven44 · Oct 2, 2024

That would be great... it is 2R298481

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