GMC sierra 2006

I want to install a stereo with navigation screen. Can someone explain to me what parts I will need to complete the job and have original factory functionality of the steering wheel controls, door chimes, etc?

Edit: The truck does not have onstar, the stereo is the original CD/tape deck.

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start here for your narness for your make and model of vehicle . then go to crutchfield to find your dash kit for your truck :)

Thanks for the response, I plugged in my year and model and was given about 25 different options. I was told by a local store that I needed a kit (mount), a harness, a steering wheel module for the controls, an an onstar radio replacement module. Not sure why, I told them I don't have onstar.

Bottom line is, I am confused about what I actually need to accomplish the job, have factory functionality and not have issues with the computer.

Cartoys (yeah, not impressed) told me that if I don't get the onstar replacement that I the dealer would not be able to read the computer, even said that the codes were stored in the radio.

Hey guy.

Use crutchfield.com

I would not reccomend buying from them but they are great at finding what fits or your car.

Anyways.. all you need is a mounting bracket (a piece of plastic to hold it into your factory dash, easy to install) and a wiring harness. This can be a pain if you are color blind and have zero DIY skills, otherwise for others its a breeze. It makes it so your new unit can plug into your cars factory wiring and work right out of the box.

Any questions?

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Any questions?

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Metra VT-GMRC-01 GM Radio Replacement Adapter is the adapter they recommend for non-Onstar vehicles but I would need something else for the steering wheel controls. Any idea what I should use?

I am not sure, I would contact crutchfield. They offer discounts on all their installation equipment if you order your stereo thru them

Thanks

Nearest I can figure the Axxess GMOS-100 GM harness/adapter is an all in one unit with a steering wheel module built in. If I understand this correctly this will work with my rig as the harness, the ASWC and interface the radio with the trucks computer/electronics.

Am I understanding this correctly? If I use this I don't need the ASWC and the PAC OS2C as cartoys quoted me?

I hate to ask all of these questions, I just don't want to start the install and not have the needed parts let alone fry something.

edit: Just realized teh GMOS-100 is over $200 unless I buy a radio from crutchfield. Guess I may have to keep looking at this before I decide.

It is true almost everything runs through a gm radio

I get my stuff from sonixelectronics.com cheaper then crutchfield with a better selection.
They carry all the stuff you will need.