Updated: 01/16/2024 • Published: 03/25/2008
Question: Where can I find a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD radio wiring diagram? What are the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD radio wiring harness colors?
If you’re looking to change the radio in your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD or troubleshoot why your car radio stopped working, we’re here to help!
Our comprehensive 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD radio wiring diagram shows you all the radio wire harness colors, car speaker wiring colors and car speaker sizes. Use our 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD head unit pin-out guide to help you with your car radio troubleshooting and installation needs.
In This Guide
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Car Radio Wiring Diagram
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Speaker Wiring Guide
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Speaker Sizes and Location
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Radio Wiring Diagram
This 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD radio wiring chart shows you all the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD radio wire colors and their functions. Utilize this guide to help you with a car radio install or help with a car radio troubleshoot. If you don’t see the car radio wiring information you’re looking for, please feel free to ask your question at the bottom of this page.
| Application | Radio Wire Color |
|---|---|
| Battery Constant Power Wire (12v+) | Red/White |
| Accessory Switched Power Wire (12v+) | Run a wire to the fuse box or ignition switch harness for switched power. |
| Ground Wire | Black |
Use a Wiring Harness  and Dash Kit  for an Easy Install! | |
| Illumination Wire | Yellow |
| Dimmer Wire | N/A |
| Antenna Trigger Wire | White |
| Amplifier Turn-On Wire | White |
| Amplifier Mute Wire | N/A |
| Amplifier Location | Under the rear of the center console. |
| Use an Amp Wiring Harness to Connect Your OEM Amplifier to an aftermarket radio. | |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Speaker Wiring Guide
This 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD speaker wiring chart shows you every speaker wire color and the speaker wire location. Use this 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD speaker wiring guide to help you with a speaker replacement or speaker upgrade. If the car speaker wiring information you’re searching for is not listed, please don’t hesitate to ask for it at the bottom of this page.
| Application | Speaker Wire Color |
|---|---|
| Dash Center Speaker Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Dash Center Speaker Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Upgrade your Center Speakers for awesome sound! | |
| Front Left Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Front Left Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Front Right Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Front Right Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Upgrade your Tweeters for cleaner audio highs! | |
| Front Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Tan |
| Front Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Gray |
| Front Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Light Green |
| Front Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Dark Green |
| Use a Speaker Wire Harness for Easy Speaker Wiring! | |
| Rear Left Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Rear Left Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Rear Right Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Rear Right Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Upgrade your Tweeters for cleaner audio highs! | |
| Rear Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Brown |
| Rear Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Yellow |
| Rear Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Dark Blue |
| Rear Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Light Blue |
| Upgrade your Subwoofer for deeper and cleaner bass! | |
| Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) | Dark Blue/White |
| Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) | Light Green/Black |
| Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) | Dark Green |
| Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) | Light Blue/Black |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Speaker Sizes and Location
This 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD speaker size chart shows your speaker measurements and speaker locations. Use this chart to see what speaker fits in your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
| Application | Speaker Size and Location |
|---|---|
| Dash Center Speaker Size | N/A |
| Dash Center Speaker Depth | N/A |
| Dash Center Speaker Location | N/A |
| Upgrade your Center Speakers for awesome sound! | |
| Front Tweeter Size | 1″ Tweeters |
| Front Tweeter Depth | N/A |
| Front Tweeter Location | N/A |
| Upgrade your Tweeters for cleaner audio highs! | |
| Front Speaker Size (2-Door) | 6.5″ Speakers |
| Front Speaker Depth (2-Door, Extended Cab Bose) | 4″ Depth |
| Front Speaker Depth (4-Door, Extended Cab) | 5″ Depth |
| Front Speaker Location | Front Doors |
| Use a Speaker Wire Harness for Easy Speaker Wiring! | |
| Rear Tweeter Size | N/A |
| Rear Tweeter Depth | N/A |
| Rear Tweeter Location | N/A |
| Use a Speaker Wire Harness for Easy Speaker Wiring! | |
| Rear Speakers Size (2-Door) | 4″ x 6″ Speakers |
| Rear Speakers Size (4-Door) | 6.5″ Speakers |
| Rear Speaker Depth | 5″ Depth |
| Rear Speaker Depth (Extended Cab Bose) | 2.5″ Depth |
| Rear Speaker Location (2-Door, Extended Cab) | Rear Panels |
| Rear Speaker Location (4-Door) | Rear Doors |
| Upgrade your Subwoofer for deeper and cleaner bass! | |
| Subwoofer Size | N/A |
| Subwoofer Depth | N/A |
| Subwoofer Location | N/A |
Questions and Answers
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6 thoughts on “2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Car Stereo Wiring Diagram”
ModifiedLife
March 28, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Mark, run a primary wire to the steering column and use the orange wire in the ignition switch harness for your accessory power source. hope this helps. Good luck with your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado stereo installation.
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kevin
March 26, 2011 at 10:20 am
I hooked up a new aftermarket radio.Now i can’t start my truck. It turns over & tries to start but, immediately shuts off. Any answers?
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mark
March 22, 2011 at 9:12 pm
2003 Chevy 2500 diesel. Where on the fuse box should I wire the 12v switched?
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mark fritzke
January 8, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Do you know if there is an amplifier on my 2003 chevy 2500 diesel, I am not getting sound out of the rear doors, I have sound coming out of the head unit and that seems to be working just fine.
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ModifiedLife
May 5, 2008 at 2:57 am
Henry, ask and you shall receive: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
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Henry Jones
May 4, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Need speaker wiring diagram for 2003 silverado 1500Hd
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