Updated: 04/05/2023 • Published: 05/05/2008
Whether your an expert Chevy Silverado 1500 mobile electronics installer, Chevy Silverado 1500 fanatic, or a novice Chevy Silverado 1500 enthusiast with a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500, a car stereo wiring diagram can save yourself a lot of time. Automotive wiring in a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 vehicles are becoming increasing more difficult to identify due to the installation of more advanced factory oem electronics.
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2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 Radio Wiring Diagram
| Application | Wire Color |
|---|---|
| Car Radio Constant 12V+ Wire | Red/White |
| Car Radio Switched 12V+ Wire | GMLAN Serial Data |
| Ground Wire | Black |
Use a Wiring Harness  and Dash Kit  for an Easy Install! | |
| Radio Illumination Dimmer Wire | N/A |
| Radio Antenna Trigger Wire | N/A |
| Radio Amplifier Trigger Wire | Pink |
| Use an Amp Wiring Harness to Connect Your OEM Amplifier to an aftermarket radio. | |
| Front Speakers Size | 6 1/2″ Speakers |
| Front Speakers Depth | 4″ |
| Front Speakers Location | Doors |
| Left Front Speaker Wire (+) | Tan |
| Left Front Speaker Wire (-) | Gray |
| Right Front Speaker Wire (+) | Light Green |
| Right Front Speaker Wire (-) | Dark Green |
| Use a Speaker Wire Harness for Easy Speaker Wiring! | |
| Rear Speakers Size | 4″ x 6″ Speakers |
| Rear Speakers Depth | 2 1/2″ |
| Rear Speakers Location | N/A |
| Left Rear Speaker Wire (+) | Brown |
| Left Rear Speaker Wire (-) | Yellow |
| Right Rear Speaker Wire (+) | Dark Blue |
| Right Rear Speaker Wire (-) | Light Blue |
| Use a Steering Wheel Control Adapter to Keep Your Steering Wheel Controls. | |
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27 thoughts on “2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 Car Radio Wiring Diagram”
ModifiedLife
February 13, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Zach, first double check ALL your fuses and make sure ALL your fuses are good. You can do this by using an Automotive Fuse Tester and making sure all of your fuses are not blown. If all of your fuses are in working order, your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado may have a factory amp that needs to be turned on by your after market radio. The car stereo amp trigger wire has to be wired up to turn on your factory amp to output audio from your car speakers. Double check that your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado amplifier turn on wire is connected. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado stereo installation.
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Zach
February 6, 2012 at 11:05 pm
I have a 2003 chevrolet silverado with bose system, I wanted to install a new radio due to engine whine and the driver’s side speakers not working. When I replaced the radio with an alpine radio I still have no sound in those speakers. Any ideas?
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ModifiedLife
January 6, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Tina, first double check ALL your fuses and make sure ALL your fuses are good. You can do this by using an Automotive Fuse Tester and making sure all of your fuses are not blown. If all of your fuses are good, your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado may have a factory amp that needs to be turned on by your after market radio. The car radio amplifier trigger wire has to be wired up to turn on your factory amplifier to output sound from your speakers. Double check that your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado amp turn on wire is connected. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado stereo installation.
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tina
January 2, 2012 at 7:51 pm
im installing a sony cd player in an 2003 chevrolet silverado. I went to a local audio shop and got the harness. The only thing is the new radio/cd player doesnt work. I put the factory radio in and it works fine. Does anyone know what i need to do?
Ron
December 31, 2011 at 6:45 pm
i put in a new after market jvc radio in my 2003 chevy silverado when you turn on the truck and the radio was left on when you turn the key it charms really LOUD is there a wire i can cut to turn off ? Thanks
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Justin
October 23, 2011 at 1:35 am
I have an 2003 chevy silverado and i have a sony cd player. my door chimes do not work. i understand that the signal for door chimes is sent through the cd player and the chime is played through the speaker, i was wondering how to by pass this and make the door chimes work without a harness of some kind? anyone?
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ModifiedLife
July 19, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Jaime, run a primary wire from the back of your radio to your steering column and use the orange wire in the ignition switch harness. This orange wire will provide a switched power source for your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stereo. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stereo installation.
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Jaime
July 12, 2011 at 6:57 am
I’m trying to install a powered subwoofer for my 2003 chevy silverado, I’ve already got all the connections made, EXCEPT for the remote turn on, which is supposed to be from the head unit, but there’s none on mine, Please help! Thanks…
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ModifiedLife
December 15, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Art, you will need a steering wheel control adapter to keep your factory steering wheel controls:
Steering Wheel Control Adapter for Sony Radio
If you have never installed car audio before, we advise you to take your car to an experienced mobile audio installer. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 stereo installation.
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art
December 9, 2010 at 4:53 pm
I have a 2003 Chevy truck and I want to put a Sony stereo in it, the truck has controls on steering wheel how will they work on a Sony deck ? do I need another connector for them to work ?
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Justin Mucha
November 10, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I have a 2003 Silverado which is going to receive an in dash DVD. I’ve installed radios all my life and I’m a little bothered that GM is now requiring a $100 wiring harness. I have put a harness on and would really be appreciative if someone knew what I can do to by pass this issue. I have heard it has been done. Thanks for any suggestions. Justin
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ModifiedLife
October 26, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Chris, run a wire to the steering column and use the orange wire in the ignition switch harness for a switched power source. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 stereo installation.
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Chris
October 17, 2010 at 8:48 pm
I have a 2003 Silverado and Im trying to wire in a new radio. What is the best spot on the fuse box to connect the 12v switching power to? Thanks
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ModifiedLife
September 22, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Mike, when splicing in the RCA Line Out Converter, tap the rear speaker wires (at the speaker) to get a full range audio source. If you’ve never installed car audio before, we advise you to take your car to an experienced mobile audio installer. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado SS amplifier installation.
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Mike
September 18, 2010 at 1:48 pm
I have a 2003 Silverado SS with factory bose and I want to hook an amp up with a line out converter what wires do I tap in to on the amp?
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ModifiedLife
July 20, 2010 at 6:33 pm
YBarra25, you will need to fill that space with a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 stereo dash kit. Here is the dash kit you need:
2003 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 Stereo Dash Kit
If you’ve never installed car audio before, we advise you to take your car to an experienced mobile audio installer. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 dash kit install.
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YBARRA25
July 18, 2010 at 6:58 pm
I have a 03 silverado and want to install a new cd player. but the cd player is all one very big piece and when removed leaves a gaping hole . what am i supposed to do about that
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ModifiedLife
August 18, 2009 at 1:31 am
Bruce, your factory amplifier may be faulty or the audio output from your radio is faulty. We suggest you take your car to an experienced audio installer and have them troubleshoot your problem. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Bruce Moorefield
August 9, 2009 at 10:30 am
I have a 2003 Silverado and the front speakers have stopped working. With the fade totally on the front there is only a faint sound. Any ideas on what could be wrong?
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ModifiedLife
February 10, 2009 at 12:02 am
Francisco, if you’re not familiar with installing car radios then our advice is to take your car to an experienced installer. It sounds like your car will need some troubleshooting to figure out what you blew out. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Francisco Rodriguez
February 4, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Hi, I have a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado c1500 series and I am installing a new cd player. I cut the original wires and blew some fuses. Now after reconnecting and replacing the fuses for the radio I am still unable to even get the original radio working. Is there any way I can fix the problem on my own? Should I just take it to a professional? Thank you
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dennis
January 11, 2009 at 6:35 pm
i have a 2003 silverardo an the cd player stoped working so i got a sony rario and wired it up right and when i plug every thing in i have no power can you help me im lost.
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ModifiedLife
January 11, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Rocko, the easiest way to turn off your radio when you can’t do it manually, would be to pull the radio fuse. Look in your fuse box or look in your manual for a fuse box diagram and remove the fuse that provides power to your radio. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Rocko
January 5, 2009 at 2:00 am
I have a chevy 1500 2003 and the stereo stopped working while a cd was in it. The display actually froze up and remains on even when the car is off… How do I turn it off????
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mike
November 5, 2008 at 4:06 pm
How do you remove the panels to replace the speakers?
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ModifiedLife
July 26, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Lisa, we’re glad we could help you with your car radio wiring diagram needs.
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lisa
July 26, 2008 at 12:15 pm
thank you guys so much i have spent hours looking on the web and money for books that have done me no good! but once again thank you for this diagram!
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