Updated: 01/17/2024 • Published: 05/28/2019
Question: Where can I find a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio wiring diagram? What are the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio wiring harness colors?
If you’re looking to change the radio in your 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or troubleshoot why your car radio stopped working, we’re here to help!
Our comprehensive 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio wiring diagram shows you all the radio wire harness colors, car speaker wiring colors and car speaker sizes. Use our 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 head unit pin-out guide to help you with your car radio troubleshooting and installation needs.
In This Guide
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Car Radio Wiring Diagram
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Speaker Wiring Guide
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Speaker Sizes and Location
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Radio Wiring Diagram
This 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio wiring chart shows you all the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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+) | Dark Green |
| Ground Wire | Black |
Use a Wiring Harness  and Dash Kit  for an Easy Install! | |
| Illumination Wire | N/A |
| Dimmer Wire | N/A |
| Antenna Trigger Wire | N/A |
| Amplifier Turn-On Wire | N/A |
| Amplifier Mute Wire | N/A |
| Amplifier Location | N/A |
| Use an Amp Wiring Harness to Connect Your OEM Amplifier to an aftermarket radio. | |
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Speaker Wiring Guide
This 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 speaker wiring chart shows you every speaker wire color and the speaker wire location. Use this 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Speaker Sizes and Location
This 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 speaker size chart shows your speaker measurements and speaker locations. Use this chart to see what speaker fits in your 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Application | Speaker Size and Location |
|---|---|
| Dash Center Speaker Size | N/A |
| Dash Center Speaker Depth | N/A |
| Dash Center Speaker Location | N/A |
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| Front Tweeter Size | 1″ Tweeters |
| Front Tweeter Depth | N/A |
| Front Tweeter Location | N/A |
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| 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 |
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