OEM radio - paint flaking

[mxmike25]

'05 Tahoe, has satellite radio, 6 disc, but no NAV. The paint is flaked off the knobs, and I've searched all the forums on here. Sorry if I'm overlooking them, but I want to order an OEM replacement. I can't find the part number (GM parts direct, google, etc..).

Any ideas/help?

 

[clkelley]

You want to replace the head unit or just the flaked buttons/knobs?

 

[mxmike25]

Hmmm, good question. There's a bunch of knobs that need replacing, but I'll start with that. If it doesn't work, then I'll try replacing the entire head unit.

Ideas?

 

[tonymac617]

OEM numbers should be on the back of the radio. Pull the unit and write down the numbers and check online.

 

[mxmike25]

OEM numbers should be on the back of the radio. Pull the unit and write down the numbers and check online.

I know, I know Chowd... I guess I'll have to crack the dash. I'll be in bean town next month, hope the weather is good.

 

[clkelley]

If it needs a lot of work, I'm not sure if I wouldn't go ahead and replace it. If it has enough age on it to have that much wear showing on the front, it may pay to get an updated unit.

 

[gibsonsynthetics]

I know 7 years does not sound like a lot, but there have been some serious advances in all electronics, head units included in that time... Even though that is a satellite unit, anything of quality that you buy today will be superior to that head unit. I would recommend replacing it as well.