What Size Door Speakers Are In A 2000 Chevy Silverado

1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra extended cab

Upgrading the stereo system in your Silverado or Sierra
1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002

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In cursory: This Crutchfield Enquiry Garage commodity gives you lot an overview of your truck's stock stereo system and your aftermarket upgrade options. Use our vehicle selector to find the gear that will fit your Silverado or Sierra.

Overview of the Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Extended Cab

The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra take always been workhorses, and so it'south not exactly a surprise to see a lot of these older trucks out on the road and getting the chore done. They're tougher than cheap beef, parts are easy to discover, and, at this point, any '99-'02 model volition have enough of that "old truck" character.

Old trucks are cool, but old factory stereos are pretty weak. If your pickup is still hauling later on all these years, it's past time for an upgrade. Smartphone compatibility, satellite radio, and Bluetooth® are only a few of the modern features that can make your Silverado or Sierra a much improve place to work and play.

1998 Chevy Silverado

The holdover "Classic" truck shown above has a flatter hood and a more than squared-off olfactory organ. (Crutchfield Research Photo)

Note: The chassis discussed here, known inside GM as the GMT800 and to the rest of the world every bit the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, was introduced in1999. The previous generation, the GMT400, hung around for another yr as the "Classic" model. If you're not sure which '99 version you take, cheque these exterior photos to see which i looks like your truck. The Classic has a flatter hood and a much more squared-off forepart stop.

The mill radio can exist replaced by a broad variety of two" tall single-DIN models. (Crutchfield Research Photograph)

Replacing your factory radio

The '99-'02 Silverado/Sierra twins were equipped with the standard GM corporate AM/FM CD role player, which is slightly taller and shallower than about single-DIN aftermarket stereos.

A vast number of single-DIN (2" tall) and double-DIN (four" alpine) stereos will fit right in, with the help of nuance kits that are designed specifically for your truck. The unmarried-DIN fits into your existing dash, while the double-DIN kit is actually a replacement nuance panel. You'll also need an antenna adapter and a wiring harness adapter that will allow y'all to connect the new radio without having to cutting into the factory wiring.

Detailed stereo and speaker removal instructions

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With step-past-step disassembly instructions and plenty of up-close, detailed photos, our exclusive Crutchfield MasterSheet™ takes the guesswork out of removing the factory stereo and speakers. It's free with your Crutchfield order, or yous can buy i separately for just $9.99.

All of those items are bachelor at a healthy discount with your order, and you'll besides get a complimentary Crutchfield MasterSheet, which contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to install a new stereo and speakers in your truck.

These trucks offered an analog version of OnStar® which is no longer supported, so that won't be an issue when replacing your radio. The column-mounted shifter, withal, might be. A receiver with a flip-out screen probably isn't a proficient idea in this truck because the screen will hitting the gearshift when it opens. To see all the receivers (and other gear) that fit, enter your vehicle info in our OutfitMyCar tool.

Tools needed: Panel tool, 7mm socket, ratchet, and extension

This kit holds a single-DIN radio, only we also have one for double-DIN models. (Crutchfield Research Photo)

Steering bike audio controls

Non all Silverados and Sierras were equipped with steering wheel audio controls, but if yours was, it's relatively easy to retain this convenient characteristic when you install a new stereo. When y'all enter your vehicle data, our database will cull the adapter yous need to make your factory steering wheel controls work with your new receiver — and we'll give you a squeamish discount on information technology, too, when you buy it with your new stereo.

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Replacing your mill speakers

Depending on the model, your truck will accept manufactory speakers in the front doors and the rear doors.

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The front door speakers are easy to reach and replace (Crutchfield Research Photo)

Forepart doors

Stock speakers for the forepart of the Silverado/Sierra are six-ane/2", a common size with great aftermarket support. You lot won't take problem finding a speaker to fit any musical taste or budget. You can install a 6-1/ii" or 5-1/iv" speaker using a simple adapter plate for like shooting fish in a barrel installation, and yous tin can also install the slightly larger six-3/4" speaker if y'all're willing to drill some new screw holes.

You'll need wiring harnesses to connect your new speakers. They'll allow y'all to attach the new speakers to the plugs that connect to the GM mill speakers, and they get in easier to reinstall the factory speakers if y'all ever sell your truck. Crutchfield gives you a dainty discount on mounting brackets and speaker wiring harnesses with every speaker gild.

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In trucks equipped with the 6-speaker system, the tweeters are mounted above the forepart door speaker. (Crutchfield Research Photo)

An optional 6-speaker stereo system included tweeters in the front doors. These speakers are besides piece of cake to remove, and offer a handy mounting spot should you desire to add aftermarket units. You'll have to fashion a mounting plate for the new tweeter, or use our universal backstraps (or silicone or hot glue) to secure them in the doors.

Tools needed: Panel tool, 7mm socket, ratchet, and extension

Rear speaker location chevy silverado gmc sierra

The rear doors agree 4"x6" speakers (Crutchfield Enquiry Photo)

Rear doors/side panels

Extended Cab modelsl were available with three or iv doors. Either manner, the speakers are easy to attain and replace, though you lot will demand to drill new holes for the mounting screws.

A lot of GM vehicles use four"x6" speakers, and this truck is no exception. Yous'll find 4"x6" speakers in the rear doors in the 4-door Extended Cab, or in the rear door and side panel of the 3-door version. One time you've removed the body panels to become to these speakers, they're extremely easy to remove, thanks to their clip-in plates.

You take plenty of aftermarket options for upgrading these speakers, including four"x6" plate speakers, besides as three-1/2" or 4" speakers which will fit using inexpensive adapter plates. When you're drilling the new screw holes, make sure y'all know what'southward behind and effectually the drilling surface area, piece of work carefully, and wearable eye protection.

Tools needed: Panel tool, 7mm socket, ratchet, and extension, cordless drill

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Bass in your Silverado or Sierra

You'll find an astonishing number of subwoofer options for every torso way of this pop truck. If you desire bass, you should exist able to find an enclosure that meets your needs.

A custom enclosure is the all-time style to add bass without giving upward valuable interior space. These custom boxes are built to fit in out-of-the-mode places and still allow y'all get the large bass that but x" or 12" subwoofers tin can provide. Just enter your truck's info to encounter what's bachelor.

Make sure you lot feed them enough power to actually let them achieve their total potential. If you demand assistance figuring out the specs involved in pairing them with an amp, read our helpful article about matching amps and subwoofers.

If y'all're looking for a quicker and easier bass solution, a powered subwoofer will give you plenty of low-terminate thump from a compact packet.

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Other options for your Silverado or Sierra

In that location are plenty of other means to improve your truck'due south sound. Here are some of the ways we can help.

Amps

Like near pickup trucks, the Silverado/Sierra has a noisy cabin. If you really want to hear your music without taxing your speakers, add together an amplifier. There are plenty of inexpensive options that will give you the ability to hear your music loud and clear, particularly when paired with some upgraded speakers and some Dynamat in your doors. Mounting options abound, just the best identify for an amp is under the forepart or rear seats.

Navigation

These trucks weren't available with mill navigation, merely you lot can add an aftermarket double-DIN nav receiver with assist from a dash kit. Depending on how yous use your truck, a portable navigation unit could besides be a good solution, because you lot can motility it betwixt vehicles as needed and tuck it into a storage compartment when you're not using it.

Security

Installing a security organization in your truck isn't like shooting fish in a barrel (security systems rarely are), but information technology'south less complicated than it could exist. Our Crutchfield Advisors can help figure out what you demand to get the job done, but nosotros usually recommend taking your auto and new gear to a professional person installer.

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Find the audio gear that fits your motorcar or truck

Visit our Outfit My Car page and enter your vehicle information to see stereos, speakers, subs, and other audio accessories that will work in your vehicle.