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Crux CS-GMC2 Wiring Interface Connect a new car stereo and retain steering wheel controls and factory amp in select 2000-2013 GM-made vehicles

Item # 249CSGMC2

The Crux CS-GMC2 interface allows you to install an aftermarket radio in select 2000-2013 General Motors vehicles...

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About the Crux CS-GMC2 Wiring Interface

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Install a new radio and keep your factory features

The Crux CS-GMC2 interface allows you to install an aftermarket radio in select 2000-2013 General Motors vehicles while retaining your warning chimes. The interface works in GM vehicles with or without a factory amplifier. If you're installing a compatible Alpine, Boss, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Dual, Jensen, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony or Soundstream car stereo, you'll retain the use of your steering wheel audio controls.

You'll only be able to retain your steering wheel audio controls with a compatible car stereo made by Alpine, Boss, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Dual, Jensen, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony or Soundstream. No other brands are currently compatible.

Install a new radio and keep your factory features

The Crux CS-GMC2 interface allows you to install an aftermarket radio in select 2000-2013 General Motors vehicles while retaining your warning chimes. The interface works in GM vehicles with or without a factory amplifier. If you're installing a compatible Alpine, Boss, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Dual, Jensen, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony or Soundstream car stereo, you'll retain the use of your steering wheel audio controls.

Many General Motors vehicles don't have a 12-volt accessory wire in their wiring harness, but this interface supplies that wire. The system includes the control module and vehicle and steering wheel control harnesses.

Important Note: You will not retain fader control in the GM Bose Y-91 premium system. This interface does not retain the factory OnStar system in vehicles so equipped.

Please enter your vehicle information or call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to find out if the CS-GMC2 is compatible with your vehicle. Warranty: 1 year.

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Product highlights:

  • connect a new stereo in select 2000-2013 GM-made models
  • retain your steering wheel audio controls with select car stereos
  • works with factory amplified or non-amplified systems
  • retains GM warning chimes
  • provides a 12-volt accessory wire (missing from factory harness)
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # CS-GMC2

What's in the box:

  • Radio replacement interface
  • Wiring harness
  • 2 SWC harnesses
  • Boss radio SWC adapter
  • Installation Instructions

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The Crux CS-GMC2 Wiring Interface replaces these items:

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Features

Radio Replacement Interface: The CRUX CS-GMC2 is a radio replacement interface for select GM Class II dataBus vehicles. It facilitates the integration of an aftermarket radio and enables retention of factory features when replacing a factory installed radio in select GM vehicles (with or without factory-installed amps). This interface is also pre-programmed for retention of steering wheel controls.

Note: This interface does not retain the vehicle's factory OnStar, if equipped.

Vehicle Compatibility: The CRUX CS-GMC2 radio replacement interface works with the following 2000-2013 GM Class II dataBus vehicles (as of 2/9/2017):

Make Model Year
Buick Century 2004-2005
LaCrosse 2005-2007
Rainier 2004-2007
Rendezvous 2003-2005
Terraza 2005-2007
Cadillac Escalade 2003-2006
Chevrolet Avalanche 2003-2006
Cavalier 2000-2005
Colorado 2004-2013
Corvette 2005-2013
Express Van 2004-2007
Impala 2000-2005
Monte Carlo 2000-2005
S-10 2003-2004
Silverado/Silverado Classic 2003-2007
SSR 2003-2006
Suburban 2003-2006
Tahoe 2003-2006
Trailblazer 2002-2009
Uplander 2005-2008
Venture 2003-2005
GMC Canyon 2004-2011
Envoy 2002-2009
Savana 2003-2007
Sierra Classic 2003-2006
Yukon 2003-2006
Isuzu Ascender 2003-2008
Hummer H2 2003-2007
H3 2005-2009
Oldsmobile Alero 2001-2004
Bravada 2002-2004
Silhouette 2000-2004
Pontiac Aztec 2001-2005
Grand Am 2001-2005
Grand Prix 2004-2008*
Montana 2000-2006
Sunfire 2000-2005
Saturn RElay 2005-2007
Saab 9-7X 2005-2008

Note: Radio information through the factory HUD (Heads-Up Dispaly) will be lost after installing an aftermarket radio, but vehicle information will still be retained.

Amplified or Non-Amplified Systems: The CRUX CS-GMC2 can be used in GM vehicles with or without a factory amplified system. Its compatible with Bose, non-Bose, and Y-91 audio systems.  Front & Rear fading is not retained in vehicles with a factory Y-91 Bose system.

Steering Wheel Control Retention: The CRUX CS-GMC2 also features a steering wheel control output for Pioneer, Sony, Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, JVC, Jensen, Dual/Axxera, Boss and other aftermarket head units. The steering wheel control output consists of a right-angle 3.5mm connector and a light blue/yellow wire (use the connection that your aftermarket head unit is fitted with). The CS-GMC2 interface module will work with any of the listed aftermarket head units, by setting its three dip-switches (see owner's manual for appropriate setting).

Note: There are two steering wheel control harnesses; you will only use one based on the brand of your aftermarket stereo. Both feature a 4-pin connector which plugs into the interface module. One of the SWC harnesses is equipped with a 3.5mm connector and one blue/yellow wire (for Alpine/Clarion/JVC/Kenwood/Jensen/Dual/Boss), while the other is only equipped with a 3.5mm connector (for Pioneer/Sony).

+12V Accessory Output: In many GM vehicles, there is no 12-volt accessory wire in the factory harness, which requires the installer to run an accessory wire to the fuse box or underneath the steering column when installing an aftermarket radio. The CS-GMC2 is designed to provide a 12V/3A switched accessory output (red wire).

Warning Chimes: The Crux CS-GMC2 retains factory warning & safety chimes through the use of an on-board speaker. The volume of the chime speaker is adjustable through a potentiometer on the interface module.

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16 questions already asked

Q
My 2005 chevy has the rear entertainment screen, will this work and keep sound for that system?
micah  Feb 18, 2024
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A
Greetings Micah. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately no, but we do have interfaces that can with a select type of aftermarket stereo. Please call one of our advisors at 800-324-9695 with your vehicle, and the type of aftermarket stereo you are wanting to put in your 05.
hogan  Feb 18, 2024 (Staff)
Q
Is it possible to buy just the harness by it self? mine got damaged but the box is fine
louis  Feb 14, 2024
1 answer
A
Greetings Louis. Thank you for your question, and sorry about the damage. We only sell these as a package. Thats how we get them from the manufacture. You may be able to purchase the harness only from Crux directly. Their support number is 855-822-1348.
hogan  Feb 14, 2024 (Staff)
Q
Will I still be able to use my information center with this interface on a 06 Grand Prix?
jeff  Dec 30, 2023
1 answer
A
When you use this wiring adapter, the vehicle's info center display will no longer show radio information, Jeff.
bo  Dec 31, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Will this work for a SANPTENT Double Din Car Stereo in my 2003 Z71 Tahoe? (Steering wheel controls but no on star)
doug  Nov 09, 2023
1 answer
A
This Crux CS-GMC2 wiring interface is compatible with the 2003 Chevy Tahoe both with and without the Bose premium audio package, Doug. This interface does support steering wheel audio control button retention, but we cannot confirm any retention with radios we do not carry. There are selectable dip switches for the radio brand, and there is a setting for "most off-brand radios" per CRUX, though this is not guaranteed to work with all radios. I hope this helps!
bo  Nov 09, 2023 (Staff)
Q
I have a 05 Grand Prix with monsoon amplifier. Will this harness work for a Amazon stereo and maintain steering wheel controls?
skyler  Oct 13, 2023
1 answer
A
Greetings Skyler. Thank you for your question. This harness is compatible with your 2005 GP with Monsoon, will keep the Monsoon amp working, and it keep steering wheel controls working with most stereos. It will be dependent on the stereo at this point. If it is a stereo we sell as well, chances are great.
hogan  Oct 14, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Will this work for a 2005 Cadillac Escalade Esv? The list doesn't show the Esv just the Escalade but it says it will fit my vehicle.
joshua  Aug 31, 2023
1 answer
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The Crux CS-GMC2 wiring interface will work with the 2005 ESV, Joshua. With compatible radios this does support steering wheel control retention, factory amplifier and subwoofer and retained accessory power. This does not retain Onstar if you have that as an original feature. We are always here to help!
bo  Aug 31, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Have this wired up to an off brand double din nothing will power on or work ?
louis  Jul 18, 2023
1 answer
A
We can help, Kevin. If you are having any installation issues with your Crutchfield order, do not hesitate to call our Technical Support experts at 1-888-292-2575 and we can help troubleshoot. Have your order number ready and give us a call!
bo  Jul 18, 2023 (Staff)
Q
Does this harness work for a double din touch screen stereo for a 2003 gmc denali?
michael  Sep 19, 2021
1 answer
A
I believe your vehicle has Bose options. I don't see in the description that it caters to Bose options vehicles. It will work but you won't have the use for bose(onstar etc.)
macanthony  Sep 20, 2021
Q
I purchased a crux CM GMC2 harness. Iâ??m stuck on 2 wires. The Sony radio harness has purple/ white revere and the crux has a red/ white reverse . Do I connect these 2 wires together? Thank you
joseph  Jun 12, 2021
1 answer
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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.
kristina  Jul 09, 2021 (Staff)
Q
Does this module work in a 2003 GMC Yukon with Bose system but does not have steering wheel control or On-star?
matt  Jan 19, 2021
1 answer
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You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.
thomas  Feb 08, 2021 (Staff)
Q
My 2007 Silverado 2500 HD Classic has two connectors in the Bose radio. One is very large, while the other is smaller. This kit only has one very large connector. Do I just not use the second, somewhat smaller connector that is used on the OEM radio? The Metra kits appear to use both (GMOS-014).
daniel  Oct 16, 2019
1 answer
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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.
kristina  Oct 23, 2019 (Staff)
Q
If i had onstar in my vehicle when i bought it but dont use it do i need the steering wheel interface that states with it or without it?
james  May 13, 2019
1 answer
A
The ability to retain steering wheel controls with aftermarket receivers will be determined by the receiver you are using and the vehicle you have. For full information on this type of integration (including the parts you will need) please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.
kristina  May 21, 2019 (Staff)
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