GM radio VIN clear UNLOCK service for locked 2000+ Class 2 radios

Description

ReplacementRadios
, one of the largest factory audio/video websites, has branched out!!   If you’ve been to our site, you know we have a HUGE selection of OEM radios and compatible accessories.  Now we’re offering a few select products here too.  Same great
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quality.....in a new location.
SUMMARY
This is a
programming service
It is NOT a listing for:
a complete radio
testing the radio
repairing or refurbishing the radio
This is for select GM Class 2 radios
only
See APPLICATIONS below
For radios that are LOCKED
Because they came from a different vehicle
You will send your radio to us for the programming
We clear the VIN and return it to you
See INSTRUCTIONS below for more details
NOT for radios from/for BOSE equipped vehicles*
Your radio must look like one of those pictured
And your vehicle must be in APPLICATIONS below
If it doesn't/isn't please email us
We can do some other GM radios too
This is
not
a repair service
We have no control over functionality of your radio
If it has problems, it's not from our programming
We don't have to open your radio up
We merely plug it in our programmer
Not all radios are compatible in all the vehicles listed
There is more than one data system in GM vehicles
Contact us prior to purchase
To get our opinion on compatibility of your donor
Some radios display CAL ERR after the VIN clear
Or a CALIBRATION message
**See more info below
3 day turn-around (or less)
That's the amount of time it's here
It does not include shipping
The ad shows an extended handling time
Because we account for shipping both ways
We don't hold your radio for 15 days...
You will ship the radio to us at your expense
The shipping charge in this ad is for the return trip
DETAILS
Have you purchased a GM radio, similar one pictured, that is VIN locked to another vehicle and experienced sticker shock when the GM dealer told you how much it costs to unlock it for your vehicle? Is your sound system non-BOSE? If yes to both, you've come to the right place. Simply send it to us and you'll get it back with the previous VIN removed.
We've got sophisticated, proprietary equipment which allows us to clear the VIN in your radio. That means you can pop it in your vehicle without it locking after we're done.
If your radio doesn't look like one of them pictured, please drop us a message with the year and model of your GM vehicle. We can do a few others.
*As long a you don't have the BOSE sound system
and
the radio did not come from a BOSE equipped vehicle, no dealer programming will be required, which should save you 0 or more. If you have BOSE or the radio you're sending is from a BOSE equipped vehicle, you might need additional programming from a GM dealer.*
**Some radios display a CAL ERR or CALIBRATION message on the screen for a few seconds upon starting the vehicle, after they have been VIN cleared. This message usually goes away after approximately 50 key cycles. Even if it does not go away, it is nothing to be alarmed about and, as mentioned, it disappears after a few seconds.**
Make sure your vehicle is on the APPLICATIONS list that appears below and there is no BOSE system in your vehicle or the donor vehicle.
Please also note that we have no control over compatibility of the radio. In other words, we can clear the VIN from the radio you send but, if you've chosen a radio from a vehicle that is not compatible in yours, clearing the VIN may not get you a working radio. There is more than one version of the data system in these vehicles and they are not interchangeable.
Having both vehicles on the list below is NOT an indicator that the radios are interchangeable.
Please contact us
BEFORE
purchasing if you want our non-binding opinion on whether you've got a radio you can use in your vehicle.
This is not a testing, rebuilding, or repair service for your radio. All we're doing is unlocking it. We don't have to open up your radio to clear the VIN, so we don't touch any of the internal components. The radio is merely connected to the test equipment on our bench. Should we happen to notice there are functional problems with your radio, they are completely outside our control. We offer many GM repairs and can usually give you options for repairing the problem but it is not included in the VIN clear process. We usually offer a discount on additional repairs though, since the radio is already here. Even if you've somehow tested your radio prior to shipment and don't think it has any problems, please note it is possible for problems to arise in shipping. We often get radios that have not been packaged well for the trip. Even if they have, it's not unheard of for filaments to break in bulbs or CD drives to get locked up because of particularly nasty jolts. Again, we have no control over it. That is one risk of sending a radio off to be VIN cleared rather than paying your dealer 3-4 times to do it as part of their programming process.
The ad shows there is an extended handling time for this item. That's simply because we must account for the time it takes you to get the radio ready and the time it takes to get here. We are required to put a tracking number into the system within the handling time we put in the ad. If there is a delay in getting the radio to us (and/or shipping takes a few days getting it to us), we would get a defect for not shipping it back to you in time, even though the delay would have nothing to do with us. We do not hold your radio for 15 days. We complete repairs within 3 business days, as noted above. If you get your radio to us in a timely fashion, it will be returned by the estimated shipping date you see in the ad. If you do not get us your radio in a timely fashion, we reserve the right to cancel the order. We should not get a defect for a delay in getting the radio to us.
APPLICATIONS
This service is for locked factory CD, CD/Cass, CD6, and Navigation radios in the following vehicles, provided you don't have BOSE and the radio you want program didn't come from a BOSE system. (The radios are not usually labeled as BOSE. The speakers are.)
Buick Century: 2004-2005
Buick LaCrosse: 2005-2009
Buick Rainier:  2002-2007
Buick Regal: 2004
Buick Rendezvous: 2004-2006
Cadillac Escalade (including EXT & ESV):  2003-2006
Chevrolet Avalanche:  2003-2006
Chevrolet Blazer (S10):  2002*-2005
Chevrolet Cavalier:  2003-2005
Chevrolet Colorado:  2004-2012
Chevrolet Express Van:  2000-2007
Chevrolet Impala:  2000-2005
Chevrolet Malibu:  2000-2003
Chevrolet Monte Carlo:  2000-2005
Chevrolet S10:  2002*-2004
Chevrolet Silverado:  2003-2006
Chevrolet Silverado Classic:  2007
Chevrolet SSR:  2003-2006
Chevrolet Suburban:  2003-2006
Chevrolet Tahoe:  2003-2006
Chevrolet Trailblazer:  2002*-2009
Chevrolet Venture:  2000-2005
GMC Canyon:  2004-2012
GMC Envoy:  2002*-2009
GMC Jimmy:  2002*-2004
GMC S15:  2002*-2004
GMC Savana Van:  2000-2007
GMC Sierra:  2003-2006
GMC Sierra Classic:  2007
GMC Sonoma:  2002*-2004
GMC Yukon (including Denali and XL):  2003-2006
Hummer H2:  2003-2007
Isuzu Ascender:  2002-2008
Oldsmobile Silhouette:  2000-2005
Others are possible. Message us to ask about yours.
*Some 2002 vehicles still had the older style of radio.  Make sure yours looks similar to the one pictured in this listing.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will purchase the service from this listing first.  Then you will send your radio AND a copy of an order email to:
Replacement Radios
Attn: Repairs
2301 S. Banker St, Ste B
Effingham, IL 62401
Please keep your tracking number. Our techs do not answer inquiries, so questions about receipt of your package or estimated completion date will NOT be answered. Your tracking number shows when we received the package. The programming turn-around time is indicated above. You will receive a tracking number when it ships back out. If there is a problem or unexpected delay, we will contact you. Calling or emailing us about progress only serves to
slow down
progress. We know it's tough to go without a radio for a week or more but please be patient. Factory service centers take 3+ weeks when you send something to them, so we're clearly exceeding the standard.
Make sure there is no media in the radio before you ship it, if possible. The risk of shipping damage to CD and cassette drives goes up if there is media left in it. Repairs are not covered under this service.
This is a VIN-clear service only.
Use common sense!!
Please do not send your package without the requested paperwork or, at the very least, a note that indicates your User ID or order number. Between inventory, repairs, and returns, we get hundreds of items every week.
Packages that show up without any documentation WILL experience a delay in processing.
When you ship your radio to us, use common sense. You don't want it to get here with additional problems because it wasn't packaged properly. The major shipping companies require a minimum of 2 inches of fill on every side of the item in order for them to potentially honor an insurance claim. Here are some
strong
recommendations for your shipment to us:
Purchase coverage for the replacement value, to protect yourself from damage or loss
Don't
throw it in an under-sized box, with one piece of bubble or some newspaper!
Do
use LOTS of quality fill/stuffing so the radio can't contact the side of the box
This keeps it from moving around in the box during shipment
Make sure the fill/stuffing is not the kind that can smash down in shipping
We use bubble wrap with the large bubbles
Make sure the box you are using is
at least
4 inches larger than the radio in every dimension
This allows 2 inches of space between every side of the radio and the box
SHIPPING & HANDLING
Shipping cost is based on weight and zip code.  This site does the figuring, not us.  If you feel their calculation is high, you might be underestimating the package weight and/or current shipping costs from our zip code (62401) to yours.  Please don't ding us for shipping in the ratings, as we have no control over ever-increasing carrier rates.
We will enter a tracking number into your order details here on the site.  They will email it to you if your notification preferences are set correctly.
A signature is not typically required. If you are not home to receive the package, it will most likely be left at your door.  Please monitor it's progress and arrange to collect it when it arrives.
This site provides a section/tab in each ad for Shipping information.  We encourage you to check that section for prices, methods, time-frames, etc.