2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Stereo Wire Diagram (2024)

Question: Where can I find a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio wiring diagram? What are the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio wiring harness colors?

If you’re looking to change the radio in your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or troubleshoot why your car radio stopped working, we’re here to help!

Our comprehensive 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio wiring diagram shows you all the radio wire harness colors, car speaker wiring colors and car speaker sizes. Use our 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 head unit pin-out guide to help you with your car radio troubleshooting and installation needs.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Radio Wiring Diagram

This 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio wiring chart shows you all the 2008 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.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Speaker Wiring Guide

This 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 speaker wiring chart shows you every speaker wire color and the speaker wire location. Use this 2008 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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Speaker Sizes and Location

This 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 speaker size chart shows your speaker measurements and speaker locations. Use this chart to see what speaker fits in your 2008 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
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Car Subwoofer Speaker Size	N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Depth	N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Location	N/A

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