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Rectangular car stereo head unit with plastic chassis, front panel showing CD slot, display and control buttons

1 Factory Radio

1 Factory Radio 20918429 Plastic Chassis Receiver

SKU CH-PTV8-PZX7T

Plastic-chassis factory radio with AM, FM, mp3 CD player and auxiliary input, unlocked for plug-and-play use in 2010-2012 Chevrolet and GMC trucks and vans

  • Product typeRadio
  • Product weight6
  • Plug-and-play install with dealer-free unlocking
  • AM FM mp3 CD playback plus aux input
  • Fits 2010-2012 Chevy trucks and vans
  • Plastic chassis model 20918429 non-interchangeable with metal
  • Professionally remanufactured OEM unit with live support

Direct-fit head unit for 2010-12 GM trucks

This 1 Factory Radio receiver replaces the factory AM/FM/CD unit in 2010, 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Yukon, Avalanche, Express and Savana models. It delivers plug-and-play operation because the unit arrives code-cleared and unlocked, removing the need for dealer programming. The part number 20918429 identifies the newer plastic-chassis design.

Solid-state electronics run cool and silent

With no moving mechanical assemblies beyond the CD transport, the head unit adds negligible heat to the dashboard cavity and draws only the current required by the factory wiring harness. Operation is inaudible over normal cabin noise, and there are no additional cooling or ventilation requirements.

Plastic-chassis design dictates fitment

Verify that the original radio uses the plastic chassis, because this unit is not interchangeable with the earlier metal-chassis version. The receiver connects to the existing antenna, speaker and power leads without adapters, and the front-panel auxiliary input accepts portable players or satellite radio tuners. Buyers needing navigation, Bluetooth streaming or a double-DIN opening should look elsewhere.

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Price $192.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 3,253 comparable items (median $212.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand name1 Factory Radio
Model name20918429
Product typeRadio

Questions about this item

How do I install the 20918429 plastic-chassis radio in my 2010-2012 Chevy truck, and what step do people often miss?

Slide the unit into the dash until the mounting clips engage, then reconnect the antenna lead and wiring harness; the step often missed is confirming the plastic-chassis part number 20918429 matches the vehicle because it is non-interchangeable with the metal-chassis version.

What maintenance or replacement will the CD mechanism in the 20918429 radio need later?

The mp3 CD player lens may need occasional cleaning with a disc-based lens cleaner, and the loader mechanism can wear over time requiring a replacement transport if discs start to eject or fail to load.

What limit shows up first on the 20918429 radio during sustained use?

Extended operation can cause the plastic chassis to retain heat, which may lead to thermal shutdown or intermittent CD playback until the unit cools down.

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