Metra MET-GM7 GM 2000–2013 Radio Interface with Steering Wheel Controls

Upgrade the factory radio in select 2000–2013 GM vehicles while retaining important factory functions with the Metra MET-GM7 Radio Replacement Data Interface.

Designed as a cost-effective solution for aftermarket stereo installations, the MET-GM7 provides 12-volt accessory power, steering wheel audio control retention and navigation outputs while supporting both factory-amplified and non-amplified GM audio systems.

Metra engineered the MET-GM7 for broad compatibility with aftermarket radio brands, making it an excellent interface for installing a new Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, touchscreen, double-DIN or single-DIN radio in a compatible GM vehicle.

🚘 DESIGNED FOR SELECT 2000–2013 GM VEHICLES

The MET-GM7 is designed for select GM applications covering model years 2000 through 2013.

Depending on exact vehicle configuration, potential applications can include vehicles under GM brands such as:

Chevrolet • GMC • Buick • Cadillac • Pontiac • Hummer • Saturn • Oldsmobile

However, 2000–2013 is not a universal fitment statement for every GM vehicle in every one of those years.

Factory radio type, factory amplifier, trim level, vehicle options and other equipment can affect compatibility.

Always verify the exact year, make, model and factory audio system using Metra's Vehicle Fit Guide before ordering.

Metra specifically directs customers to its current Vehicle Fit Guide for vehicle-specific MET-GM7 applications.

🎛️ RETAINS FACTORY STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

One of the biggest advantages of the Metra MET-GM7 is integrated support for retaining factory steering wheel audio controls when replacing the original radio.

The interface uses easy-to-set DIP switches for steering-wheel-control configuration, helping simplify setup with compatible aftermarket radios.

That means customers can upgrade their radio without automatically giving up convenient steering-wheel audio buttons.

This is particularly useful when upgrading to a modern stereo with:

Apple CarPlay • Android Auto • Bluetooth • Touchscreen Display • USB • Backup Camera Input • Navigation Features

Compatibility of individual steering-wheel functions can vary by vehicle and aftermarket radio.

🔌 WORKS WITH AMPLIFIED & NON-AMPLIFIED SYSTEMS

This is an important feature of the MET-GM7.

Metra specifically states that the interface is designed for:

Non-Amplified AND Amplified Systems

That makes the MET-GM7 more flexible across compatible GM applications with different factory audio configurations.

Still, always verify the specific vehicle and factory sound system before installation.

⚡ PROVIDES 12-VOLT ACCESSORY POWER

Replacing the radio in a data-controlled GM vehicle isn't always as simple as finding a traditional switched accessory wire.

The MET-GM7 provides a 12-volt accessory output for the aftermarket radio.

This allows the interface to provide the switched accessory signal needed as part of a properly installed aftermarket-radio system.

🅿️ NAVIGATION & AFTERMARKET RADIO OUTPUTS

Installing a modern touchscreen or navigation receiver?

The MET-GM7 provides several useful vehicle signals:

Parking Brake Output
Reverse Output
Vehicle Speed Sense (VSS) Output

These signals can be important when integrating compatible aftermarket radios with features such as navigation and backup-camera functionality.

🔄 TYPE-C USB UPDATABLE

The MET-GM7 is USB updateable using a USB Type-C connection.

Firmware-updatable interfaces can help support installation and compatibility needs as Metra updates its interface platform.

This is also an important distinction from some older Metra/Axxess interfaces that use older USB connector designs.

🎚️ EASY DIP-SWITCH CONFIGURATION

Metra designed the MET-GM7 with DIP switches for steering-wheel-control configuration.

Instead of making the installer go through an unnecessarily complicated programming process, the switches provide a straightforward method of configuring steering-wheel-control compatibility for supported aftermarket radios.

⚡ KEY FEATURES

• Radio replacement data interface
• Designed for select GM 2000–2013 vehicles
• Built-in steering wheel audio control retention
• Designed for amplified systems
• Designed for non-amplified systems
• Provides 12V accessory power
• Provides parking brake output
• Provides reverse output
• Provides vehicle speed sense output
• Easy DIP-switch steering-wheel-control configuration
• Broad aftermarket-radio compatibility
• USB Type-C updateable
• Vehicle-specific wiring harness included
• 3.5mm steering-wheel-control pigtail included
• All interface outputs rated by Metra at 250mA
• 1-year warranty
• Designed to simplify aftermarket radio installation in compatible GM vehicles

📊 METRA MET-GM7 SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications are from Metra's current official MET-GM7 listing.

📦 WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Metra officially lists the following with the MET-GM7:

1 × MET-GM7 Interface
1 × Vehicle-Specific Harness
1 × 3.5mm Pigtail
Step-by-Step Installation Instructions

📻 GREAT FOR APPLE CARPLAY & ANDROID AUTO RADIO UPGRADES

The MET-GM7 is especially useful when an older GM vehicle still has its original radio but the owner wants modern features.

Pair the correct installation components with a compatible aftermarket receiver to add features such as:

Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Bluetooth Calling & Music
Touchscreen Display
USB Audio
Backup Camera Capability
Aftermarket Amplifier Control

The MET-GM7 handles the compatible vehicle-integration side of the installation; the actual features available depend on the aftermarket radio being installed.

🛻 GREAT CHOICE FOR GM TRUCK & SUV RADIO UPGRADES

Because your East Car Audio customers do a lot of Chevy and GMC truck audio, I would make the GM application very prominent on this page.

Customers searching for radio interfaces frequently use phrases such as:

Chevy Silverado radio interface
GMC Sierra radio interface
GM steering wheel control interface
GM aftermarket radio harness
GM radio replacement interface

The MET-GM7 covers select vehicles in the 2000–2013 GM range, but don't advertise it as fitting every Silverado or Sierra from 2000–2013. Metra's fitment system takes year, model, trim and OEM audio configuration into account.

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