2003 S-10 radio opening size.

I have a 2003 Chevrolet S-10 extended cab pickup truck that I am trying to find a radio for.

I want preamp outputs on the replacement after market radio and the opening on the 2003 S-10 is a odd size.

Pioneer makes a DEHP-77DHR tuner but from the people at Crutchfiel say the unit will not work.

Crutchfield is telling me to use a standard size radio with a adapter kit they have for a regular size radio.

Will a double DIN size be O.K. on this pick up?

any ideas on the strange size opening?

Thanks.

double din radio is too big and will not fit to my knowledge!  your best bet is to go with a nice din size radio and use a kit!  it will look great!

I ran out of S-10 kits today and used a metra 99-2002 Caddy kit. Imounted the radio (a clarion) into the kit and used 2 backstraps in the ISO hole so I could screw it in from the front. It turned out great and the kit had a nice pocket in it.

Pat

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The opening in an S-10 is a Din and 1/2.   You have 3 options:

1. Use the Install Kit and a Din radio

2. Find a Din & 1/2 radio that meets your requirements. 

3. Do major modification to the dash using fiberglass and such to fit a double din radio.

Your best bet is to just get the kit and a din size radio.  It will be cheaper, and easier and they look just fine.

Matthew

 From what the dealer of Chevrolets tells me the 2003 S-10 is a passlock 3 system truck, it does have mechanical roll down windows and no electric lock.

What else has GM done to the 2003 S-10 pickups to prevent any aftermarket products from being installed?

With all of the electronics being put into the new cars and trucks I am suprised that there is not a way that the F.B.I. can beam down a signal to prevent the vehicle from running if they thought someone did not pay the U.S. Income taxes.

Big brother is watching, welcome to the 21st. century.