American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Merritt Island, FL on 1/10/2021
Ok, this kit was required to get the 2-DIN radio installed in a 2003 Matrix, but instructions were not clear. They said to remove tabs as shown, but the illustration had all the tabs. Later, while installing the mounting screws it became obvious which tabs had to be removed.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Palm Harbor, FL on 12/14/2020
2005 Pontiac Vibe
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Fordland, MO on 11/10/2020
2004 Toyota Matrix
I love my new stereo! I really love the colors that change and my husband was thrilled that it came with everything to install it! We will definitely use Crutchfield again and refer them to our friends and family.
Pros: Easy to install and looks and sounds grear
Cons: None so far
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mounting bracket
Crutchfield customer from Oshkosh, NE on 7/14/2020
2005 Pontiac Vibe
It worked really well after I figured out which things need to be cut off and how to cut them off. A Dremel tool with a fiber cut off wheel worked pretty good.
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Cons: Inadequate instructions
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Irving, TX on 4/15/2020
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Okay, but uselss instructions
Crutchfield customer from Farmington, NY on 3/12/2020
2006 Pontiac Vibe
Two stars for having nearly useless instructions. Otherwise its just a cheap plastic install kit that gets the job done but doesn't feel all that sturdy. Can't someone make something better? Break the tabs off carefully or you'll break the whole thing.
Pros: It works, barely
Cons: Bad instructions, cheap plastic
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Not Exact Fit
Manuel from Woodland, CA on 7/25/2019
2003 Toyota Matrix
This is not meant to fit for your car what so ever. It's meant to fit multiple cars. If your looking to get something for you car pay for the exact fit. This product is a waste of time and money. Your welcome.
Pros: It's cheap.
Cons: 50/50 chance of correctly fitting. You have to brake the plastic in order for it to fit in your car. Or brake it to the point it can't be used.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Simon from Montreal, QC on 10/6/2018
2018 Subaru WRX
Instructions are confusing but the product ultimately does the job. I installed this in a 2006 Pontiac vibe. You basically need to cut all anchor points that are not needed. Just keep the 4 tabs that match your original radio mounting points and reuse the factory screws. You can cut off the extra plastic with cutting pliers. Also, I had to remove the face-bezel form the radio to just use the faceplate of this kit. Also , I used the radio-screws that came with the radio.
Pros: You get support with crutchfield so it negate the fact that the instructions are useless.
Cons: Manual is useless.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from East Taunton, MA on 9/2/2018
2003 Toyota Matrix
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Cuddebackville, NY on 7/16/2018
2003 Toyota Matrix
The adapter is sturdy, but would be better if the height was adjustable on the sides. The radio sits slightly crooked in the dash and can't be leveled out.
Pros: Sturdy, easy to use
Cons: Instructions need clarifying, no adjustment
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Timothy from Panama City, FL on 7/10/2018
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
Work just as advertised. Fit perfectly. Saved me the headache of putting everything together.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Silver Spring, MD on 6/30/2018
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Instructions were insufficient. Product is somewhat complex. I know there really isn't much in the way of an alternative, but dealing with the assembly and fit of this particular part was by far the most difficult part of installing my new stereo system. Shoutout to Crutchfield's outstanding customer service for helping me figure out what I needed to do when assembling (particularly what parts to snap off and what not to snap off). Once I had removed the pieces the fit of the factory faceplate remained imperfect and I had to modify it in order to create a good fit. Just make sure to assemble it after you have taken the old head unit out and don't hesitate to call someone to verify you are doing it right.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Armond from Ft Bragg, NC on 6/2/2018
2005 Pontiac Vibe
This is essential if you want a good, clean looking install. With that said the istructions were a bit confusing with the multitude of modifications you have to make to the kit to get it to fir right. Messing with this kit took a long time. It all comes down to having the right tools on hand. Word to the wise, buy or have some end cutting pliers. These made quick work of the tabs and brackets that needed to be removed from this kit.
Pros: -looks very complete and gives a good finished look with your radio unit installed
Cons: -The instructions for this kit can be kind of confusing. There are a ton of tabs you have to remove to get it to fit right
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Centerville, UT on 3/27/2018
2003 Pontiac Vibe
This was a must have for the installation for my 2003 Vibe. if you don't have this, the installation will look terrible. This dash kit was easy to assemble and lined up perfectly with the factory screws. Don't forget to snip off the excess tabs so that the dash will go back into place correctly.
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Worked good after much head scratching.
Bryan from Fairbanks, AK on 12/3/2017
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Instructions were vague and hard to follow, but once I figured it out, it worked great.
Pros: Got the job done.
Cons: Poor instructions.
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Instruction sheet could be better.
Rich from Metuchen, NJ on 11/12/2017
2004 Toyota Matrix
Worked well-once I figured it out-but be careful which tabs you cut off. Drawings and instructions are not that great. Some tabs were shown to remain but had to be cut off anyway in order for factory bezel to be reinstalled. (toyota matrix).
Pros: Worked fine once the proper tabs were cut off.
Cons: Better photos in the instructions would be better
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Robert from Gainesville, FL on 10/29/2017
2006 Pontiac Vibe
My 8 year old JVC KD-HDR60 (single DIN) car stereo receiver crapped out recently. While replacing the receiver with a larger JVC KW-R920BTS (double DIN), I needed to use a new dash mounting kit (GMK-422). The install took 1 day and was relatively easy. The GMK-422 hard plastic mounting brackets fit several cars, requiring some of the mounting tabs to be removed prior to use in a specific car. I was a little hesitant to break off the unneeded mounting tabs, but several would obstruct access to the necessary mounting tabs. But the process of customizing these mounting brackets wasn't that difficult, and it works perfectly in mounting my car stereo receiver to my car's center dash. As I have been for the past 17 years or so, my most recent car audio purchase from Crutchfield was a very satisfying experience. Thanks again!
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Ambiguous instructions
Cliff from Mesa, AZ on 9/5/2017
2005 Pontiac Vibe
The fit is good once you compare it to the one you're taking out. The instructions are useless.
Pros: It fits just right.
Cons: The instructions are useless.
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Worked ok
Josh from Columbus oh on 4/20/2017
2006 Pontiac Vibe
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Some Alteration required
Grant from Indiana on 3/20/2017
2006 Pontiac Vibe
Overall, I am satisfied with this kit, however there are a few drawbacks that you should be aware of. The first thing that was less than satisfactory was the instructions. They were not designed well at all. For example, the instructions will either say: "All vehicles except_____" or "Only or blank vehicles_____". The issue is they flip flop between these two categorical qualifiers and don't stick to one or the other. They should also bold and underline the ALL and ONLY. It is very important that you get the instructions right, because if you don't, you could destroy the kit. Which brings me to my next point. This kit requires physical alteration. It's not really custom made. You will need a DREMEL. The kit requires you to remove some tabs and connectors, except, they don't snap off or disconnect. OH NO. You must physically grind them off. Also even if you do grind off the ones indicated by the instructions, your mileage may vary. I couldn't fit my dash trim over the kit so I had to grind off a few more unused Tabs. It may sound like I was unsatisfied with the kit, but I am actually very happy with the end result. The kit holds my FH-720BT pioneer double Din perfectly, and looks professional from the outside. Although its plastic, I feel like the mounting hardware is enough to hold my Stereo which is lighter weight than the factory one. I recommend this kit, just don't expect to slap the pieces together and have your radio mounted in 2 minutes.
Pros: Finished product looks excellent Lightweight
Cons: Unclear instructions Needs dremel or other tool to remove unused parts of kit Plastic
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Adapter
Jay from Las Vegas, NV on 2/28/2017
2008 Pontiac Vibe
I found the directions a bit confusing, but after comparing the original radio and brackets to the multitude of variations available with this one, I figured it out. All in all, the final install looks just great!
Pros: Looks great
Cons: Slightly confusing instructions
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Difficult to Work With but Looks Great in the Dash
Jen from Columbus, IN on 2/12/2017
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Once we got it installed, it worked well. But the instructions were terrible. It was very unclear which tabs were supposed to be cut off and which needed to stay until I put it in my dash and saw which tabs were blocking. I also broke the faceplate trying to get the tabs off and had to glue it back together. I would highly recommend using a Dremel to cut off the tabs after trying several different methods.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Hamburg, NY on 11/16/2016
2003 Toyota Matrix
Directions were a little sketchy..,actually used the original side brackets.,.fit better. Did use bezel for around radio.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Amarillo, TX on 9/15/2016
2004 Pontiac Vibe
Too many tabs to break off for my car. And they didn't break off easy. I accidentally broke the trim ring when I found a tab I had missed. It does not for back together well at all. Luckily, the break is at the bottom, so it isn't too noticeable.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Dickson, TN on 9/4/2016
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Easy peasy! Bolted right up, saves lots of time! Highly recommend!
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The finish looks OEM
Curtis from Queen Creek, AZ on 7/19/2016
2012 GMC Canyon
Very easy install, fit my double din perfectly and the finish on this trim piece is extremely close to oem finish and color.
Pros: Looks clean.
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Fits great
Nancy from Cedar Park, TX on 7/18/2016
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Finished install looks like it was build just for my dash.
Pros: Professional look Easy to install
Cons: Instructions were confusing, but was easy to figure out on my own
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Easy install
tate from Sarasota, FL on 7/10/2016
2003 Pontiac Vibe
Kit makes install easy and like factory in appearance when you are done
Pros: Kit makes install easy and like factory in appearance when you are done
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Dash Kit went in, in a Dash!
Mikh H from Harrisburg, PA on 2/25/2016
2004 Toyota Matrix
Couldn't believe that the Dash Kit in the radio box didn't actually fit the Toyota it said it fit! Bought this one, after carefully reviewing the description. It was a perfect match, and went in with just a couple minutes' time.
Pros: Designed perfectly for my car
Cons: The tabs that weren't needed were a but tough to break off.
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Look where your mounting is....
Danette M from mount vernon, OH on 2/24/2016
2003 Pontiac Vibe
The instructions are hard to understand. I had to go out to the car and get in the dash and look over all the places that needed to be used. After that it was in and radio was installed.
Pros: Great Value Looks great
Cons: Bad Instructions
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Great product, so-so instructions
KD from Kansas City, MO on 2/16/2016
2005 Pontiac Vibe
This product secures my head unit and completely fills the opening from my stock stereo. Once I figured out which tabs to remove, it was a very simple install. I had never used a spacer like this before, and initially the instructions were very confusing. It would have been simpler to instruct me to remove the stock stereo and leave behind the tabs that correspond to those on the stock stereo. The tabs were easy to remove with a wire side cutter.
Pros: Looks good, easy install
Cons: Slightly confusing instructions for a first-timer
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Indiana on 1/16/2016
2003 Pontiac Vibe
Nice kit although instructions could have been more clear.
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works great with some modification
TimB from New Jersey on 11/16/2015
2006 Pontiac Vibe
installed in my 2006 Pontiac Vibe base model. I installed an aftermarket Android radio head unit. I did have to trim the bezel on the front to fit it only because of the size of the head unit which I think was abnormally sized. my only issue was the instructions. trimming off the extra pieces was not clear enough for my model it did list it but didn't show which pieces to trim.
Pros: Good fit Looks factory
Cons: Bad instructions
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great product and fit
hernbc from minnesota on 9/27/2015
2006 Pontiac Vibe
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Worcester,NY on 9/21/2015
2005 Pontiac Vibe
poorly made, very cheap, thin plastic, instructions hard to follow.
Pros: none
Cons: cheap plastic, breaks easy
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install plate
eed from California on 8/4/2015
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
you'll have to carfully trim the tabs that are not needed on this plastic adapter. Do a little trial and error with this and the radio and things will fit. Be careful with trimming so you dont cut too much or break the wrong section. USe a Dremel with a cutting blade and then sand the nub smooth.
Pros: Works fine
Cons: instructions are not good but its easy to figure out how to get it to work.
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Simple Enough
Crutchfield customer from Texas on 8/3/2015
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Looks clean after install. There are tabs that you need to remove to fit your individual vehicle. Manual is not accurate. Use common sense. The side panels do not fit in very well so you may have to force them to snap in place. Be careful when you do this since this is just a piece of plastic.
Pros: Looks good and is simple to install
Cons: pieces don't fit easily. Be careful when assembling the side panels.
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sucks
Crutchfield customer from Oregon on 7/30/2015
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Excellant Fit
Crutchfield customer from New York on 7/24/2015
2006 GMC Envoy
Excellent fit to radio and vehicle,Dash panel fits tight to radio with no gap,Very happy with fit and finish.
Pros: Fits radio very well with supplied hardware and fit vehicle VERY well,Easy assembly.
Cons: Not really a con but it's made to fit multiple vehicles so had to remove the tabs not needed and they had to be completely removed and flush with bracket to fit into the dash but was worth the extra 5 minutes of work for a great fit.
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Dash kit
Dash kit from California on 7/23/2015
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
The bracket kit fits great
Pros: Great fit
Cons: Parts that have to be removed should be designed to be removed without tops.
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Horrible instructions
C. George from Texas on 7/16/2015
2004 Chevrolet Malibu (Classic)
The instructions are horrible!! As instructed to do, I am removing tabs but there is no indication if they are to be broken off or cut. I am afraid that the face plate will break when I try to remove those tabs. I should have know better and purchased a better kit.
Pros: "Free"
Cons: Flimsy, horrible instructions
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Improper screw placement
Defianthammer from Indiana on 7/15/2015
2001 Chevrolet Impala
After a struggle to get all the tabs removed without breaking the plastic product, I went to mount into my Impala and the four screw holes did not align with the three screw holes in the vehicle. This is a cheap piece of plastic. If possible I recommend finding a better mounting bracket, but this probably works for a lot of the other vehicles nicely. (other than the tab removal which is a pain)
Pros: Free
Cons: Tab removal is awful, started to mount into vehicle and mounting screw holes do not align.
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disappointing fit and finish
kkrueger from Plum City, WI on 7/13/2015
2004 Pontiac Grand Am
Couldn't believe there was no firm connection (via a screw or bolt) from the new form, to the interior of my car's dash (2004 Grand AM)
Pros: face plate matched up ok
Cons: not very well designed for a firm connection to the car (2004 Grand Am)
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Works but cheaply made
Mt from Arkansas on 7/10/2015
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic
Worked but cheaply made and very generic. Instructions that came with it were poorly written.
Pros: Ended up with a decent fit
Cons: Way too generic
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from North Carolina on 7/4/2015
2009 Chevrolet Colorado
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Universal but functional
ChrisC from Alabama on 7/3/2015
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Mounting kit is made to be used for many different vehicles, so a great deal of tab removal was necessary....instructions were confusing, but looking at how my old radio mounted, i was able to remove the unnecessary tabs pretty easily (with a dremel). Would have been stronger at the mounting points if it had closed tabs, but you're just keeping a radio in place not mounting an engine...overall good product...easy to use....
Pros: Easy to use...made to fit relatively easy
Cons: Flimsy plastic...open tabs...alot of tab removal (would have been hard without a dremel).
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Plain but adequate
Derek - MO from Missouri on 7/1/2015
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Its an integration dash kit. Nothing fancy, but it makes it all fit nicely.
Pros: Adequate finish and build quality.
Cons: Pretty average appearance, and generic fit.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Jon from Rochester, NY on 6/27/2015
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The dash kit fit perfectly, it was flush with the dash and made the receiver look as OEM as you can get. The dash kit will need to be modified, as it comes with all possible pegs attached, you will have to cut off those you don't need for your vehicle. This was easy enough to do.
Pros: Looks sharp, fits dash perfectly.
Cons: Requires modification, make sure to carefully read instructions so as not to cut the wrong pegs.
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Works
Jade from Brandon fl 33511 on 6/25/2015
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
Didn't like this item but it does its job
Pros: Looks good once you get it installed
Cons: Poor instructions and would be easy to break while breaking off the tabs
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2005 Silverado 2500HD Crew
c from Hawaii on 6/22/2015
I'm hoping the plastic tabs that mount the deck will last. the stock stereo was secured by a metal bracket/enclosure. this kit is ALL plastic. Crossing fingers. And as noted by several other reviewers, the instructions kinda suck. Very confusing. Maybe I shoulda went to college. although the product was free with the purchase of the deck, knowing what I know now, I would've paid to get something sturdier to have the piece of mind.
Pros: FREE!!!
Cons: all plastic, instructions suck.
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Good and Simple
Kahn the Installer from Wake Forest, NC on 6/19/2015
1997 Buick LeSabre
This dash kit is perfect for my 97 Buick. It is designed to fit a number of makes and models. Installation was simple and quick. Highly recommended.
Pros: Easy configuration and installation.
Cons: Instructions could be a little more clear. A set of counter sinking screws would also be a benefit as the round head ones requires a little finagling to get it around the metal fram on the dash.
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Bracket
Gary D from Woodstock, GA on 6/14/2015
Worst instructions EVER!! If it werent for Crutchfield tech support I would never have figured out how to read these silly instructions.
Pros: Once figured out it works well.
Cons: Instructions are horrible.
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Adapter
Louie L from Summersville, WV on 6/9/2015
2003 Chevrolet Impala
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GMK-422 Dash Kit
Eric B from Arizona on 6/4/2015
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Nice fit and look factory.
Pros: Easy to install......
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Wisconsin on 6/3/2015
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
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GMK-422 Dash Kit
JH from Santa Claus, IN on 5/30/2015
2008 GMC Canyon
The kit works well but the instructions sent very useful. There were a few contradictions on which brackets to leave and which to remove. The easiest route was to hold it in the dash and decide what needed to be left. Now that it's installed though it looks really good.
Pros: Looks great, the fit is really good.
Cons: Installation instructions weren't very good. If I had followed them I probably would have had to purchase another unit to correctly install. Thankfully that didn't happen.
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Looks Factory
Chris from North Carolina on 5/26/2015
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Install kit
MarcusO. from Colorado on 5/24/2015
2004 Chevrolet Suburban
Worked fine. Plastic is tough to cut when removing tabs. Worked out fine.
Pros: NA
Cons: Na
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Good fit
Dave from Sleepy Hollw on 5/20/2015
2008 Pontiac Vibe
good fit
Pros: Good instructions and fit
Cons: Per instructions, I had to cut off a lot of tabs.
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just right
freddie from Alabama on 5/19/2015
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic
fits very well.
Pros: fit good look good.
Cons: bad instruction.misleading on removing parts off bracket.
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trim bezel
jk from port lavaca tx on 5/12/2015
2004 GMC Sierra 1500
Compatible for many models, fits great
Pros: Fits great, easy to assemble
Cons: Instructions a bit vague
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It worked
MikeB from West Virginia on 5/6/2015
It was a pain in the butt, but it worked. The instructions were not real clear but with a little grit and luck I got it in and It looks factory installed.
Pros: Came free with the stereo. I was able to get it to work.
Cons: Instructions are not real clear.
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It works
BDR from Hayden, AL on 5/2/2015
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
I was reading some of the other reviews before I got this with my radio. Once you double check to see which tabs you have to keep (my truck used the A tabs), getting everything put together and installed is easy.
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GMK-422
dust from Portsmouth ohio on 4/27/2015
1998 Buick Riviera
It worked as advertised. Directions were good.
Pros: Works with a lot of configurations.
Cons: Plastic brittle
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Dave from California on 4/27/2015
Kit worked great after I called to find out which tabs to cut off. Directions are not clear for my vehicle, so I called tech support and they emailed me a diagram specifically for my 2004 Tahoe. Was a breeze after that. Fit good in the end as well. I cut off the tabs with a small hacksaw.
Pros: Fit great -- give the stereo a great look in my dash.
Cons: Directions not clear as to which tabs to cut off. Either compare to your factory stereo or call tech support. Pretty simple in the end.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Maryland on 4/26/2015
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Worked great--Looks even better!
Dan M. from Florida on 4/21/2015
2004 Chevrolet Suburban
After trimming the un-needed attachment brackets with a Dremel tool, the mounting bracket and faceplate fit like a glove. I love my new Appradio!
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Good product
Shawn from Michigan on 4/20/2015
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Works great but directions should be more clear!
Pros: Works great
Cons: Directions where not clear should have better description and pics.
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Good looks, Bad instructions
Crutchfield customer from Florida on 4/18/2015
2006 GMC Canyon
Instructions not very user friendly as to which tabs to cut off. But after comparing to factory radio installation tabs were removed and new radio fits great.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 4/15/2015
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Cut the tabs you don't need ,bolt the head unit to and it all slid right in to my 06 Silverado.
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Instructions are not clear
Ty from Farmington, NM on 4/15/2015
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
This model covers so many models that the instructions are confusing, I cut off the wrong tabs, luckily for me, Crutchfield has great customer service and sent me a replacement.
Pros: Great customer service from Crutchfield
Cons: Confusing instructions
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poor instructions
grease monkey from Elizabeth City, NC on 4/15/2015
2003 GMC Yukon XL
vary poor instructions, but does work. beat to attach to unit and cut to fit opening.
Pros: holds head unit in place with clean look.
Cons: confusing instructions.
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Works with lots of work
Ken from Ormond beach on 4/14/2015
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Works with almost every car in on the planet. I purchase from Crutchfield because I believe they give you the best product and the easiest installation instructions. This piece of junk came with a pictorial style instructional booklet, I wasn't certain what I needed to cut off as it turned out I needed to cut off everything. The installation of this piece of crap really makes me question future purchases from Crutchfield.
Pros: Works
Cons: Poor instructions, too universal
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Looks Great
AbeC from California on 4/14/2015
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
Used this for a 2006 Silverado CC HD. I found that the directions were not very clear. While not a complicated device, I had to wait till I had my old deck out to figure out what tabs needed to be removed- which was almost all the tabs. It holds the deck very good and looks great. Glad it was free with my new deck.
Pros: Holds deck very securely
Cons: Directions not good.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
JohnD from Ut on 4/14/2015
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The directions are not adequate. I was about to throw it in the garbage and start from scratch, then I found an internet video of a similar unit. Once I figured out how to use it, it worked.
Pros: Worked
Cons: Poor directions. Very confusing, Too generic.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Rob from Md on 4/9/2015
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Cheap kit, spend extra money for a nicer dash kit
AM from Oregon on 4/8/2015
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
I can see why they give this kit away for free in a package with a new head unit. The instructions are the worst part about this kit, they are Very confusing and don't offer much help. I ended up being able to do the install without the instructions but someone with little knowledge of stereo installs might find this to be too hard and end up cutting off the wrong tabs. Just examine the parts in the kit, and examine how your stereo mounts in the dash and then cut off the unused tabs accordingly. The finished look of the kit though is very nice, and fits snug around the DDIN head units. The usable tabs line up well with the stock mounting points. I am glad I didn't have to pay extra for this kit.
Pros: Free with head unit purchase Looks great when finished Accurate mounting points
Cons: Useless instructions Faceplate can be difficult to secure to side pieces
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Florida on 4/6/2015
2004 GMC Canyon
Very easy to use when you figure out what tab to remove. Call Crutchfeild to get a better PDF on the tab to remove.
Pros: Very easy to use!
Cons: Not very clear on showing what tab to remove.
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Poor instructions. Marginal integrity
Devin from Portland, OR on 4/2/2015
2003 Toyota Matrix
Instructions are terribly laid out. Poor flow, structure, clarity and pictures. I figured it out but it was by trial and error and it took much longer than it should have. Instructions have you break off unneeded tabs but picture does not clarify which ones. Plastic material is not very strong. Flexed easily when screwing on. Could use higher quality reinforced plastic.
Pros: Dimensional accuracy
Cons: Weak material. Horrible instructions.
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Works
ShaunA from Florida on 4/1/2015
2003 GMC Yukon XL
This kit worked as intended to install in my Yukon. I feel it could be a little more sturdy and require less modification but in the end the install is solid and looks decent. Matte finish matches interior better than the glossy plastic on some kits.
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Dash Kit
PaulO from North Dakota on 3/31/2015
2009 Chevrolet Colorado
Lousy instructions. Too many mounting tabs to cut off - better get yourself a dremel tool before you start. Had to do mount on CD player to do a preliminary install to verify which tabs were needed because of the bad instructions. Fit well n the end.
Pros: Looks good.
Cons: Too much prep time. Bad instructions.
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Great Dash Kit
Greg from Indiana on 3/26/2015
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
The instructions were not written well. It was not clear as to which tabs I should keep and which I should remove based on the instructions. i called Crutchfield and they made it clear to me. Once that issue was resolved, the installation was easy and everything worked perfectly. It allowed for a clean and beautiful installation of my new Clarion NX604 in a 2005 Chevy 2500HD.
Pros: Neat and clean look after installation, Supports the receiver securely.
Cons: Poor instructions
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easy to install
Worked as should from NC on 3/14/2015
Worked like it should. Instructions are terrible, but using common sense you can see which tabs need to be kept for your particular install.
Pros: Works as it should
Cons: Terrible Instructions
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Dash kit
gentry_62 from Trion, GA on 3/1/2015
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The GMK-422 dash kit I used it for a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and it looks factory.
Pros: The looks of the dash kit is very good and a good fit.
Cons: To many other clips had to be broken off for it to fit.
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instructions are horrible.
Dennis from Austin TX on 3/1/2015
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
This works but the instructions are horrible and you need a hacksaw to cut all the tabs off. I'd recommend getting one that is designed to work with your vehicle not for all GM vehicles. It looks ok but man it seems flimsy.
Pros: It looks ok and fills the space. It allows my unit to connect up to existing mount....eventually.
Cons: Not well constucted, too many tabs to cut off. Need a hacksaw for the work. Instructions are terrible and doesn't tell you which tabs to cut. It's a light grade plastic And can break easily.
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Works
Troprice from Texas on 2/28/2015
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Great kit that works well in my chevy and gives it a very stock look. Saying this the directions included are horrible and make no sense. Thankfully using common sense I was able to figure out which tabs to cut off and which to leave. Only reason I am giving it 5 stars is I am reviewing the product and outcome, not the instructions.
Pros: Looks sleek and works great
Cons: Horrible instructions as everyone has stated that
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terrible instructions
bigjohn from ga on 2/26/2015
2003 GMC Yukon XL
I loved that it was free with my purchase I put it together then instructions say to break off all tabs for a gmc yukon so I re read and looked and checked it out then broke off all the tabs then guess what it wouldn't work so pay close attention to which ones you break off because instructions ain't right I wound up buying one locally
Pros: Free
Cons: Bad instructions
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good fit
chris reed from jefferson nc on 2/22/2015
good fit easy to install with the help from buddy who sent me a link showing what to cut and what not to cut. installed in less than three minutes.
Pros: Easy assembly, great fit.
Cons: Thin plastic, will bend very easy.
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Pretty simple
wvman from WV on 2/22/2015
2002 Pontiac Sunfire
If you follow the directions and snip and cut carefully you'll be fine. Had to clip several of the side attachments off. That was done pretty simple with side cuts. If you don't follow directions you could cost yourself a new one.
Pros: simple
Cons: directions could be a bit clearer.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
jeremy from walters,ok on 2/22/2015
2004 GMC Sierra 1500
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Josh from Kauai, Hawaii on 2/19/2015
2005 GMC Yukon
Don't know what to say but you need it to make it look good.
Pros: Ease to assemble.
Cons: None
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Gm dash kit -chevy avalanche
Neil from Monneapolis on 2/15/2015
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
Good product, need better instructions
Pros: Good fit
Cons: Better instructions of what tabs to cut for which vehicle My vehicle was not included in the instructions of how to fit into the dash Glad Crutchfield was there to help!
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Fits Great
Lee from Texas on 1/28/2015
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
Bracket fit great. Agree with other reviewers. The instructions were terrible. In order not to cut too much, I just matched up the mounting tabs with the stock on. It appeared the instructions were saying cut them all off.
Pros: Great fit and free with the radio.
Cons: Horrible instructions.
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Instuctions are terrible!
Curt from Adel, Iowa on 1/26/2015
2008 Chevrolet Colorado
The instructions are terrible!! They tell you to cut off tabs that shouldn't be cut off. I ended up going to Walmart and bought a Scosche kit that was almost identical and had very complete instructions. I am sure that this kit would have worked fine, but the directions were terrible and I ended up ruining the kit. Don't cut anything off until you look at it completely. It's free if you spend over $100 on a radio. That is the only thing good about it. If in doubt, go get the Scosche kit.
Pros: Free with a $100 radio
Cons: Instructions are too vague!
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Good Product
Crutchfield customer from California on 1/25/2015
Great product. Directions could be better. had to read them a couple times to understand how to install
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: Directions need to be more clear
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Good product
Lee from Flowood ms on 1/21/2015
2005 GMC Sierra 1500
It's a good kit but a little hard to read the instructions. Once I figured it out it worked good.
Pros: Nice fit
Cons: Instructions are not the greatest, with it being able to be used in so many applications I think it could have had clearer instructions.
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Terrible Instructions
Jason T from Georgia on 1/20/2015
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
For a 2004 Silverado. The included instructions were complete and utter non-sense as most other reviewers have expressed. Once I decided to just toss the instructions, figuring out what needed to be done wasn't too bad by just holding the brackets and trim up to the hole and mounting locations. I cut the tabs and smoothed them down all with a Dremel which was not difficult at all and made all clean & smooth cuts. 2 stars just because the brackets do what they need to do, but lost the rest of the stars because the instructions are absolutely worthless and buyers are better off without them; whoever wrote them should be ashamed of themselves. Also - the bolts included were very short, not long enough for the JVC receiver I attached the bracket to. I had to use my own bolts.
Pros: Side brackets mount to trim easily, mounts to receiver as it's supposed to (with my own screws, not those included), mounts to dash easily.
Cons: * Confusing instructions that did not describe which tabs to remove, and how to follow each vehicle model also confusing. Don't look at these instructions, just throw them away and hold the trim and brackets up to the mounting location to figure out which ones should be removed. * Bolts included were not long enough for any normal installation.
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Trial and Error
David S from Texas on 1/19/2015
2007 Chevrolet Colorado
Very confusing instructions. Had to attach and see what tabs needed to be removed by trial and error.
Pros: Fits
Cons: Instructions confusing
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Um, nice instructions?
GrantG from Tennessee on 1/18/2015
2005 Chevrolet Colorado
This was pretty ridiculous. The instructions didn't show what tabs to break off, it was kind of a free-for-all. I thought maybe the instructions were made in Asia, but American International is actually made in Canada. I expected a Canada manual to have clear pictures. You pretty much have to see where your unit screws in when you take the old one out to ensure you don't have to buy another plastic radio holder. Better instructions would work wonders.
Pros: 1. It had an extra plastic piece for a Caddy. 2. I was able to use common sense on installation.
Cons: Instructions - more detail.
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Great FIt
TD from New York on 1/18/2015
2005 GMC Envoy
I actually had this professionally installed. But the receiver looks GREAT and Fits PERFECTLY into my Dash
Pros: Neat- Clean Lines
Cons:
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Fits perfect
Damion from Lompoc, Ca on 1/17/2015
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
No problems fit my 06 silverado perfect
Pros: Clean
Cons: None
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Dash kit
Louie from Knoxville, TN on 1/15/2015
2004 Toyota Matrix
Not the easiest piece of plastic I have ever worked with. Cuts had to be made based on the make/model of car. There is no easy way to make these cuts. A flimsy piece of plastic. My dad got it done, but has the tools and work bench - a vise etc.. If you are just sitting in your car trying to hold and cut this piece with a pocket knife, well the outcome may not be one you like. After all was said and done, it fit the stereo as it should, but this one piece doubled the entire installation process in regard to time spent on the project.
Pros: Fit.
Cons: Difficult directions to follow and difficulty in making cuts.
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Works great, but the instructions are a joke.
McGurdy from Tennessee on 1/13/2015
Does its job well, but the instructions are unintelligible. Luckily it is easy to figure out what you need once you look at the original radio's setup.
Pros: Does what it should. Unnecessary clips snap off easily!
Cons: The instructions are garbage.
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Silverado
leximusprime from Arizona on 1/13/2015
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Made my after market stereo install look professional
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meh
DaneK from Colorado on 1/12/2015
2012 Chevrolet Colorado
Looks good/does job when finally in but boy it can be a pain. Service tech said it was as simple as just bending back and froth to break tabs off. Did as I was instructed and I snapped it in half. Once I called again to tell that it was broken they were awesome and sent me another one for free on account of the bad advice I was given. just use an angle grinder or a dremel tool and you will be in business
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Some assembly required :-)
Nelson from Mason, oh on 1/12/2015
Like other reviewers, I found the directions to be utterly confusing. The instructions clearly said to cut off all side tabs for my application, however my common sense looking at the open hole said that didn't seem right. I figured out what seemed right and then called tech support to confirm. Poor, poor, poor directions. And then after that, I had to cut off, file, and sand 8-10 tabs (extra steps because I'm a little OCD about things being done right)....not plug and play by any means.
Pros: Will fit anything from a 1929 Packard and later...ok, not literally
Cons: You are on your own to figure out how to use this kit....
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2001 Aztek install
Sondra from indiana on 1/7/2015
2001 Pontiac Aztek
Works, fits great but is a lot like heading cats to get the parts together, but together it went so YAY!
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Perplexing
ScottS from Amarillo, TX on 1/1/2015
2005 Chevrolet Colorado
This sure is one adaptable dash kit! I would say too adaptable because it lead to a lot of ambiguity and complexity. Because the instruction manual was so vague, I cut off the wrong tabs and had to buy a new kit. If you use this kit, take your time and study how the tabs should fit your vehicle. Do not rely solely on the instruction manual!
Pros:
Cons: The instruction manual, quite frankly, was of no use. It did not clearly demonstrate what tabs to keep and what tabs to remove for my vehicle. The tabs were insanely difficult to remove.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from NY on 12/28/2014
2005 Chevrolet Impala
Had to be modified for the unit
Pros:
Cons: Cheap, no directions for a specfic car installation
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
nealjerry20 from Texas on 12/25/2014
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Works but bad instructions
Don55 from Western NC on 12/13/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
I gave this a 3 because of the instructions. They are very confusing and if you follow them to the letter you will cut off all tabs and ruin the kit.I recommend matching the tabs with the mounts on your old system. That helped me considerably
Pros: Works
Cons: Instructions
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American International GMK-422
Russ from Beavercreek, Ohio on 12/7/2014
2008 Pontiac Vibe
The instructions are just a little vague but the tech support team at Crutchfield made it really easy. I used some cutters to remove unneeded tabs.
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A must have!
KC from Idaho on 12/3/2014
2004 Chevrolet Suburban
This dash kit makes for a very clean, easy install that looks completely professional.
Pros: Good fit and finish; made for a perfect finished product install. Crutchfield tech support was 100% a shining star for me when I wanted help to make sure I was doing things right.
Cons: Directions on which tabs to keep etc. are a bit weak. You have to use some mechanical common sense, which is tough for me- on the other hand, if I can do this, anyone can do it!
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Too much cutting and customizing.
DP from Longview, TX on 11/16/2014
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Lots of work to install. Instructions were vague.
Pros:
Cons: Need to have a template that has lees adaptation and cutting. terrible directions. Tabs are hard to remove. Required more tools are needed than recommended.
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Dash Kit Works Great, Instructions Awful
EricB from West Newton, MA on 11/12/2014
1997 Buick Skylark
This kit looks great once assembled and installed, and the plastic seems sturdy enough to handle the job long term. If these were the only things that were to be judged, this would be a 5-star review. The problem is that the directions that were included with the kit were awful and misleading. Perhaps someone noticed this, because the directions that are available for this same product on the Crutchfield website have been altered to reflect clearer instructions. But even the online instructions are a bit unclear. For example, you have to figure out for yourself what is the ISO trim ring (the ring that goes around the face of the head unit). Plus the directions don't really show all angles of the bracket, which would have been nicer. I used this kit to install a new head unit in a 1997 Buick Skylark. Once I figured out what to do, cutting off all of the unneeded tabs was a fairly simple process. You can score and snap off tabs that you don't need using a sharp blade, a small hack saw, a Dremel-type tool, or whatever works for you. The cutting off part doesn't have to be pretty; everything except the front ISO trim ring will be hidden by the final install. After cutting off the unneeded tabs, snap the side brackets onto the ISO trim ring. Then attach to your head unit using screws.
Pros: Looks great! Plastic is sturdy. Was a perfect fit once all unneeded tabs were removed. Final install looks professional.
Cons: Printed directions were terrible. Directions available online were better.
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Good Product, Horrible Instructions
DaddioJH from Northport, Long Island, NY on 11/7/2014
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
This works well. I used it to install a double din Jensen VX7020 navigation receiver in my 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche on the recommendation of Crutchfield. They were right on. However, the instructions were so bad about which plastic pieces to cut off I probably lost an hour talking to Crutchfield and experimenting by cutting one plastic piece at a time until it fit..
Pros: Fits like a glove.
Cons: Written instructions were terrible!
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
favorites96 from Northumberland, PA on 10/29/2014
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
Awesome fit, easy install, thank you
Pros: slide right in
Cons: no cons
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Horrible
Crutchfield customer from Waco Texas on 10/26/2014
Most confusing directions ever. I ended up buying another kit that was specific to my vehicle. If you end up getting this universal kit throw it in the trash and spend the 20 bucks to get one that works.
Pros: None
Cons: Poor directions. Difficult to remove excess tabs.
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Dash installation kit
American International GMK422 dash kit from Venus, pa on 10/26/2014
2003 GMC Yukon Denali
Fitment and ease was excellent
Pros: All hardware included
Cons: None
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Cheap/Flimsey
cheap from Billings, MT on 10/23/2014
2003 GMC Sierra 2500/3500
all plastic and have to cut off any piece that might have made it ridgid, front piece would not stay on once the sides were mounted to radio, it was a good thing the one that came with the head unit clipped on and stayed while I put the dash back together
Pros: None
Cons: Very cheap, would not buy again
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Fussy, but it works
E Harris from Denver, CO on 10/22/2014
2005 GMC Envoy
This kit tries to fit into too many applications. The instructions were hard to decipher for my vehicle and I ended up having to remove more tabs that the instructions told me too for my vehicle. I ended up figuring it out by doing multiple test fits under it went in right. Breaking off the extra tabs was not easy either, I ended up using a Dremel to be sure I got a clean cut and didn't break the kit. I also had to carve out a bit of plastic to fit the screws through to the receiver. However, once I figured out what worked, the receiver was held in place securely into the kit and then the truck.
Pros: Decent final placement.
Cons: Difficult instructions. Hard to remove unneeded tabs.
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perfect install
Crutchfield customer from Menomonee Falls, WI on 10/19/2014
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
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Good piece of plastic!
m from Fort Calhoun, NE on 10/15/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Trimmed as instructions indicated, looks good, professional looking install.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons:
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Tim E from Elmira NY on 10/12/2014
2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
Great product but needs better instruction in a big way.
Pros: Good product
Cons: Bad instructions
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Best I can say is that it ended up working OK.
Bob T from Cincinnati on 10/7/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
Well, it worked in the end. Instructions were HORRIBLE. Very unclear on what tabs needed to be cut or not. Had to re-drill mounting holes to fit double DIN receiver mount holes. Very unclear on what pieces were needed for my vehicle. Pretty much made it up as I went.
Pros: Kind of worked, with modifications.
Cons: Instructions were HORRIBLE. Very unclear on what tabs needed to be cut or not. Had to re-drill mounting holes to fit double DIN receiver mount holes. Very unclear on what pieces were needed for my vehicle. Pretty much made it up as I went.
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Works Just Fine, Once You Figure Out Your're Better Off Not Reading th
k from Sacramento, CA on 10/3/2014
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
The product itself worked just fine, once you figure it out. The reason I gave 3 Stars is simply because of the instructions. Turned what should have been a 1 hour deck install to 3 hours, just because you have no idea which section actually applies to your vehicle, and are paranoid you're going to clip the wrong tabs off. Obviously they are trying to make this product fit every vehicle manufactured since 1932, but the instructions don't live up to that goal - a blind monkey could have done a better job. "Cut all the tabs OFF". "No, don't cut all the tabs off". "Cut the tabs off the side brackets NOT shown above" - what?! Did the graphic artist take the day off when that section was written? You're better off just looking at the bracket and face pieces, seeing what mounting holes your have on your dash, and then clipping off what doesn't belong.
Pros: Does what it supposed to do; deck doesn't rattle around.
Cons: Instructions are severely in need of re-writing, with graphics that more clearly show what tabs are to be cut. Or just make bracket kits for each Make of vehicle, with instructions that are clear, rather than trying to match every vehicle on the planet with one bracket kit.
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JVC KW-R910BT Head Unit
Crutchfield customer from Illinois on 9/26/2014
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic
We ordered the JVC KW-R910BT and this came with the order. We ABSOLUTELY love the JVC and this just made it fit and look PERFECT!!!
Pros: Visual Appeal
Cons:
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Perfect fit for my Suburban
Paul from Houston, TX on 9/24/2014
2004 Chevrolet Suburban
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Nice Kit
Keith from Wilmington, MA on 9/23/2014
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
nice kit and it filled in the space perfectly/
Pros: did the job right
Cons: none
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
JSt from Denver, CO on 9/21/2014
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Cheap plastic look.
Pros: Better than nothing.
Cons: Requires extensive modification to fit your vehicle. Kit not specific for vehicle. Spent lots of time cutting off extra plastic pieces for other models. Terrible instructions. Cheap 1980's finish. Recommend the install kit that starts with "S" instead.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Fhunter1 from Detroit on 9/10/2014
Fits in the dash well and makes the mount look factory. Hold head unit securely with no squeak, rattle or vibration
Pros: perfect fit and hold the head unit well
Cons: Instructions are horrible, it took me a second kit with Crutchfield's own instructions to get it to work.
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Worked well.
ShaneB from Missouri on 9/9/2014
2005 GMC Sierra 1500
I wanted to give it 5 Stars but one of the side pieces wouldn't clip on properly and I have to ding the review for that. One side clipped on, but the other side wasn't molded properly and I couldn't get it to clip in place. I finally gave up and just put it in with it bulging a little. You can't see it once the dash is in place covering it and it looks really nice. It looks like a pro did the installation and I'm proud of how it all came out. For free(ish) I really can't complain.
Pros: 1. It looks really nice once installed. 2. It mounted perfectly with no adjustment hassles at all. 3. The plastic is very sturdy.
Cons: It's hard to remove the unused mounting plates. Although that's a good thing, I kind of deformed the piece of plastic I needed when I cut the unused parts off. So when you do this, score it first with a Stanley knife on both sides then use some heavy wire cutters to cut along the score marks. That's what I did, or you could use a Dremel cutting tool.
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American International dash kit
RonS from Lansing, Mi on 9/1/2014
2007 Chevrolet Colorado
this is a good kit but the instructions are a little hard to understand
Pros: Looks good
Cons: Instructions hard to understand
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Metra VT-GMOS-04 Wiring Interface
KellyK from Georgetown, Tx on 8/28/2014
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The bracket seemed to fit well into my '06 Chevy Silverado but the instructions on what tabs to remove were so unclear that I removed the wrong tabs and had to through it away.
Pros:
Cons: Very unclear instructions.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
jason O from Orlando, Fl on 8/27/2014
2006 Buick Rendezvous
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Dash mounting kit
Justme from Albuquerque, NM on 8/23/2014
Well one needs something but this is just cheep plastic. The screws supplied didn't fit, so I had to supply my own. Much modifying was needed. Instructions on how to attached must have been for some vehicle from Mars. I was on my own. I can only hope it holds the unit. Crutchfield needs to find a different kit for a GMC canyon. Usually Crutchfield's information on how to do is much better than this.
Pros: It filled the gap between the radio and auto dash.
Cons: Nothing worked without modification.
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Good kit.
DougG from Springfield, MO on 8/18/2014
perfect fit for my 06 Silverado.
Pros: all. good instructions.
Cons: none
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GMK-422 Dash Kit
JWV from St. Paul, MN on 8/16/2014
2004 Oldsmobile Alero
The dash kit itself fits into a 2004 Alero, but you are going to have to figure out how it fits yourself. The instructions are pretty much useless, but after removing some extra tabs it did fit correctly.
Pros: Fit into the hole of where the old double stack stereo was and now hold a smaller stereo.
Cons: Instructions were absolutely worthless
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Fit when others did not...
NathanH from Seneca, SC on 8/15/2014
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 Class
This product fit when others did not. The instructions were a little confusing but the Crutchfield tech services walked me through the fit process. Match the side tabs to your factory unit and remove all others carefully with a fine tooth hacksaw.
Pros: Perfect fit. Crutchfield Service Tech was excellent
Cons: cutting the pieces off that you did not need was confusing.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Smiley from Page, Az on 8/7/2014
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
did work but required some free lancing to make it fit. worked well once installed on the radio
Pros: made the job much easier
Cons: instructions not that clear. had to rely on common sense and trial and error to get the proper arrangement. suggest the assembly be attempted by some third party (someone who has never assembled this bracket before, and discuss with the author of the instructions.
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Simple once figured out...
JP from North Augusta SC on 8/3/2014
Put this into a 2003 Avalanche. Useless instructions can be replaced by: The two side mounts are not the same. Look at your factory stereo and match up the plastic tabs with the ones on your stereo. Cut off all the other tabs. Snap the sides into the rectangular cover piece(takes a bit of a push to get the two side tabs into their slots but should lock in straight) and mount to your new stereo (I was able to get three screws per side to fit). The Crutchfield notes on here state that the back metal mount would have to be cut out of my truck to put a KW-V200BT but I decided to see how close it really was. It was tight but all three screws tightened down and the factory trim went back on so that it looks extremely nice.
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Fits
Crutchfield customer from Danvers on 7/30/2014
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
Overall.. helped with installation .. Fits like it should
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GMK-422
RTG from Fredericksburg, VA on 7/30/2014
Instruction were vague and confusing at best. All but useless.
Pros: very little
Cons: plastic
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Fitting a GMK-422
shadetree from Iowa on 7/28/2014
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
This kit did the job resulting in a clean nice look with no gaps or voids.
Pros: Looks as a factor installation.
Cons: The plastic mold flashing required complete removal to fit joints correctly. One joint's plastic being short filled on the face, requiring heating and spreading the receiving slot open enough to receive the side tab carefully without cracking.
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GMK-422 Receiver Kit
Guzda from Valparaiso, IN on 7/28/2014
2006 GMC Sierra 1500
Well made product and it looks great on the dash of my truck
Pros: The fit is very good and it went together well.
Cons: The directions were very confusing because of so many other cars mixed in with the cutting instructions. It took quite a bit of time to figure it all out.
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Perfect install kit.
Daniel from Texarkana, TX on 7/27/2014
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
Exact fit in my 05 Silverado 2500HD. Looks like it came from the factory. The kit and antenna adapter make installation a breeze.
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Dash Receiver Kit
MikeH from Tulia, TX on 7/26/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The receiver kit looks very classy in the dash. No sign of it being an add-on.
Pros: Instructions very easy to understand and looks good in the dash slot.
Cons:
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Easy to install
Crutchfield customer from Texas on 7/25/2014
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
The confusion with breaking off tabs was not nearly as bad as I've ready here. You simply need to end up with the same mounting tab locations that your stock unit had. You literally have a map of the necessary tabs in your possession when you take the old head unit out, so you need not bother with the instructions if you find them confusing.
Pros: Easy to use. Free with my head unit.
Cons:
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Make Sure You Have a Cut-off Tool to Fabricate
VA Steve 55 from Leesburg, VA on 7/22/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Short story - it does work with a JVC double-DIN deck in a 2004 Silverado 1500. The long story - make sure you have a rotary tool or some other cut-off tool to fabricate this bracket for your particular vehicle. "Universal" means this is basically raw material that the user must modify to fit their vehicle. It ships with mounting tabs for every vehicle it fits, and you have to cut off the tabs that interfere with your fit. It is made of plastic so make sure your don't ruin the brackets taking off the unnecessary tabs. I used a small rotary tool (name brand) with a cut-off wheel. Also, I agree completely with Bruce from Charlotte, the instructions are useless, follow his advice.
Pros: It works and looks nice when done.
Cons: Be prepared to spend some time fabricating and the instructions are crazy.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
william t from annapolis, md on 7/17/2014
2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
instructions were not very clear on the setup, took awhile to install
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Throw away the install guide
Bruce from Charlotte, NC on 7/17/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
So my suggestion on this is attach the front plate to the two side plates, attach to the head-unit and then fit. Remove any tabs that get in the way. Much easier to understand than the chinese menu of an installation guide.
Pros:
Cons: installation guide.
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What a waste
RyanW from Minot AFB, ND on 7/16/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Instructions are abhorrent! Absolutely garbage and very difficult to follow. They read like a "choose your own adventure" book in a two page pamphlet except that they never get you to the end. Disgustingly vague and practically useless. I am now forced to purchase an entirely new bracket because whoever wrote these installation instructions couldn't keep them straight.
Pros: What?
Cons: Instructions do more harm than good.
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A little fiddly, but ultimately worked
JeffS. from Murfreesboro, TN on 7/16/2014
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
A lot of tabs to break off. Had to really study the instructions to make sure and not screw it up. The face plate was kind of a tight fit and bows out a little when installed, but you can't tell when the vehicle dash trim is installed. I hope the plastic holds up over time.
Pros: It did adapt the radio to the truck as advertised.
Cons: Takes a bit of study to make sure and break off the correct tabs.
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install kit
mark from baltimore on 7/11/2014
there install kits are perfect . makes install so ez !!!! thank you
Pros: perfect fit
Cons: na
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GMK-422
Jon from Lexington, NC on 7/9/2014
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This kit makes my radio look like it belongs. You know that friend who has that awkward looking radio in their vehicle? Sure it sounds nice, but it just sticks out like a sore thumb. Well, this will not be you! My only complaint, it doesn't exactly match the color of my factory dash. Other than that, it is sweet!
Pros: Good value. Looks sweet/factory.
Cons: Colors don't exactly match up to factory.
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Just what I expected
OFTOKC from Hinton Oklahoma on 7/8/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Just what I expected when I ordered this item. Very simple to use and understand the instructions. Took about 10 minutes to install and looks great in my truck
Pros:
Cons: Sometimes the tavern kind of hard to break off by hand
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Kit
Kit from Del Rio tx on 7/6/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Perfect kit for my sterio. The fit was exactly what I needed and wanted, no gaps, nor anything looking like if an rookie installed my stereo even tho I'm not an expert at this
Pros: The right kit for the right vehicle is a critical step while adding an aftermarket radio.
Cons: None
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Nice unit
Crutchfield customer from Lincoln Ne on 7/1/2014
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
Nice mount for radio, directions are a bit confusing.
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So-so kit
Todd from Quakertown, PA on 6/27/2014
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Could only use the side mounting brackets with the JVC KW-HDR81BT double din head unit I bought. The trim ring from the kit is too small...even with the JVC's sleeve removed. Instructions are a bit confusing.
Pros: Had what was needed to install my head unit
Cons: Confusing instructions. Couldn't use the supplied trim ring. Fortunately, the JVC head unit had its own.
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Looks great
MDP from Woodbury, MN on 6/16/2014
2003 Pontiac Vibe
Looks great and finishes off the install well.
Pros: Looks good
Cons: Lots of extra tabs to remove. Slightly confusing instructions
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Annoying!
SHollen from Raleigh,NC on 6/11/2014
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
This kit was really frustrating to assemble for my Trailblazer. It was made like a one-size-fits-all, but required multiple pieces to be cut off which was tedious and hazardous. It would be just as simple to have different kits that fit most car types. However, once we got it cut to size, it looks great.
Pros: Looks good and fits well.
Cons: Very difficult to assemble for my car. Required a lot of time and cutting to get the perfect fit for my car.
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mounting kit
Crutchfield customer from peoria illinois on 6/4/2014
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
product was fine, but instruction lacking. guidance on tab removal is needed...I cut some tabs with a hack saw and was able to bend others back and forth with pliers to remove.
Pros: good fit, easy ti install
Cons: had to figure out how to remove tabsl on my own
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install kit
Dave H from Mechanicsville Va on 6/3/2014
2001 GMC Savana
No Instructions to adapt to Chev van
Pros: Once adapted install easy
Cons: No instructions for installation. This is the worst set of install instruction I have seen .
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Looks Great!
SR from Kansas City on 6/3/2014
2002 GMC Envoy
Worked out great in my 2002 GMC Envoy. Fit perfectly.
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Dash Kit
RandyB from Coos Bay, oregon on 5/31/2014
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Once i figured out the pieces i needed for my vehicle it worked out fine.
Pros: it was free
Cons: confusing what piece is needed for you vehicle, Hard to screw side brackets on had to modify a little
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Works, but not impressive
DaveS from Portland, OR on 5/27/2014
2003 Pontiac Grand Am
This adapter worked fine for installing a new head unit into our 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. As expected, it's just a big piece of plastic with tabs in the right spot to bolt to the OEM mounting holes. Where I think it could be improved is either a more specific product offering for each model of car, or a better way to customize it. As it is you get somewhat cryptic instructions that tell you to remove certain tabs depending on what model car you have. What you aren't told is how best to accomplish that, and the tabs aren't scored or otherwise marked in a way make them easy to remove (which kind of makes sense since that would also necessarily weaken them, which is not what you want for the tabs you keep). I ended up using wire snippers to remove the unwanted tabs, and it was difficult and the result a bit ugly. But it did work.
Pros: Does the job
Cons: Tabs are hard to remove cleanly, instructions are a bit cryptic
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Didnt fit at all
bola from Godfrey IL on 5/26/2014
2003 GMC Sierra 1500
Didnt fit my truck at all even though it said it did
Pros: There are no pros
Cons: iF YOU ARE GOOD IMPROVISING THEN ITS ok AND CAN FILE HERE AND THERE AND MAKE IT WORK THEN ITS ok
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American International GMK-422 In-dash Receiver Kit
MikeO from Denver, CO on 5/18/2014
2008 Chevrolet Colorado
Realizing this is a universal kit for many applications, it seemed sill to end up with almost none of the kit actually installed on the unit itself.
Pros: Ease of installation.
Cons: None I can think of. Trash perhaps?
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Works.
Wenjen4 from Allen, Ok. on 5/2/2014
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
It works. Instructions are confusing. I know it's a universal kit so I shouldn't complain about having to break tabs, but they are difficult to trim.
Pros: Gets the radio in the truck.
Cons: Difficult to break unneeded tabs.
0 of 0 found this helpful
American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Cumming, GA on 4/30/2014
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
Worked but the instructions were terrible.
Pros: Worked
Cons: Instructions were terrible. I had to assemble it and see what I actually needed to trim as the instructions really can't be followed.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Jim W from Cornell, IL on 4/28/2014
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
Kit worked fine but instructions were a little vague. Once I figured out which tabs to keep and which to cut it was fine.
Pros: Once instructions were deciphered it worked well.
Cons: Very generic instructions - poorly worded.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Olympian wa on 4/15/2014
2007 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 Classic
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Made the stereo fit nicely
Kountry from Cumberland, Md on 4/13/2014
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
The instructions were very confusing. I had to take the old unit out of the car first and use it as a guide.
Pros: Made the install look nice.
Cons: POOR Instructions!
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OK
Joe W from Wilkes-Barre,PA on 4/10/2014
2005 Chevrolet Malibu (Classic)
A little plasticy, just enough to mount radio
Pros: easy to install
Cons: hard to understand instructions. This kit fits a tousand radios, a little unclear as to what parts to use on my unit.
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It works
JYaz from Hanover, PA on 4/10/2014
2005 GMC Sierra 2500/3500
It does what it should. Looks ok
Pros: Holds the radio in place
Cons: Too many extra parts to take off of it.
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Good product
Jake H from Independence, MO on 4/8/2014
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Good product. Looks good installed. The instructions are lacking clarity for sure. The product required a great deal of manipulating to fit my application. Best advice is to remove the factory head unit and compare the pieces to make them match. If you are looking for a kit that you can pull out of the box and it install it this is not the one.
Pros: Works and looks good
Cons: Requires a great deal of manipulating and thoughtful decision making.
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2003 Pontiac Bonneville dash kit
Michael McKinney from Sumter on 4/7/2014
0 of 0 found this helpful
Great
Jason from Hanford ca on 4/6/2014
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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GMK-422
RichardH from Waldoboro, ME on 4/4/2014
2005 GMC Sierra 1500
The instructions were confusing. The plasitc parts had bumps and seepage from their moiding process. However, I was able to get a good result by cleaning up parts and using my old unit as a guide.
Pros: After much study and calls it provided a strong conversion unit.
Cons: Poor instructions and quality control.
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Bracket
Giovanni from Denver, CO on 4/1/2014
2004 Pontiac Vibe
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Fit perfectly
Bill from Sugar Grove, IL on 3/26/2014
Fit the radio and the opening perfectly
Pros: Everything fit
Cons: Almost too many mounting points. This adapter probably fits every GM vehicle made with a double DIN radio. I removed all but 2.
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GM 2500HD
Brainerd from Brainerd, MN on 3/24/2014
It did the job. Kit worked
Pros: Works Needed part
Cons: None
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from Chesapeake, va on 3/23/2014
2003 Chevrolet S10
Easy to use kit to make aftermarket radios fit in stock locations.
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Instructions were confusing...
joe from Norman, OK on 3/17/2014
2001 Pontiac Sunfire
I've installed a few stereos with kits from Crutchfield, all without issue, however, this kit was a bit disappointing! So, this product, technically works for my car, however...I literally did not follow the instructions... they were too confusing! On one page, it would say to break off certain tabs if your vehicle was not this certain type, then you'd go to the next page and their would a diagram that looked almost like a side view, and we should "not remove" other tabs if your vehicle was on this new list. In the end, I had to put the pieces together, do what I will call a "visual fit" of the bracket, then break off all the tabs based on that... Like I said, it technically works, but I would almost recommend not following the instructions on this one!
Pros: It will fit... there are about 20 different car models this bracket will fit, and it certainly worked for my car
Cons: The instructions were confusing and a bit hard to follow.
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Great Product
MzLadyX from Spokane, WA on 3/17/2014
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
Worked great with the receiver that it was sent with.
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Dash Kit
Dvib from Maysville Ky on 3/13/2014
2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Easy to configure and easy to install. Looked like it was OEM kit in my dash!
Pros: Easy assembly, easy install
Cons: NONE
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Vague Instructions
Ron from Webb City, MO on 3/10/2014
2005 GMC Yukon XL
Instructions are vague for installation
Pros: When instructions are obtained, the devise works well
Cons: Vague instillation instructions for GMC.
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Made it so easy
Chris from Indiana on 3/6/2014
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
What a great product. just followed the directions for my 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the system fit right in with out having to use the metal sleeve.
Pros: perfect fit
Cons: removing some of the tabs was a little diificult but nothing that a sharp box knife and some patience didn't take care of.
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Receiver Kit
FB-Nomad from NC on 3/3/2014
instructions were not clear enough for each make of auto.
Pros: Fit great
Cons: unclear instruction on tabs to remove
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Works fine
AndrewD from NorCal on 3/3/2014
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This kit works as advertised, but you need to take care when breaking off the tabs you do not need. I used a hacksaw blade (by hand) to remove the larger tabs on the trim plate. The side-plate tabs were removed using needle nose pliers.
Pros: Works fine Looks good
Cons: Tabs can be difficult to remove - use care
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Chris from St.cloud, MN. on 3/2/2014
2003 GMC Envoy XL
I had to go to a local shop and buy a new one because the directions told me to cut the tabs off the sides and when I went to install my deck the tabs I needed were the wrong ones so if you buy this take your factory deck out first so you know you are not cutting off the tabs you need
Pros: It would have been a 5 star if the directions were written well
Cons: The directions are horrible they should tell you to take your factory deck out first so you know what your working with
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Confusing...
Dave from MA on 3/1/2014
2002 Chevrolet Express
Directions for installing this kit were very confusing. I literally took the directions after reading them over 10 times and threw it out. I then lined up the brackets that would be screwed in and cut the rest off.. I know the kit was made to accommodate many vehicles but i feel like the directions need some work. In my opinion, ease of installing and directions are just as important as the quality of the product.
Pros: Fits perfectly in my vehicle and great quality!
Cons: Directions were useless.
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Install Kit
Jenks from Wichita, KS on 2/24/2014
2001 Chevrolet Express
Good install kit, simple to use and secures radio firmly.
Pros: Simple to use, installs easy.
Cons: None
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In-dash Receiver Kit
Sean P from Southern California on 2/22/2014
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
Easy to install
Pros: Fits many models
Cons: Pieces need to be cut off with care.
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Read directions carefully
Don from WV on 2/14/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Iinstalled in a 2004 silverado and it fits up perfectly. The instructions are a bit triicky to figure out which pieces need to be removed as it is a universal kit and therefore list several different makes and models, however as I said, it fits perfect and is a snap to put together. I actually had to order a second one since the "free" one that came with my order, I cut the wrong monting tabs off. Maybe out of haste as well, but insttructions could be better.
Pros: Sufficient hardware Fit
Cons: Instructions and diagrams
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Scott from Hartford CT on 2/10/2014
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Works well although the directions weren't very helpful
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Good piece, took a while to figure it out
rotordawg from Central, NH on 2/4/2014
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This unit can fit thousands of radios. Once modified (per instructions) it fit my radio perfectly. In order to fit my Jensen I had to cut most of the tabs off. They are mounted real good so it was hard to cut them. The instructions are very vague and I had to read them several times before I got it. Once modified it fit nice.
Pros: Great fit once modified for my radio. Some extra parts I didn't need.
Cons: Only gave 4 stars because the instructions suck and tabs were hard to break off.
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In dash
Luvmychi3 from Wisconsin on 2/4/2014
2004 Pontiac Vibe
Great item. Very solid. Directions that were included seemed a bit confusing, but manageable.
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GMK-422
KBvo from Mechanicsville, VA on 2/2/2014
2010 Chevrolet Colorado
This installation kit is no good. Instructions are very unclear. I just had to "figure it out" for myself on my 2010 Chevy Colorado. Crutchfield needs to look at this kit and see if another brand would be better. I am very disappointed with this kit, first time I have ever not been satisfied completely by a Crutchfield item.
Pros: None.
Cons: See above.
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Perfect fit
Lox4rox from Texas on 2/2/2014
2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali
Fit perfectly in my 04 Denali. Easy to install.
Pros: Fit and ease of install
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
bt from va on 1/31/2014
2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
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In-dash Receiver Kit
Arnie L from Croydon Pa on 1/22/2014
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
Great piece everything fit perfect and looks clean when installed
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2003 Silvarado
D.S. from SoCal on 1/20/2014
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
It works, but the instructions were not very good. Lots of tabs to cut off! They are not clear though on which ones. Everything that I could see in the instructions seemed that you were supposed to cut all of the tabs off, but I knew that some had to stay. I finally had to remove the old stereo to compare. My suggestion, just throw away instructions and line it up yourself to see what you need to do.
Pros: It does what it is supposed to.
Cons: Instructions
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A Necessary Evil
Crutchfield customer from Delran, NJ on 1/14/2014
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The instructions were VERY hard to follow, and you end up throwing away more than you use. With the unit I purchased I only needed the sides, and the supplied screws were too short. Longer screws from my tool box, and a little "Automotive" know-how got the job done.
Pros:
Cons: Very Poor instructions for my unit.
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You get what you pay for...
Bill S from Albuquerque, NM on 1/13/2014
Pretty basic - a few pieces of plastic. The problem is in the instructions. They don't depict what you need to do very well. You are supposed to remove numerous unneeded tabs, but the diagrams leave a lot to be desired so you don't know which ones to remove and which ones to leave. I had to call to ask.
Pros: Ended up with a nice clean installation.
Cons: Getting there was a pain - poor directions, and very confusing if you don't install stereos all the time.
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Required, but instructions were not clear
SiddR from Temecula, CA on 1/13/2014
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
This product is required to install a new receiver, however, the instructions were not very clear. The pictures didn't show clearly what tabs should be cut, and didn't give instructions on how to cut those tabs. In the end, I had to figure out what tabs to cut by looking at my old receiver.
Pros: Makes a new receiver fit properly in the dash.
Cons: Poor instructions especially pictures in the instructions
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LOOKS LIKE A FACTORY INSTALL
BJK from OKC OK on 1/13/2014
LOOKS LIKE A FACTORY INSTALL. CRUTCHFIELD SENT IT FREE WITH THE STEREO AND BACK UP CAMERA ORDER
Pros: ALL POSITIVE
Cons: NONE
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It works
Vcpbp101 from San Antonio, TX on 1/9/2014
2005 Chevrolet Colorado
It works as it should but takes a little planning and thinking on the instructions part. Once installed though, everything fit perfectly.
Pros: Perfect fit once installed
Cons: instructions can be a little confusing
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Not so perfect fit
DonH from Clarksville TN on 1/6/2014
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This is a great kit to make installing non-factory radio a fairly easy chore. Problem is it is made for multiple vehicles and you need a dremmel or a multi-cutting tool to make it fit properly. For the 2005 Silverado you have to take off nearly every single mounting tab to make it fit.
Pros: works well once modified
Cons: have to modify
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Mark from Dallas, Texas on 1/5/2014
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
0 of 0 found this helpful
Free and Easy. Can't beat that.
Jeff M from San Antonio, TX on 1/3/2014
2003 Chevrolet Suburban
This install kit was very easy to use. The instructions were simple and clear, and the new head unit looks like it belongs in the truck. Very happy with this kit.
Pros: Easy to install, looks great.
Cons:
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Yes it works, instructions lousy
Steve KY from Ashland KY on 1/3/2014
Works but instructions really sketchy.This thing apparently is cleverly designed to mount every radio made into any car ever made. You have to figure out which tabs you need and which you don't. Then cut off the unneeded ones. The instructions are vague. And you don't want to cut off one that you will need . If you use the kit daily, probably not a problem, but for a first time, a lot of head scratching!
Pros: Works
Cons: Confusing instructions
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Makes the fit nice
a w from Garden City, KS on 1/2/2014
2004 GMC Yukon XL
The fit and finish are nice, but the directions are confusing. I ended up not using them and using common sense to install.
Pros: Fits as specified once all the extra tabs are cut off.
Cons: Directions are hard to understand, but look at your dash and you'll figure it out.
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Decent product but could use improved instructions
JET from Fort Myers, FL on 1/1/2014
2005 GMC Sierra 1500
Overall, not a bad product, and better in quality than the brittle Metra kits I've used in the past. The tabs that are meant to be broken off to customize the kit for different vehicles could be easier to remove (perhaps score them better), and the instructions provided could use a lot of improvement. For example, this kit instructs one to break off the tabs "as shown" in the illustration, but the illustration isn't marked at all, it just shows the part, unaltered and unmarked. An experienced installer won't have too much trouble (or perhaps none at all... I didn't) figuring out what to remove to make it work, but I can see where a novice/beginner might get tripped up and potentially remove something that is necessary for the installation.
Pros: Sturdy, good fit, overall good quality, and as always, provided free by Crutchfield with the purchase of most head units, one of the many reasons I continue to buy from them!
Cons: Poorly written/marked instructions
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Easy to use!
SC from Nelsonville, Ohio on 12/29/2013
2006 Chevrolet Colorado
Instructions could be a bit clearer since you are required to cut and remove tabs on the plastic. Very sold mount once you get it in. It takes a fair amt of force to snap the front on to the sides and I was worried about it snapping, but it held up!
Pros: Quick and sturdy
Cons: Instructions could use some fine tuning, but after you stare at it for a while and get up the nerve to start cutting tabs off, it's ok. Several places the instructions say "remove all tabs except models not listed above" ...and there are no models listed above at all
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Confusing!
Weeks from Oakland, MD on 12/27/2013
Wow! This is the most confusing "in-dash receiver kit" I have worked with. I have a 2004 Chevy Cavalier and it was very hard to figure which tabs to keep and which to break off. The manufacturers instructions were extremely confusing!! This kit is used for several vehicles and has way too many instructions. Couldn't easily find my vehicle in the jumble.
Pros: Needed for a custom fit.
Cons: Hard to follow instructions.
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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit
Crutchfield customer from lansing, Mi on 12/22/2013
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The instructions were sort of clear. They made one triple check because you weren't sure if you should remove a part or keep it, you just knew of the part.
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