How to Disable the Door Chime on a Silverado
by John CookIf you're trying to listen to the radio in your Silverado with the door open, then the "door open" warning chime can be very annoying. On most Silverados, there is no way to disable this warning using the factory settings, although you can reduce the volume of the chime sound. However, there are a few non-factory approved methods you can use to disable the door chime. Most of them are fairly easy to accomplish, but you do have to have a basic ability to identify different vehicle parts.
Step 1
Close the door latch while the door is open. On some truck models, this will stop the chime.
Step 2
Identify where the chime is coming from: On some models, it comes from a separate speaker.
Step 3
Cut the wire to the separate speaker to permanently disable the chime.
Step 4
Spray the foam into the speaker so the speaker cannot function; again, this permanently disables the chime.
Step 5
Install an aftermarket head unit for the radio: This will also stop the chime in some models.
Things You'll Need
- Insulating foam
- Wire cutters
Warnings
- These methods are permanent, so you will not be able to turn the chime back on when you sell the vehicle without replacing the parts.
- In some models, these actions will also disable the seat belt warning chime.
Writer Bio
John Cook has been writing professionally since 2010 and has over 20 years of experience working with horses and animals, and over 8 years of experience in the web design and computing industry. Cook holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Maryland.
