Description
Ghost touches, phantom inputs, self-scrolling menus, dark spots, cracked glass, or a dim display on your 8 inch MyLink or IntelliLink screen? This is a brand-new* OEM GM replacement 8 inch touch screen assembly with controls for the 2014-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (K2 platform) with IO5 or IO6 infotainment. It restores factory clarity, touch response and operation, and installs as a direct, plug-and-play replacement.
When the original assembly fails, the classic symptom is ghost or phantom inputs: the screen registering touches on its own. That includes the instrument cluster (DIC) jumping to the audio menu without you touching anything, because a swipe on this screen is what triggers that switch. Replacing the assembly resolves it.
Silverado and Sierra touch screen replacement: fitment
| Vehicle | Years (K2) | Infotainment | Backlight color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2014-2018 | 8″ IO5 / IO6 | Blue/green |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD (K2 carryover) | 2019 | 8″ IO5 / IO6 | Blue/green |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD / 3500HD | 2015-2019 | 8″ IO5 / IO6 | Blue/green |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2014-2018 | 8″ IO5 / IO6 | Red (2014-2016), blue/green (2017 and later) |
| GMC Sierra 1500 Limited (K2 carryover) | 2019 | 8″ IO5 / IO6 | Blue/green |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD | 2015-2019 | 8″ IO5 / IO6 | Red (2015-2016), blue/green (2017 and later) |
2019 note: for 2019, this screen fits the K2 HD trucks and the two K2 carryover 1500s, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited. It does not fit the redesigned 2019 Silverado or Sierra 1500 (T1). If your 2019 has the new body and interior, it is a T1 truck and this is not your screen.
Backlight color: how to choose
The control backlight must match your factory dash lighting:
- Red: 2014-2016 GMC Sierra
- Blue/green: 2017 and later GMC Sierra, and every Chevrolet Silverado in any year
Important: trucks with Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE, RPO U42) are not compatible
This is the standard (non-RSE) screen. The separate RSE (U42) version is discontinued and no longer available. GM no longer produces it and we cannot source it.
If your truck has RSE (RPO U42), this standard screen will not power on and is not the correct part for your vehicle. Do not order it for an RSE truck.
How to check: look for RPO code U42 on the RPO label in your glove box. RSE trucks have a roof-mounted rear entertainment screen and a front DVD or Blu-ray player. If that describes your truck, this listing is not for you.
Ghost touch, dark spots, cracks and other screen symptoms
These point to the screen itself, and a new screen fixes them:
- Ghost touch: the screen registers touches you did not make, menus scroll on their own, or the cluster keeps switching to the audio menu.
- Dead touch: the picture looks normal, but parts of the screen, or all of it, no longer respond when you press.
- Dark spots, or a display that has gone dim or faded.
- Cracked or shattered glass.
Black screen, blank screen, lines or scrambled images: it may not be the screen
The picture on your screen comes from the HMI module behind the dash, not from the screen itself. When the HMI or the radio fails, the screen often gets the blame. These symptoms can come from either the screen or a module:
- A completely black or blank screen, or one that never comes on at all.
- Vertical lines across the display, or scrambled, flickering or distorted images.
- A screen that freezes, reboots on its own or gets stuck on the startup logo.
If you see any of these, please have the truck diagnosed before you order, because these screens are non-returnable and a new screen will not fix a failed HMI or radio. If you are not sure which part you need, contact us with your VIN and a description of the problem.
Installation and programming
Plug and play on supported K2 trucks: no dealer visit and no programming. Most installs take 15 to 20 minutes with a nylon pry tool to release the bezel. This assembly does not take part in any security or Theft Lock routine, so if you are chasing a Theft Lock problem, this is not the part you need.
What’s included
- Included: OEM 8 inch touch screen assembly with the physical hard-key controls, as pictured.
- Not included: the HMI module or the radio (ACM) module. Your existing HMI and radio stay in place.
Before you order
Please have your truck diagnosed to confirm the screen assembly is the failed part before you order. These are non-returnable. Every unit is opened and bench-tested before it ships to confirm it works correctly.
*Because of the age of the platform, some part numbers are no longer in production. Those orders are filled with GM factory refurbished units carrying the same GM warranty.
Why WAMS
White Automotive & Media Services has specialized in OEM-correct GM electronics since 2003. Brand-new or GM factory refurbished hardware only, never salvage and never aftermarket. Family-owned in Wixom, Michigan, with more than 20 years of GM infotainment experience and a 5-star track record on this product.
Silverado touch screen replacement: frequently asked questions
Is this a genuine GM screen?
Yes. This is an OEM GM 8 inch touch screen assembly with controls, as pictured.
Is it new or refurbished?
Brand new, except where GM no longer produces the part number your truck needs. Those orders are filled with GM factory refurbished units that carry the same GM warranty. We never sell salvage or aftermarket screens.
Which trucks does it fit?
2014-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra on the K2 platform with the 8 inch IO5 or IO6 system. For 2019, it fits the K2 HD trucks and the K2 carryover 1500s (Silverado 1500 LD and Sierra 1500 Limited), not the redesigned 2019 T1 trucks.
I have a redesigned 2019 or later Silverado or Sierra. Does this fit?
No. The redesigned trucks are on the T1 platform and use a different screen. We sell that screen as a separate listing.
Will it work on my 7 inch IOB radio?
No. This screen is for the 8 inch IO5 and IO6 systems only.
Do I need programming after install?
No. It is plug and play on supported K2 trucks, with no dealer visit and no programming.
Does this include the HMI or radio module?
No. This listing is the screen assembly only. Your existing HMI and radio (ACM) module stay in place.
My screen is black, blank or scrambled. Is it the screen or a module?
It can be either. A black or blank screen, vertical lines, scrambled or flickering images, freezing or rebooting can come from the screen, the HMI module or the radio. Please have the truck diagnosed before you order, because these screens are non-returnable. Ghost touch, dead touch spots, dark spots and cracked glass point to the screen itself.
Which backlight color should I choose?
Red for a 2014-2016 GMC Sierra. Blue/green for a 2017 or later GMC Sierra and for every Chevrolet Silverado.
I have Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE, RPO U42). Will this work?
No. The RSE (U42) screen is a different part, and it is discontinued and no longer available. This standard screen will not power on in an RSE truck, so do not order it for one.
How do I know if my truck has RSE?
Check the RPO label in your glove box for code U42. RSE trucks have a roof-mounted rear entertainment screen and a front DVD or Blu-ray player.
Kenneth Lassen (verified owner) –
Working great. Thanks guys!
Travis Powers (verified owner) –
Stop looking around the internet and buy this!
I normally don’t write reviews, but I felt compelled in this case.
I have a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT and was experiencing the Intellilink system problems most people are describing here. I looked around the internet for months, read tons of review, watched videos, etc… Finally pulled the trigger on this. So glad I did!
Received the unit in less than a week. Installation was one of the easiest things I’ve ever done. Plug and play – didn’t have to reprogram anything. Would highly suggest buying a cheap nylon pry tool to pop off the bezel (got a kit on Amazon for $8). New unit works like brand new – for about half the cost a dealership would charge.
Hope this helps.
skippywizzer (verified owner) –
I was having a problem with my 2015 Silverado Infotainment Screen. It was ghosting. Would change the SiriusXM screen to the guide and then go into Seek mode, switching between channels on its own. It would also change the DIC on the dashboard and show the XM channel it was playing. In navigation mode, it would divert to other screens nearby your location and take you off your route. Crazy stuff. At first I thought maybe it was the HMI but after reading other reviews and Q&A’s, I was pretty sure it was the Infotainment Screen. Appears it was. The part arrived in a GM OEM box and packed extremely well in formed foam padding. It took every bit of 15 minutes to change this out after watching a couple of youtube videos. It’s been working flawlessly for a few weeks now. So glad I found WAMS! Many thanks!!
James Windham (verified owner) –
I purchased the 8″ screen to upgrade from the 4″. Glad I went with WAMS. Screen arrived quickly, fair price & was easy to install. I would definitely buy from them again.
Dylan Meskimen (verified owner) –
Just got this replacement because my radio screen was glitching between stations and screens and became very distracting when driving down the road, not only did this fix the problem but it also help make the Apple Carplay/Android Auto work 100% better and smoother. Also makes the truck feel brand new again. This company is amazing and well worth the price of the unit! Highly recommend!
Kent Donald (verified owner) –
My part came about a week after placing the order. It was brand new and packaged securely. Unfortunately, I still had the same issue of the radio not working with no display or sound. Wish there was a way to recoup some of the money spent, but I understand their policy.
Salvatore Biviano (verified owner) –
My Screen was giving me nightmares, jumping around on the stations and navigation like it was possessed. In 15 minutes I installed the new screen module and all my problems were solved.
Keith Rabun (verified owner) –
After driving my 2015 Silverado LTZ for two years with a flaky touchscreen, I bought a supposedly working used unit online and quickly discovered the fallacy in trusting sellers who really have no clue what they’re selling. Got my money back and bought a new genuine replacement from WAMS and it worked perfectly; unlike the failed attempt with the used unit. Only took 20 minutes from start to finish to replace the defective original unit with this new unit. Simple and easy to do after watching a few YT videos. Fingers crossed the new units have a longer lifespan than the originals. Will definitely use WAMS should the need arise in the future.
Kenneth Earle (verified owner) –
Worked like a charm. Easy to install as well. I highly recommend WAMS.
Mark Hicks (verified owner) –
fixed all my problems with my radio jumping to different stations. very happy