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is it the simple fact that you want to keep the red display?
the stock units are usually (unless premium; Bose, Monsoon, Infinity, etc.) inferior to newer aftermarket stereos, and will cost extremely more from the dealer, or about the same for a recycled on from a salvage yard, that a new one would cost, including the harness and installation at a store or shop.
Sony, Dual, Pioneer all make MP3/CD stereos with red displays, that will look, sound, and last better and longer than an OEM radio.
if you have already made the purchase of an older unit, on its casing will be a model and serial#. this will be needed by any GM dealer to find or re-program a LOCking code into the system. some dealers will do this free of charge, if they feel you will be utilizing their services for future work; some dealers will charge for the LOC code. the service department and/or service mgr would be the ones to talk to.
make sure it is an interchangeable unit with your vehicle. salvage yards will have a Hollander Exchange Catalog that will show which radio units swap into different vehicles. if the harness is different you may be cutting and splicing, or purchasing a harness kit ($15-40.) which will allow everything to work properly.
hope this helps
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