2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Speaker Sizes

The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 factory audio system features dashboard and front door panel locations that accommodate 2.5 inch and 6x9 inch units respectively, while center console and rear door panel locations accept 6.5 inch and 6.75 inch speakers. Compatible types for an upgrade or replacement consist of midrange, midbass, and full-range units.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Center Console 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Requires console disassembly
  • Very limited space
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Dashboard 2.5 Midrange
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.75 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Speaker Replacement Summary

4 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 0

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Radio Slot Size (DIN)

DIN Type Size (inch) Size (mm) Notes
Single DIN or Double DIN 7"×2" or 7"×4" 180×50 or 180×100 Vehicle supports both radio sizes
  • Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
  • Check slot depth - it may vary

Additional Notes

  • The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 includes four distinct speaker locations with varying sizes and functions throughout the cabin, suggesting a tiered approach to audio coverage across different frequency ranges.
  • Dashboard speakers at 2.5 inches serve as dedicated midrange drivers, likely handling vocal frequencies and upper-mid content separately from the larger door-mounted units.
  • Front door panels accommodate 6x9 inch full-range speakers, which represent the largest speaker size in the vehicle and potentially serve as the primary sound source for occupants in forward seating positions.
  • Center console speakers at 6.5 inches offer compatibility with both midbass and full-range options, providing flexibility in system configuration depending on whether dedicated subwoofer reinforcement is present.
  • Rear door panels feature 6.75 inch speakers with similar midbass and full-range compatibility, maintaining consistent rear soundstage capabilities while differing slightly in size from the center console location.
  • The presence of both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility indicates multiple head unit installation options, potentially affecting available dash space and integration of aftermarket components.
  • Replacing the smaller dashboard midrange units might yield less noticeable improvement compared to upgrading the larger door speakers, where surface area and excursion potential more directly influence overall output and bass response.
  • The oval 6x9 configuration in front doors typically offers greater cone area than round 6.5 or 6.75 inch speakers, potentially providing enhanced low-frequency extension and overall efficiency within the same mounting depth.