I have a 2007 Yukon XL. It has the NAV radio. The radio is broken and needs to be replaced. The radio I have does not have Bluetooth. I want to know if other NAV radios with Bluetooth would be compatible with my vehicle. Since I need to replace the radio, I'd like to upgrade if possible. When I do a search for used radios, it asks whether or not my radio has 'voice recognition', so I'm assuming Bluetooth was an option for this style vehicle.

Any help is appreciated. thanks

Just to be clear, I'm looking for an OEM radio that would be plug n play with my vehicle.

I take it you have the Bose system with Nav.
The current OEM Radio could possibly be repaired, & or GM could advise further about possible bluetooth /updated Nav radio options for your XL.

That being said, for more powerful DIY aftermarket solutions, Crutchfield has systems with adapters that makes things happen into bluetooth /USB and maintains steering wheel controls etc.

I am sure many of your local high end car stereo installation shops could also help with any questions & your product needs.

For better visibility, I am moving this to the Audio (and aftermarket electronics) section.

Thanks for the response. I'm not looking for aftermarket options. I can find multiple used OEM radios from salvage yards for a couple hundred. When I do a search it asks whether or not my radio has voice recognition... which I'm assuming is Bluetooth? I know my vehicle has certain trim levels that comes equipped with Bluetooth. My question is, since I need to get another radio anyways, if I buy a used radio with the Bluetooth option, would it work in my vehicle? If not, I will just buy what I currently have.

I would take a walk down to the GM parts department to get some answers.....

Have VIN # available along with pic of SPID label....

Also, voice recognition has more to do with Onstar than the radio......Old onstar systems, when you talked to it, you had to use "key" words.....with voice recognition, you can almost talk normally to the system and it can function without just key words.....I don't think it has anything to do with Bluetooth....


So I guess, if you can give voice commands to your navigation system, you have voice recognition....

I just found this:

Voice Recognition
The navigation system'* voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the navigation system, audio system, and OnStar® features. The DVD map disc must be installed in the navigation system for voice recognition to work. See “Installing the DVD Map Disc” under Maps. Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the Index of your vehicle'* owner manual and for more information.

To use voice recognition, do the following:

Push and hold the SRCE (source) steering wheel control until you hear a beep. The audio system, if on, will mute.
Clearly state one of the commands listed on the following pages.

Helpful Hints for Stating Commands
When a multiple command is available, choose the command that best works for you.
Words that are in brackets are optional. For example, for the command Radio [band] [select] FM, stating Radio FM or Radio select FM are both valid commands.
When the system recognizes the command the system will:
either perform the function
ask you to confirm your choice by clearly stating “yes or no”
issue an error message such as “System does not recognize this command” or direct you to “Please start speaking after the beep”
If the system is not yet ready, the system may state “System is checking the disc. Please wait.”.
To cancel a command or if the system response does not match your verbal command, press and hold the talk symbol button. The system will reply, “System will cancel the voice recognition”.
If you experience difficulty with the system recognizing a command, try saying it more softly, and wait for a few seconds after the beep, or you may just try saying it again.
Background noise may cause voice commands to be misunderstood, including airflow noise from wind.
To use the voice recognition system, the map DVD must be loaded.
This system is able to recognize commands in three different languages. The system will only recognize commands based on the language selected from the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Driver Information Center, DIC Vehicle Personalization” in the Index of your vehicles owner manual.

Voice Recognition Commands
The following list shows all of the voice commands available for the navigation system with a brief description of each. The commands are listed with the optional words in brackets. To use the voice commands, refer to the instructions listed previously.

Voice Tag Commands

The following are voice tag commands you can access by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. You may have up to 40 voice tag entries for destinations.

Navigation go to [destination] (voice tag), navigation select [destination] (voice tag)
These commands instruct the system to select a destination saved under the voice tag you have stored.

When a destination is requested using a voice tag, the system will state, “Press or say cancel if not correct”. To cancel this voice tag destination, using voice recognition, push and hold the g (talk) steering wheel control until you hear a beep, then say “cancel”.

If you are not currently driving on a route, the system will automatically create the voice tag destination as the final destination. If you are currently driving on a route, the system will automatically create the voice tag destination as a waypoint. Up to three waypoints can be created.

Storing Voice Tags

From the address book entry information page, press the Add Voice tag screen button. The system will respond “Name Please?”.

Navigation Help

Navigation Help
This command instructs the system to assist with navigation commands.

Display Commands

Use the following display commands to set the display mode.

Display [set] day [mode]
Use this command to set the display to daytime mode.

Display [set] night [mode]
Use this command to set the display to night mode.

Display [set] auto [mode]
Use this command to set the display to automatic mode. The system will change between day and night mode automatically.

System help
This command instructs the system to assist with display commands.

Radio Commands

The following are radio commands you can access by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. The commands are only available when you are in one of the following audio modes, AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped).

Radio
This command instructs the system to turn the audio system on.

Radio [band] [select] AM, radio [band] [select] FM, radio [band] [select] XM, radio [band] [select] satellite
These commands instruct the system to go to either the AM, FM, or XM (if equipped).

Radio [select] (frequency) AM, radio [select] (frequency) FM
These commands instruct the system to go to a specific frequency on either AM or FM.

Radio [select] (channel) XM, radio [select] (channel) satellite
These commands instruct the system to go to a specific channel on the XM™ band (if equipped). The channel must be a valid channel or the system will keep the radio at the current station setting. The system will pause while searching for the channel.

system will pause while searching for the channel.

Radio help
This command instructs the system to assist with radio commands.

CD Commands

The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written.

CD, DVD, Disc
Use this command to select a CD, DVD, or disc that is currently loaded.

CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track (one, two, three, etc.)
This command instructs the system to select a specific track number.

CD, DVD, Disc select next folder
Use this command to select the next folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.

CD, DVD, Disc select previous folder
Use this command to select the previous folder on the MP3 or audio DVD.

CD help, DVD help, Disc help
This command instructs the system to assist with CD and DVD commands.

Auxiliary Commands

The following auxiliary commands can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. The commands are available when the auxiliary source is available.

Aux, Auxiliary
Use this command to select the auxiliary device, when a device is connected.

OnStar® Command

OnStar
This command instructs the system to connect to OnStar®. You will enter the OnStar® voice recognition system. Refer to your OnStar® manual for more information.

Voice Help

Voice help
This command will provide a description of help commands that are available to use.