GM HMI Infotainment, Radio & Cluster VIN / Theft-Lock Unlock (2014+ Global A/B)
We clear the VIN theft-lock from a used GM HMI screen module, radio, or instrument cluster so it powers up and works in your vehicle instead of showing a Theft Lock screen.
2014+ Global A and Global B HMI screen modules, A11-style radios, and instrument clusters across Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Buick.
How It Works
Three simple steps. Hundreds of mail-in jobs completed for shops, locksmiths, and DIY pros.
Pay & Get Address
Click "Order Now", pay securely via Stripe. We email shipping address + instructions within minutes.
Ship Your Module
Pack per the instructions and ship to our Arlington workshop. USPS or UPS — your choice. Customer pays shipping to us.
Receive in 1-2 Days
Work completed within 24 hours of receipt. Ships back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout — standard to overnight. Tracking emailed.
What You Get
- VIN theft-lock cleared so the module boots normally
- Theft Lock / locked-screen message eliminated
- Module ready to install and configure in your vehicle
- Works with used/junkyard donor units of the matching build
- Bench-verified power-up before return
- Your same physical module back — no core exchange
Compatibility
Confirm your part matches one of the variants below before ordering. Not sure? Text us a photo and we'll verify.
HMI / infotainment
Radios / receivers
Instrument clusters (IPC)
Will This Fix My Problem?
Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't.
Fixes:
- ✓Theft Lock message on a swapped-in used HMI or radio
- ✓Black screen / boot-loop on a donor infotainment module
- ✓Used instrument cluster showing locked / VIN-mismatch behavior
- ✓Replacement screen module that won't accept the new VIN
- ✓Donor radio that powers but stays non-functional
Won't fix:
- ✗Hardware failures (cracked LCD, dead touch panel, water damage, failed backlight)
- ✗Wrong-build mismatch - an IO5 unit cannot become IO6, and nav/Bose options must match the RPO
- ✗Network/wiring faults, blown fuses, or amplifier issues outside the module
- ✗Vehicle-side anti-theft faults originating in the BCM or body modules
Shipping Instructions
These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.
Ship your module to 1168 W Pioneer Parkway, Arlington TX 76013. Return shipping is selected and paid at checkout — Standard $14.95 (3–5 days), UPS 2-Day $29.95, or UPS overnight $74.95 — and most modules go back the next business day.
What to include in your box
- The complete module (HMI screen, radio, or cluster) - leave the case closed
- Your vehicle's VIN (required to set the unit up for your car)
- Year / make / model / trim and the RPO code if known (IO5/IO6)
- Name, return address, and callback number
- Anti-static wrap and a padded box; no harness needed
Ship to
Auto Module Lab
1168 W Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013
Frequently Asked
Still have a question? Text us — replies in minutes.
What does Theft Lock mean on a GM HMI or radio?
Do I need to match IO5 vs IO6?
Will the unlocked module need in-car setup after I install it?
Can you unlock an instrument cluster the same way?
My screen is cracked — can unlocking fix that?
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Where we serve GM HMI / Radio / Cluster VIN Unlock
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Ready to ship?
Pay now, get the shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Your module is back on your bench within a week.