Has anyone else looked into getting an aftermarket steering wheel replacement for our existing setup? At this time I'm still debating whether or not to do a steering wheel swap with an aftermarket without bags. A matching two-tone steering wheel perhaps:

 

There is nothing aftermarket that will work with the airbags and wheel controls.

I've been looking for a while and have just recently decided on a wheel. I don't have stereo controls (have a remote - don't need 'em), and don't ever use cruise control either. I will be wiring in 2 switches to control the DIC ("a" for page, and "b" for reset), on the two outer wheel spokes.

Still not sure about the 'bag situation, but there is a work around, Erich from Darkside did a wheel swap for their SEMA car and they had it running without bags. It can be done. Losing the airbags is always a safety concern - but I got along fine without them for many years.

A late model GM wheel adapter should get you going.
Good luck,

 

It should be the same as the Caviler, Cobalt, S-10. Late model adapter and a 20omh resister will keep the air bag light off. Minus the hands on controls it is quite easy. Bags sell for decent money on ebay as well.

 

yeah i figure since I dont use overdrive and can live without volume control. I'll look around some more to figure out exactly what parts are needed for the mod. Thanks for the info!

 

So did you ever change out your wheel?
I'm looking into that too

 

neh, totally skipped the idea.