TrailBlazer 4WD V8-5.3L VIN M (2006)
Antenna Cable: Customer Interest
Audio System - Poor Radio Reception/Station Drifting
Bulletin No.: 05-08-44-016A
Date: March 15, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Poor Radio Reception or Radio Will Not Stay On Station (Check Antenna Coax Cable Connection and/or Install Antenna Cable Extension)
Models:
2004-2006 Buick Rainier
2002-2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
2004-2006 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL
2004-2005 GMC Envoy XUV
2006 GMC Envoy Denali, Envoy Denali XL
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
2005-2006 Saab 9-7X
Attention:
Vehicles built after December 21, 2004 were produced with the radio antenna extension cable already installed. Use GMVIS to determine the vehicle
build date.
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add models and provide another cause for the condition. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-44-016
(Section 08 - Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on poor radio reception or that the radio will not hold the station. This occurs on either AM or FM bands.
Cause
The antenna coax cable connection behind the glove box door may not be fully seated or incorrect radio coax impedance.
Correction
Inspect the antenna coax cable connection and/or install an antenna extension cable, P/N 15267997, using the following procedure.
1.
Remove the right closeout/insulator panel from the IP.
2.
Verify that the antenna coax cable connection leads are fully seated.
3.
If the leads are fully seated, separate the connection and install an antenna extension cable, P/N 15267997, between the two leads.
4.
Install the right closeout/insulator panel to the IP.
Parts Information
Warranty Information (excluding Saab U.S. Models)
