Radio Reception Issues

[ace ventura]

I wanted to start a seperate topic for this. My fm reception is to the point where I don't use the radio. The HD switches in and out to where you have to turn it off as well. I'd be looking to replace the radio with an aftermarket head unit but the integration with the my link probably makes it impossible. Please post up if your having issues.

Edited February 28, 2014 by MotoMedic
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[Willc11]

I have on;y turned on HD radio once. Full disclosure, this is my first vehicle with HD radio, so not sure what is normal operation. Mine did cut out occasionally while going under a bridge. Other than that, so far so good.

 

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[chuckl1218]

My 2014 Silverado LTZ has the Bose radio with Nav and the FM does drift on stations that were solid on my '11 Silverado. It is not bad enough for me to take it to the dealer yet,but it is annoying. There are some HD stations that stay connected and others that drop out occasionally. The Bose sounds good, but now I lose my favorite station a lot.

[CorvetteOJ]

This may be a different situation but thought it worth sharing. My pure FM local station will only play about 50 or 60 miles out of town. The '12 Silverado I sold to get the Denali would play130 to 140 miles out of town. With this comparison, I'm talking the same FM station and going in the same direction from town. The reception, in no way compares with my 2012 Silverado. When I lose it, I just switch to XM and keep on trucking.

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Edited December 5, 2013 by CorvetteOJ

[TJay74]

I came out of a 2010 Sierra, I can tell the radio reception on my new 2014 is not as good. Couple of the smaller radio stations (total broadcasting watts) don't come in very well in the new truck.

 

HD radio should either be in or out since it is a digital signal, HD sounds fine here but most of the HD stations are the bigger stations.

[bladz1454]

NEW 2014 GMC Sierra has HORRIBLE Radio/HD Radio reception. There was a pretty long post about this before with a good amount of people on it. I've concluded they are pushing XM so hard that they made the reception for anything else atrocious.

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Mine is horrible as well. Ive had the truck about 10 miles from the broadcast tower and it still wasnt clear. When I'm about 25 miles away, its equally static-y. About 50 miles and over a mountain pass, its non existent where my multiple work use GMT900's and 2005 are crystal clear!

 

Its a night and day difference and totally ridiculous. I see the manual states something about FM reception is only good for 10-40 miles away and also states that Cell Phones can cause interference........HA

 

I Also hate the XM reception. Any light tree build up on the side of the roads and it cuts out. I'd rather listen to light constant static on the FM than a song cutting in and out on XM

Edited December 5, 2013 by matt1983

[CLOSERHawk]

I have an XM subscription as well as a spotify premium membership. So I should note that 90% of the time, I am utilizing those during my commute.

 

XM - Reception is great and have no issues

 

FM - Reception is filled with static when not in HD. Unfortunately, when it does pick up HD it doesn't STAY in HD. Because I do not use FM regularly, I haven't gotten to the point where I disabled the HD. I should note that before, I had a 2008 Sierra Z71 and listened to FM frequently and the reception was great during the same commute.

 

I am commuting in a major metropolitan area.

Edited December 5, 2013 by CLOSERHawk

[ace ventura]

I'll note too, that I called the phone number for the mylink and they said they can't do anything about reception. They can do a reset but that would not affect reception.

[OkieDavid]

I would say marginal. The radio on the 2010 RAM I traded in and my 2009 G8 are much better. I thought new things are supposed to get better. Haven't tried XM yet. I use Rhapsody through my phone which has streaming and my playlists in it so don't feel like paying for another sub (i.e. XM). I can get the stations I want, but it's not as clear as my old truck. I agree with bladz1454's thought that this seems like them pushing XM. If you viewed the on-line materials for Intellink, there are no instructions for setting favorites, etc, for FM, just references to XM. I realize it's the same process but instead of saying "for FM and XM" it just says "XM".

[Swazimoto]

Ace -

 

Where are you located? I am in the Twin Cities. My reception seems very good. It gets HD on the 3 stations i frequent within a couple of seconds. How long have you had your truck? I read about others with similar concerns... not sure why I am not experiencing any issues.

[KUUG]

Mine seems to be hit or miss. Some days no problems and others it cuts out frequently.

I've been researching ways to boost signal but haven't found anything I can actually work with. It hasn't annoyed me enough to rip everything out.

[ace ventura]

I'm about 40 miles from Chicago. I agree with what another member said that it's hit or miss but the reception overall is not good. I've read about boosters etc.. and it doesn't sound like a good idea. Changing the antenna is not a good idea either because it is the right length. I'd like to check the connections for the antenna to the radio etc.. but I don't want to tear apart my dash. Does anyone know why we have a radio ID for HD? Can you do anything to improve reception for it? I know about XM that you can refresh the signal etc.. but not HD.

[ace ventura]

This is totally a side note but I've often wondered why radio's don't come with the ability to tune in the NOAA weather channels.

[rocnrol]

My 2014 Silverado LTZ has the Bose radio with Nav and the FM does drift on stations that were solid on my '11 Silverado. It is not bad enough for me to take it to the dealer yet,but it is annoying. There are some HD stations that stay connected and others that drop out occasionally. The Bose sounds good, but now I lose my favorite station a lot.

 

this for me too