Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Poor AM and FM radio reception is dependent on multiple influences, some of which may not be vehicle related. Areas which have high RF traffic or block the signal path may cause a degradation in radio reception. Radio reception may also be influenced by items within the vehicle, but are not part of the radio system. Such examples are aftermarket electrical accessories or other items which may generate noise in the vehicle electrical system.
AM reception is highly dependent on the antenna receiving battery voltage from the radio. The antenna has a built in antenna amplifier that boosts both AM and FM reception. If the antenna does not receive battery voltage, the radio will still receive FM stations but AM stations will not be received.