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'11 Malibu Poor Radio Reception

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Old June 2nd, 2011, 8:05 PM
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Default '11 Malibu Poor Radio Reception

Just bought an '11 Chevy Malibu 2LT. I seem to have quite a bit of static when listening to the radio, but only FM and AM. XM seems to be working fine, as far as I can tell, though I don't have anything to compare it to since its the only car with XM. Has anybody else noticed a similar issue or know how to solve the problem?

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Old June 2nd, 2011, 11:18 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Static on AM is to be expected but FM should be better and XM, the best. Make sure you don't have anything interfering with the AM/FM antenna located on the rear window, above the defogger grid.
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Welcome to the forum... some window tints may cause interference
Old June 3rd, 2011, 8:19 AM
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Vishaal Patel,

I am sorry to hear that you’re experiencing this issue with your vehicle. Did you speak with your dealership to have them look at your vehicle?

Thank you!

Elizabeth, Chevrolet Customer Service
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Default 2011 Malibu with bad radio reception...

I have a 2011Malibu and the stock stereo works just fine but Iinstalled an aftermarket PA PTID- 8300NR 8.3" and now the radio stations sound like crap. The dvd, cd, usb, sd card, and the av input sound just fine. I bought a Car Radio FM Signal Amplifier Booster Reception and that just boosts the sound on the radio rather than improve the reception. When I installed the new stereo I also used the AD-CR1 40-CR10 AFTRMARKET RADIO TO 2002-UPANTI have checked the window antenna connections in the rear and they are both connected. Like I said it does work just fine with the stock stereo. I also called the techs at chevy and they dont have a clue. Anybody have any ideas???
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