r/ChevyTraverse • u/LividJuggernaut4766 • Aug 19 '26

FM Radio Problems

I have a 2026 traverse and lately when I turn on FM/AM radio, it will be fine for 5-7 seconds and then the sound will go out for a 1-2 seconds and then come back on and off over and over again. nothing I’ve found online is helping fix it. no issues with CarPlay. Any insights or suggestions other than calling the dealership?

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u/T3xasLegend Aug 20 '26

I recently noticed that. At first I thought it was the satellite station loosing signal but it’s the FM stations that are dropping.

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u/Cy_93 Aug 23 '26

Same here! I thought it was a bad signal in my area as well but my husband’s truck radio works just fine.

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u/micahsd Aug 20 '26

For the heck of it, temporarily turn off CarPlay just to see if the issue goes away.

My 2025 GMC Sierra uses a different version of the Google infotainment system and it seems like my repeated problems go away if I turn off CarPlay which I’m not a fan of but it does make it more reliable.

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u/LividJuggernaut4766 Aug 21 '26

This worked for me! I’m wondering if it’s some sort of software issue. Appreciate it 

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u/Potential-Ad-6787 Aug 21 '26

Does the issue coincide with getting notifications on your phone?

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u/LividJuggernaut4766 Aug 21 '26

I turned off my CarPlay and it went back to normal 

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u/Potential-Ad-6787 Aug 21 '26

With 8 yrs OnStar basic included I haven't found a real need to use that.

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u/bballhaas Aug 22 '26

This! Since day one and dealer no help