GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:
issuePoor radio reception from a loose radio antenna mastRemove
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Known issuesPoor radio reception from a loose radio antenna mast1
Manufacturer communication2001–2002 GMC FULL-SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES (YUKON) ・ 2006-03-01
Poor radio reception from a loose radio antenna mast
1Fault
- Some customers may experience poor radio reception.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- The concern may be related to a loose radio antenna mast.
3Correction
Repair
- Since April 2001 an orange or black plastic wrench has been attached to the antenna mast; it is provided to attach the mast properly to the antenna base during new vehicle prep.
Parts
- Replacement wrenches are available only with new antenna mast assemblies.
Caution
- The wrench is then to be placed in the glove box for the owner's later use.
- The wrench is made of plastic to avoid damage to the finish on the antenna mast.
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- Applies to:The information applies to 2001-02 full-size trucks and utilities, both old and new body styles.
- Condition:Some customers may experience poor radio reception.
- Cause:The concern may be related to a loose radio antenna mast.
- Repair:Since April 2001 an orange or black plastic wrench has been attached to the antenna mast; it is provided to attach the mast properly to the antenna base during new vehicle prep.
- Caution:The wrench is then to be placed in the glove box for the owner's later use.
- Caution:The wrench is made of plastic to avoid damage to the finish on the antenna mast.
- Parts:Replacement wrenches are available only with new antenna mast assemblies.
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- Remedy
- Poor Radio Reception This information applies to 2001-02 full-size trucks and utilities (both old and new body styles). Some customers may experience poor radio reception. This concern may be related to a loose radio antenna mast. Since April, 2001, an orange or black plastic wrench has been attached to the antenna mast. This tool is provided to properly attach the mast to the antenna base during new vehicle prep. It is then to be placed in the glove box for the owner's use later. TIP : The wrench is made of plastic to avoid damage to the finish on the antenna mast. TIP: Replacement wrenches are available only with new antenna mast assemblies.

