Infotainment System -> Audio Players for your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2018-2025
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lines interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble on the
radio.
as snow and ice. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open, or a roof loaded
with cargo, reception may be affected.
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the unconnected end comes in contact
with liquids or another power source such
as the accessory power outlet.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
Audio Players
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
provides digital radio reception. Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in
and out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM
signal for a period of time. Some cellular
services may interfere with SXM reception
causing loss of signal.
USB Audio
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
To play music via USB:
When using media devices such as USB and
mobile devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could contain files
that affect system operation or performance
and should be avoided.
1. On the audio now playing page, touch
source and select USB.
2. If there is no device connected, follow
the screen prompts to connect the
device.
USB Port
3. Supported media content will appear on
the display.
The vehicle may be equipped with multiple
USB ports. Ports may also be used for
charging. Music may be played from a
connected USB device.
Mobile Device Usage
Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio)
Music may be played from a paired
Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth (Pairing and
Using a Phone for Uplevel Radio) 0 165 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for
Base Radio) 0 169 or Bluetooth (Overview)
0 165 for help pairing a device.
Mobile device usage, such as making or
receiving calls, charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause static
interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile
device or turn it off if this happens.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle when not in use.
Accessory cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical short if
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Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band roof antenna may be used
for radio, navigation, and other
communication systems, depending on the
equipped options. To ensure clear reception,
keep the antenna clear of obstructions, such
Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls or the mobile device. If Bluetooth is
selected and no volume is present, check the
volume setting on the infotainment system.
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Music can be launched by touching
Bluetooth from the recent sources list on
the left of the display or by touching the
More option and then touching the
Bluetooth device.
All devices launch audio differently. When
selecting Bluetooth as a source, the radio
may show as paused on the display. Press
play on the device or touch p on the
vehicle display to begin playback.
To play music via Bluetooth:
1. On the audio now playing page, touch
source and select the desired Bluetooth
device.
2. If there is no device connected, follow
the screen prompts to pair the device.
To play music via Bluetooth:
Browse functionality will be provided where
supported by the Bluetooth device. This
media content will not be part of the
MyMedia source mode.
1. Power on the device, and pair to connect
the device.
3. Supported media content will appear on
the display.
2. Once paired, touch Audio from the Home
Page, then touch Bluetooth from the
recent sources list on the left of the
display.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
Some smartphones support sending
Bluetooth music information to display on
the radio. When the radio receives this
information, it will check to see if any is
available and display it. For more
information about supported Bluetooth
features, visit your brand website. See
Online Account 0 432 for details.
Managing Bluetooth devices allows you to
add, delete, or select another paired device.
Only one Bluetooth device can be active at
a time.
Bluetooth Sound Menu
See “Infotainment System Sound Menu”
under AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0 154 or
AM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio) 0 156.
Some smartphones support sending
Bluetooth music information to display on
the radio. When the radio receives this
information, it will check to see if any is
available and display it. For more
information about supported Bluetooth
features, visit your brand website. See
Online Account 0 432 for details.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 438.
From the Home Page:
Bluetooth Audio (Uplevel Radio)
Music may be played from a connected
Bluetooth device.
1. Touch Audio.
2. Touch Devices to add or delete devices.
When touching Bluetooth, the radio may
not be able to launch the audio player on
the connected device to start playing. When
the vehicle is not moving, use the mobile
device to begin playback.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 438.
Volume and song selection may be
controlled by using the infotainment
controls. If Bluetooth is selected and no
volume is present, check the volume setting
on the infotainment system or the
connected phone.





