CRUX SOCGM-17 General Motors Class II Radio Replacement Interface with Factory Chime & RAP Retention

Replace the factory radio in select General Motors Class II Data-Bus vehicles while retaining important factory warning chimes and Retained Accessory Power with the CRUX SOCGM-17. Designed for compatible non-Bose GM applications, this interface allows installation of an aftermarket stereo while maintaining essential audible vehicle alerts that may otherwise be lost when the original factory radio is removed.

General Features

• CRUX SOCGM-17 Radio Replacement Interface

• Designed for Select General Motors Class II Data-Bus Vehicles

• Designed for Aftermarket Car Stereo Installation

• Retains Factory Safety & Warning Chimes

• Retains R.A.P. – Retained Accessory Power

• Vehicle-Specific Radio Integration

• Helps Simplify Aftermarket Stereo Installation

• Designed for Compatible Non-Bose Audio Systems

• Does Not Retain Factory OnStar

• Does Not Retain Factory Steering Wheel Controls

• Does Not Support Premium Bose / Y91 Systems

Factory Warning Chime Retention

Many GM Class II vehicles route important safety and warning sounds through the factory radio. The CRUX SOCGM-17 is designed to retain supported factory chimes when the original radio is replaced.

Retained Chime Functions

• Seat Belt Warning

• Check Engine Alert

• Key-in-Ignition Warning

• Low Fuel Warning

• Low Oil Warning

• Lights-On Warning

Retained Accessory Power – RAP

The SOCGM-17 retains compatible RAP functionality, allowing the aftermarket radio to continue operating according to the vehicle's retained accessory power system.

• Retains R.A.P. – Retained Accessory Power

• Designed to Maintain Compatible Factory Accessory Operation

• Helps Provide Proper Aftermarket Radio Integration

Bose Audio System Compatibility

The CRUX SOCGM-17 is intended for compatible non-Bose audio systems.

• Not Compatible with Factory Bose Audio Systems

• Does Not Support Premium Bose / Y91 Systems

• For Bose-equipped applications, the supplied product information recommends CRUX SOCGM-17C

• Verify factory audio system before ordering

OnStar Notice

• Does Not Retain Factory OnStar

• Factory OnStar functionality may be lost after radio replacement

• A different integration interface is required when OnStar retention is needed

Steering Wheel Control Notice

• Does Not Retain Factory Steering Wheel Controls

• A separate compatible steering wheel control interface may be required

• Verify aftermarket radio compatibility before installation

Vehicle Compatibility

Buick Century

• 2004-2005 Buick Century

Buick LaCrosse

• 2005-2007 Buick LaCrosse

Buick Rainier

• 2003-2007 Buick Rainier

Buick Rendezvous

• 2003-2005 Buick Rendezvous

Buick Terraza

• 2005-2007 Buick Terraza

Cadillac Escalade

• 2004-2006 Cadillac Escalade

Chevrolet Avalanche

• 2003-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

Chevrolet Cavalier

• 2000-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Colorado

• 2003-2013 Chevrolet Colorado

Chevrolet Corvette

• 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette*

Chevrolet Express

• 2004-2007 Chevrolet Express

Chevrolet Impala

• 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet Monte Carlo

• 2000-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet S-10

• 2003-2004 Chevrolet S-10

Chevrolet Silverado

• 2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado

• 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic

Chevrolet SSR

• 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR

Chevrolet Suburban

• 2003-2006 Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Tahoe

• 2003-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe

Chevrolet TrailBlazer

• 2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Chevrolet Uplander

• 2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander

Chevrolet Venture

• 2003-2006 Chevrolet Venture

GMC Canyon

• 2004-2011 GMC Canyon

GMC Envoy

• 2002-2009 GMC Envoy

GMC Savana

• 2003-2007 GMC Savana

GMC Sierra

• 2003-2006 GMC Sierra

• 2007 GMC Sierra Classic

GMC Yukon

• 2003-2006 GMC Yukon

Hummer H2

• 2003-2007 Hummer H2

Hummer H3

• 2005-2009 Hummer H3

Isuzu Ascender

• 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender

Oldsmobile Alero

• 2001-2004 Oldsmobile Alero

Oldsmobile Bravada

• 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada

Oldsmobile Silhouette

• 2000-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Pontiac Aztek

• 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek

Pontiac Grand Am

• 2001-2005 Pontiac Grand Am

Pontiac Grand Prix

• 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

Pontiac Montana

• 2000-2006 Pontiac Montana

Pontiac Sunfire

• 2000-2005 Pontiac Sunfire

Saab 9-7X

• 2005-2008 Saab 9-7X

Saturn Relay

• 2007 Saturn Relay

Chevrolet Corvette Fitment Note

• Some Chevrolet Corvette applications require additional compatibility verification

• The supplied manufacturer information recommends providing the vehicle VIN for technical verification before installation

Accessory Power / Relay Note

Some aftermarket radios may require more current than the interface can directly provide. In those applications, an external relay may be necessary.

• A Relay May Be Required for Radios Drawing More Than 3 Amps

• A Common Symptom of Insufficient Accessory Current is the Radio Repeatedly Turning On and Off

• Refer to the CRUX installation wiring diagram when adding a relay

Important Compatibility Notes

• Designed for compatible GM Class II Data-Bus vehicles

• Intended for compatible non-Bose systems

• Does not retain OnStar

• Does not retain steering wheel controls

• Does not support Premium Bose / Y91 systems

• Some Corvette applications require additional verification

• Factory feature retention depends on vehicle, trim, factory radio, and audio configuration

What's in this Package

• (1) CRUX SOCGM-17 General Motors Class II Radio Replacement Interface with Chime Retention

Installation Notes

• Designed for the compatible Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Isuzu, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, and Saturn applications listed above.

• Verify that the vehicle uses a compatible GM Class II Data-Bus system.

• Verify that the vehicle is not equipped with an unsupported Bose / Premium Bose / Y91 system.

• Factory OnStar and steering wheel controls are not retained by this interface.

• A relay may be required when the aftermarket radio requires more than 3 amps of accessory current.

• Additional dash kits, antenna adapters, steering wheel control interfaces, or other installation accessories may be required depending on the vehicle.

• Professional installation is recommended.

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