CRUX SOCGM-17 GM Class II Radio Replacement Interface with Chime

CRUX Interfacing Solutions SOCGM-17
Key Features:

• Product Type: Radio / Head Unit Replacement Interface
• Vehicle System: GM Class II Data Bus
• Factory Audio Compatibility: Non-amplified systems
• Factory Chime Retention: Yes
• Retained Accessory Power (RAP): Yes
• OnStar Retention: No
• Steering Wheel Control Retention: No
• Bose Compatibility: No
• Application: Aftermarket radio installation in select GM vehicles

Construction

• Compact electronic interface module
• Vehicle-specific GM wiring harness
• Factory-style connection to compatible GM Class II wiring
• Aftermarket-radio wiring leads
• Designed specifically for non-amplified factory audio applications

Features

• Retains factory safety and warning chimes
• Retains RAP (Retained Accessory Power)
• Supports installation of an aftermarket head unit
• Retained chimes include:
  • Seat belt
  • Check engine
  • Key-in-ignition
  • Low fuel
  • Low oil
  • Lights-on warning
• Provides a switched accessory output; CRUX notes that a relay may be required when the radio requires more than 3 amps.

Dimensions

CRUX does not publish verified overall dimensions or product weight for the SOCGM-17. For marketplace listings, I recommend leaving these fields unspecified instead of estimating.

Performance

• Interfaces compatible aftermarket radios with select GM Class II Data Bus vehicles
• Preserves factory warning-chime operation after the original radio is removed
• Maintains Retained Accessory Power functionality
• Intended specifically for non-amplified systems
• Does not retain factory OnStar
• Does not retain factory steering-wheel audio controls
• Does not support Premium Bose/Y-91 systems

Applications

Compatible with select model years of:

• Buick: Century, LaCrosse, Rainier, Rendezvous, Terraza
• Cadillac: Escalade
• Chevrolet: Avalanche, Cavalier, Colorado, Corvette, Express, Impala, Monte Carlo, S-10, Silverado, Silverado Classic, SSR, Suburban, Tahoe, TrailBlazer, Uplander, Venture
• GMC: Canyon, Envoy, Savana, Sierra, Sierra Classic, Yukon
• Hummer: H2, H3
• Isuzu: Ascender
• Oldsmobile: Alero, Bravada, Silhouette
• Pontiac: Aztek, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Montana, Sunfire
• Saab: 9-7X
• Saturn: Relay

Exact year, model and factory audio system should be verified before purchase.

Included

• 1 × CRUX SOCGM-17 Interface Module
• 1 × GM-17 Vehicle Wiring Harness