NTK AN0055 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Overview

NTK AN0055 is an ambient air temperature sensor for a wide range of GM vehicles, including Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC applications. It is built with a plastic body, a 2-terminal blade design, and an oblong female connector for direct sensor replacement where this configuration is specified.

Fits 2014-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, N/A. Fits 2015-2022 GMC Sierra 1500, N/A. Fits 2018-2022 Chevrolet Equinox, N/A. Fits 2017-2022 Cadillac XT5, N/A. Fits 2018-2022 Buick Enclave, N/A.

Key Features

• Ambient air temperature sensor for HVAC and climate-control input.
• Plastic housing with a push-on mount type.
• Oblong connector shape with female connector gender.
• Blade terminals with 2-terminal electrical connection.
• OE-style sensor coverage for import and domestic vehicles.

Detailed Description

NTK AN0055 is part of the NTK Ambient Air Temperature Sensor line, backed by NTK's technical sensor focus and OE experience. The sensor is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications and is tested under thermal shock, vibration, and OBD verification conditions. This part number, AN0055, is used across many GM platforms, including Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Cadillac XT5 applications.

This part cross-references Standard Ignition AX355 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a failed ambient temperature reading sensor.
• Restoring HVAC system temperature input accuracy.
• Addressing incorrect outside temperature display behavior.
• Correcting sensor-related climate control response issues.
• Supporting proper ambient air data for vehicle systems.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal style, and mount type before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model, since AN0055 covers multiple GM platforms with different sensor locations and configurations. For 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 applications, note the externally mounted configuration listed in fitment.

Quality Assurance

NTK states that this sensor is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications and is validated through thermal shock, vibration, and OBD testing. NTK is the only OE supplier with a full line of technical sensors in the aftermarket for import and domestic vehicles.