The all-new 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe are here, dropping cover in a joint debut event just last month. These next-generation vehicles feature fresh styling, both inside and out, as well as new dimensions and sizing, and a plethora of modern technology to boot. Among the new features on offer is a rear-seat media system, which Chevy describes as “the most advanced and capable [rear-seat media system] in the full-size SUV segment.” Now, we’re taking a closer look at what it has to offer in the following GM Authority Feature Spotlight.
The main draw of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe’s new rear-seat media system are the dual 12.6-inch screens, which are mounted to the back of the headrests of the first-row seats. Chevrolet says this positioning enables both second- and third-row passengers to view the screen content.
What’s more, each of the two rear-seat media screens can display their own unique content thanks to standalone connections for each individual screen. Alternatively, passengers can also share content between the two screens, and even mirror content from an Android phone.
Furthermore, the rear-seat media system in the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe enable passengers to share specific points of interest to the central infotainment screen up front. For example, if a passenger wants to stop at a favorite burger joint, she can send the point of interest to the screen up front so the driver can find it.
In total, the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe offer upwards of five screens placed throughout the cabin. In addition to the dual 12.6-inch diagonal rear-seat LCD displays offered with the optional rear-seat media system, there’s also a standard 10-inch diagonal central color touchscreen in front, an optional 8-inch diagonal instrument cluster, and an optional 15-inch Head-up Display
Complementary tech features include a built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot with available 4G LTE data plan, Apple CarPlay support, Android Auto support, and several USB charge points. Running it all is the new Global B electrical architecture.
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Any idea on the exact date of their release and the price??
Major issue with the send to front screen is that i and i assume many people use Android auto or apple car play. So i assume you can't send it to Android auto if you use that, only the standard nav. Wish gm used Google maps instead of their own nav.
That's correct, the send to front screen is only applicable to the built-in navigation features.
However, the third-gen of GM's infotainment system will use Google navigation... so that might help somewhat:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/09/gm-cars-to-integrate-google-voice-assistant-navigation-apps/
That said, the mapping interface in the current systems is much better than before.
I doubt that 3rd row passengers are going to be able to view the screens on the back of the 1st row seats unless the 2nd row seats are unoccupied and folded. Also how will 3rd row passengers control entertainment system? Current generation has remote. Has GM integrated Roku into new system so it does not need to be physically be plugged into the inputs?
Yet another embarrassment for General Motors CEO Mary Barra and reason for why Barra needs to be terminated; Ford is running commercials of how their 2020 Escape has more rear passenger legroom than the massive Chevrolet Suburban, in any other company this is enough for termination and yet Mary Barra still has a job when will stockholders wake up.
Are you stupid by any chance or on drugs?? Escape is hatchback and you are comparing it with massive Suburban??
You know our Equinox also has more rear leg room than the current Suburban. Pretty common to have more room for the 2nd row when there is no 3rd row to cram behind it.
Not sure how much I like the position of the screens. They seem vulnerable to kids coming and going. Will they offer one central screen, mounted overhead?
Doesn't look like it....
This is the same question my wife has about these screens. I know this is a first generation but something to consider would be the ability to remove an store the screens. Another future possibility (though much more difficult to achieve) is to get out of the rear entertainment business altogether and provide a standardized docking station for ipads, androids, etc... Difficult because they don't all use the same connections but there are converters everywhere.
Should have 2 screens mounted overhead. One for each row like the Suburban.
What devices are recommended for streaming? We purchased the 2021 Tahoe and the RSE has not worked once for us. Can't figure out the miracast and the USB C that connects to my Google pixel won't work either. The headphones also have never connected yet.
We have had the same issue with the headphones!! Argh!!!
Just bought the 2021 Suburban and really disappointed in the RSE system. How can GM create a system that is not seamless with iOS? The most common phone used in the USA. I cannot even get video to play using any combination of cords including USB-C, HDMI etc. What a joke.
Same!! Super disappointed we have bought every apdatper and it still doesn’t connectt 😡
Works with the USB lightening adapter with HDMI port
Just bought a 21 Tahoe and I’m using a Firestick plugged into the rear HDMI jack. Works great, however does anyone know how to see the same content (movie) on the front screen?
That's what I was thinking of doing too. Did you get the 4G data plan to go with the vehicle or are you using your phone's hotspot wifi? Also have you figured out how to pair the headphones that come with the Yukon? I can't get them to work yet. Thanks!!
I have the same concern regarding the position of the Rear screens and kids coming/going. Backpacks, sports, coats, etc. getting caught on or constantly brushing against the screens. For those of you with the screens, what do you think?
Also, sounds like they are not easy to pair/use? No DVDs so really only work if you have wifi on the road, correct?