The 2022 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 was just caught testing, providing a look at the upcoming pickup’s mid-cycle enhancement (MCE), otherwise known as a refresh.
The biggest changes for the upcoming 2022 model year will be found inside the cabin, but there are a few exterior changes expected as well. For example, this prototype model is seen wearing placeholder headlamps, which means the front end of the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 won’t come with a simple grille swap, but rather a more extensive front fascia redesign.
This particular model is also wearing the same 20-inch, multi-dimensional polished aluminum wheels (RPO code RTL) as the current Sierra Denali 1500.
Inside the cabin, the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali (and indeed all 2022 Sierra models) will receive a revised center stack that’s similar to that of the all-new 2021 GMC Yukon. The new cabin will come with revised infotainment screen and larger face, while either a larger Driver Information Center, or fully digital gauge cluster will be found behind the steering wheel.
We also expected General Motor’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driver assist system to be offered on the 2022 GMC Sierra, enabling hands-free driving on select stretches of highway.
Similar updates are expected for the Chevrolet Silverado, which is based on the same GM T1 platform as the Sierra. The upcoming Silverado is also expected to offer its own version of the GM Sierra’s MultiPro tailgate dubbed MultiFlex, as GM Authority has reported previously.
The GMC Sierra received a complete overhaul for the 2019 model year, marking the fourth generation for the nameplate. Despite the cries of some critics claiming that the GMC Sierra did not have the right cabin treatment to best the competition, GMC Sierra sales continue to pour in, rising 10 percent to 106,833 units for the first six months of 2020. Now, with further revisions set to arrive for the 2022 model year, including the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali, perhaps those criticisms will finally be put to rest.
What do you want to see from the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra Denali? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more GMC Sierra news, GMC news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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The only thing that will matter is what they have done to the interior in my humble opinion.
The Denali needs to update, a 12 in information screen and sound system comparable to the Dodge Limited. It’s interior is plain Jane compared to the Dodge Limited’s interior.
I want to return to the Denali but until the Denali’s interior catches up to the Limited’s interior, that can’t happen.
The Limited’s interior and sound system win’s hands down. I get a new one every year, bring me home Denali. The Denali is a great truck, the luxury aspects needs a lot of work. For the price luxury can’t be compromised.
I don’t mind the current interior. It could use updates to complete with ram for everyday drivers but for truck people; GMC is clearly the better choice, not to mention resale value. As a guy who sells these things for a living what the GMC really needs is an Elevation package for every trim. It’s not for everybody but the monochromatic look with black wheels is in. GM refuses to put body color bumpers and a black grill on Denali because Denali is known as a chrome truck. We sell Elevation packages with an aftermarket leather package constantly, 5-1 what we sell SLT’s. GM has to build what the people want. If we had an incredible looking truck in every trim, people would realize how simply functional the current interior is.
The interior needs updating for 2022.
Just whatever GM does, please further the features and looks away from Chevy. Makes no sense to have marketing claim industry exclusive when it’s cheap brother steals it’s a couple months into sales.
11 of the downvotes are Chevy owners
You mean like Chevrolet’s knock off brother GMC stole Chevrolet’s literal whole truck and engine for decades? GM stuck their GM’Corporate’ grille on a Chevy truck for decades on end simply to sell trucks at B.O.P. dealers. They couldn’t sell Chevy trucks at those dealers as Chevy dealers had the rights for that.
In the late 90’s they were deciding to keep GMC around or just fold it. They came up with Denali as a last ditch effort to justify keeping two trucks. It worked. In fact it worked so well that Chevrolet sales were lost because Chevy didn’t have a Denali all the while Ford, Dodge and the rest were coming up with high end trims of their own. Just be glad GMC exists. The Denali exclusivity only worked when Chevrolet competitors had nothing to offer. Now Chevrolet Has to compete in a big way to keep GM afloat. GMC is Chevrolet truck with different sheet metal stampings these years. Nothing wrong with that. And I don’t think the Denali or plain GMC front end needed fixed. It looked good as usual. It’s Chevrolet’s front end that needed fixed. As usual anymore since 2003.
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SLT to offer the technology package.
GM sucks I was going to buy a new truck I found out it’s made in Mexico I think I’ll just restore old truck
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I really hope they get rid of that ugly engine bage on the front quarter panels!!!
agreed the badg looks like junk it just fell there
Michael, I agree completely!
The interior is in need for a total makeover. The Ford and Ram have truck looking interiors while GM’s fail by comparison. I’m a GM guy but feel let down every time they release a new truck or SUV. I just hope they don’t use the same dash that’s used in the new Yukon’s and Tahoe’s. I really like those but please don’t use it in the new trucks…
I like this truck and the design of the grill. The work Denali on the front show Excellent, Quality and the the top of the Line of the GMC line of Trucks. PUT A NEW INTERIOR AND YOU WILL HAVE A HOME RUN.
I was never enamored with the positioning of the side-view mirrors protruding from the door panels. In my opinion, it breaks up beautiful body lines of the truck. If the mirrors and the bracket were the same color as the body of the truck, it would be an improvement.
quick guess here, that front hood cover is hiding GM’s ram air hood scoop from the HD’s? be a quick easy and cheap way to boost look and engine performance. They haven’t posted actual numbers, but allegedly it helps greatly with high altitude breathing, and that might allow for additional breathing for the 6.2 models to bring them closer to the corvette output.
It looks like they may be redesigning the wheel well openings, based on the body lines showing through the camo. It seems to be a bit less beveled on the front edge compared to the current truck. I think that could be a nice improvement. Aside from the aforementioned wheel wells, the interior, and of course the horrible mirror placement, I think the current truck is a really great looking design! With a little tweaking here and there, it would be perfect in my opinion.
Better seats more plush like the ram limited and coil springs. No one is going to throw concrete in a 80k Denali trim.
And most of all ambient lighting and massive amounts of smart technology needed.
The 2020 interior is embarrassing looks like 1990 junk.
Not true on 1990 comment. The 1994 I bought came with velour interior not completely plastic like today lol
I want to get rid of my 2020 sierra Denali 2500 now I cant stand it, the seats are rock hard, the suspension kills you, i almost crashed, and the voice activation for navigation is a 15 year old platform that doesn’t work and tha dash is all fake plastic to look like leather, so disappointed, I thought a Denali was the best.
I was wrong, Ram 2500 lumited is number 1
When will GM offer the midgate again. I want an 8′ bed.
Auto up and auto down on all windows/ switches, bring back the galsses holder, full roll down rear window (like tundra), better vented seats. HUD. Adaptive cruise. Better towing from the 1500 for both chevy and gmc.
Bought a 2020 1500 SLT. Loving it, beautiful truck, drives, rides, and handles like a luxury machine, also gets plenty of compliments. No complaints here.
Because you haven’t drove a real truck. GMC Heavy duty suck
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Good job!
The 2016 GMC Sierra refresh looked good when it initially was introduced and still looks good currently so I’m sure the Design Chief won’t let us down with the 2022 update, would be nice if the Super Cruise option is added in as well as 3 to 4 new exterior colors.
I Hope the dash and the interior change a lote ( because the Sierra is a Goud loquing truck
bring back the regular cab short box
If you are a Dodge or Ford guy , you are not going to say good things about another brand.
I want a double cab with Navigation!!
Give us a big screen in the center of the dash for navigation and other controls. When the revised interior makes it to the Chevrolet lineup, then I’ll consider trading up.
I’ve always been a Ford guy but I really liked the new Chevy’s until I saw the interior, what a joke. The interior in my 2018 F150 looks better.
If they revamp the interior to look as nice as the outside, I may just consider switching over.
When upgrading the interior, how about some color (beside light/dark black)?? I love the AT4, but hate the black-with-peanutbutter-stripes. Everyone else can do colors in their trucks, why not GM??
Come on GM how about bumping up the horse power on that 6.2. While 420 hp is nice I’d like to see a segment lead by GM and get that rating up to around 500 hp. Unfortunately GM always reacts instead of being proactive. How about it GM?
I had a 2019 denali and only kept it for 6 months. As someone else already mentioned: Seats are hard as rock, dash is full of cheap plastic. Needs infotainment upgrade.
Anyone else notice there is no more sunglasses holder in the roof!? Gone. And although the rear seat storage is handy, the front pockets (doors and console area) are smaller than the previous gen.
The best this is the exterior shape and the drivtrain (10spd w 6.2)
After 7 GM half tons in a row since 2006, im currently in an F150 Limited.. like sitting on a plush sofa. So much more refined inside
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Interior: Panoramic Sunroof, 360° cameras, self park (parallel), all the autonomous driving functions available from the competition, trailer park/backup assist
Exterior: more HP/torque, a “Raptor” crushing version
Unlimited accessories and options
Also Denali needs to set it self apart from ALL the others, exclusive options, etc. and overall better fit and finish.
Very simple….just look at the Ram truck interior.
Ram interior + Sierra exterior = A perfect truck.
This is the best it’s ever gonna look!