The 2022 Silverado 1500 and 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 are set to introduce model refreshes with a host of changes and updates, including brand-new interior designs. GM Authority has covered spy photos of both refreshed models before, including the new interior designs, and judging by what we’ve seen thus far, it looks as though the two upcoming half-ton pickups will offer two different infotainment screens.
Although spy images of the 2022 Silverado’s interior are a bit hazy, the interior in the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 was recently revealed with greater clarity, providing a nearly unobstructed view of the refreshed pickup’s infotainment screen.
2022 GMC Sierra Denali 1500
2022 Silverado 1500
Looking over the latest images, we noticed that the infotainment screens located in the center stack of both vehicles appear to be different. The biggest giveaway is with regard to the dimensions, as the 2022 Silverado looks as though it’s equipped with a taller infotainment screen, whereas the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 gets a shorter screen. The screen width for both models appears to be identical.
This difference leads us to believe that the 2022 Silverado will offer the tall screen pictured in the spy shots featured here, while the 2022 GMC Sierra will offer two different center stack configurations.
With two different center stack configurations, the GMC light duty pickup will follow in the footsteps of another GMC product, namely the all-new 2021 GMC Yukon. As GM Authority covered previously, the infotainment screen in the 2021 Yukon Denali is integrated with the center stack, whereas the rest of the lineup is equipped with a stand-up “tablet” style infotainment screen.
2021 GMC Yukon Denali
2021 GMC Yukon AT4
Notably, both the 2022 Silverado and 2022 GMC Sierra will also delete the column shifter, replacing it with a new “digital” shifter in the center console. As seen previously, the new shifter in the 2022 GMC Sierra looks as though it is identical to that of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV.
Further updates with the 2022 model year for both models include a new front and rear fascia, new wheel designs, new colors, and the latest tech.
2022 GMC Sierra
The new light duty 2022 models were originally set to debut later in the 2021 calendar year, but due to the ongoing global microchip shortage, the debut has been delayed.
As for the heavy duty Silverado and Sierra, look for both to continue into the 2022 model year with minor changes compared to their refreshed light-duty counterparts, with a full refresh for the HD models set to arrive for the 2023 model year.
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It’s nice to have something else to help differentiate the two trucks. It seems that GM is taking the competition seriously.
I cannot wait to order a new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado.
I doubt the lower trims will delete the column shifter. Some people buy the GM’s because it has a proper truck shifter and not a stupid car do-dad that eats up console space
If they continue to offer the WT with a split-bench seat option there will need to be a column shifter or selector on the dash. ISZ
I am sure the majority of trucks will continue to be split bench,probably with dash mounted buttons for the shifting duties.
I agree! All this new fangled technology is ridiculous! I long for the days of steel all around me, no crumple zones, one long bench seat with coils only and an 8 track player. This crap of having buttons and computers in your trucks is just asking for trouble. The next thing you know they will be trying to put some kind of technology in our trucks that will allow people to push a button and not have to keep their foot on the gas on long trips…….that’s just asking for trouble right there.
“The next thing you know they will be trying to put some kind of technology in our trucks that will allow people to push a button and not have to keep their foot on the gas on long trips”
Can’t decide if your being serious or funny, in case your serious your talking about cruise control, invented in1948! Your really going to have a hard time wrapping your head around Super Cruise haha!
I sure hope you’re right. I wouldn’t be a big fan of push buttons on consul for shifting. I believe my dad had an old Dodge that had push buttons.
I am just not a tablet style fan,granted i guess some like it because it is mounted higher?
Tesla is doing it cause it looks like a friggin’ iPad. Apple is cool/Thus cool dude 😎 Tesla did a really stupid screen setup just to be “techy” Everyone is following as a result. Honestly it’s a horrible design. Blocks drivers view, and even if it is lowered to where it doesn’t block the road and just the hood, takes up the space that OEM’s were using for the on dash catchall bins that were SUPER handy. GM had the right idea a long time agoe for easy media display. Its called the HUD just like the military has used for decades.
Still wondering why a chip shortage affects the refresh?? Does the refresh use more chips than the old truck?
Introducing newer technologies means there is a need for newer faster chips. The more data that needs to be processed will require faster chips…etc. Not sure if they actually need more chips, but that could be a possibility.
The Yukon Denali looks way nicer. More luxurious and cleaner lines then the AT4
Originally GMAuthority said the 2019 trucks were rushed to market to compete with Rams new truck as an excuse for the terrible design and quality of their interiors. Yet 2020 came and no updated interiors. Have no fear, the 2021 model will be a huge update!!! Nope. 2022!!! Nope.
Tell me what a chip shortage has to do with updating the interior. Does the old interior not use semi conductors but the new one does? That’s a no, they both do. We have already used the “but Covid” excuse for pushing it back one year. Ford was able to make an all new truck for 2021. GM has no valid excuse outside “We really don’t care how terrible our vehicles are if they still make money”.
Lots of thumbs down, I’d love to know why…lol
If the image with the screen only slightly visible is the second option then it doesn’t appear exactly the same as the AT4 shown. The screen in the AT4 sits nearly level with the top of the steering wheel. The screen in question appears to sit several inches lower. Perhaps it’s not going to be a stand up tablet style at all? If it’s still a tablet then it appears far more subtle and better integrated.
But Nonsense says everybody loves the cheap, crappy interior. We need a hard plastic dash and seats to stand up for the real truckers like me.
Let’s put the chip delay into perspective for some not understanding.
The 2021 trucks were scheduled, ordered and one Tory made to build these trucks. The delay due to the chips prevent these trucks being finished.
GM would like to fill the remaining orders and use up the already made instock 2021 parts before they start on the 2022.
Better to sell the parts on a truck vs scrapping them as overstock.
Also I’d the 2021 and 2022 were on the same lot the 2021 would need a substantial discount to move vs the 22.
This is the path to taking less of a hit as with the shortage of trucks as it is the 2021 should sell out fast once built and attain higher ATP than competing with the new truck.
My youngest son just purchased a 2021 GMC it’s in the Dealership shop in Eden with engine knocking. He had previously owned GM products he has seriously going to a Ford product. The Veh. has been their a week and communication and compensation unsatisfying. Some defect or something with valves not sure.
Call the GMC 800# and tell them you want it towed to another dealer, for one thing bad valves do not knock and one week without a proper diagnosis is ridicules. If it is brand new I would push hard for a BRAND new not rebuilt engine,
Nonsense says you should expect those problems if your a real truck man.
I would like to know the screen sizes….GM cannot mess this up, they’ve had years to correct this.