The 2022 GMC Yukon will temporarily lose its four-way power lumbar support due to the microchip shortage, GM Authority can confirm.
For a temporary and undisclosed amount of time, 2022 GMC Yukon models that typically come standard with four-way power lumbar support will instead only feature two-way power lumbar support. GMC Yukon trim levels that are offered with standard four-way power lumbar support include the SLT, AT4 and range-topping Denali. Buyers of vehicles affected by this change will receive a $50 credit in exchange for the simplified lumbar adjustment system.
As a result of this change, the 2022 GMC Yukon SLT, AT4 and Denali will also feature standard 10-way power-adjustable front seats instead of 12-way power adjustable seats. Again, this is being done to limit the number of microchips GM uses per vehicle as it continues to wade through the global supply crunch of semiconductor chips.
GM Authority also reported this week that this same change would be applied to the 2022 Chevy Tahoe and 2022 Chevy Suburban as well. Only High Country and Premier trim levels of the two Chevy full-size SUVs come standard with four-way power lumbar adjust. These two trim levels will now come standard with two-way power lumbar adjustment.
To be clear, this is only expected to be a temporary change, however it will be in effect until further notice. Due to the ongoing and ever-changing nature of the global chip shortage, GM is not providing an estimate as to when this change will be lifted for either the GMC Yukon/Yukon XL or Chevy Tahoe/Suburban.
By removing certain features in vehicles, GM has been able to mitigate the effects of the chip shortage on its bottom line. For example, the automaker previously removed Active Fuel Management and Dynamic Fuel Management from certain examples of the Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, as well as Automatic Stop-Start and HD Radio. Other GM models have also been hit with similar chip-related equipment austerity measures.
GM is particularly keen to see larger, more expensive vehicles like the GMC Yukon remain in production amid the chip shortage, as these vehicles represent some of its most popular and profitable products. The GMC Yukon and Yukon XL are both produced at the GM Arlington Assembly plant, which has not taken any chip-related downtime this year.
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Andy will not buy it now,the gm bottom line is really going to take a hit.
budlar, you know me well. Andy will not buy a Yukon Denali XL now. GM’s revenue is headed into the crapper.
I have been buying Chevy’s — almost exclusively since 2001 — three suburbans, an avalanche, traverse, HHR and equinox. I have been a steadfast supporter of buying American. And, the collection provided subpar performance. My Avalanche has about 75000 miles and the engine is rusty, my dashboard is cracked and I had to replace door handles because they broke.
Fast forward to my next car — GMC Yukon Denali XL 2022. I cannot believe the BS coming out of GM. A $50 credit — how about a $50 credit today and you will install by June 30, 2022. I’m sure that the $50 credit allows GM a greater profit margin on a car that is selling for $100K after tax and packaged up. I will keep looking — at cars from competitors and may settle on a dependable and lower priced car from a foreign manufacturer. Dependable and lower priced — that sounds appealing!
Looks like they also removed four-way lumbar from 2022 Escalade
(at least from the Luxury trim, I can’t see a configurator for higher trims yet)
A great example of incompetence. How do you not game plan for this chip issue? Someone must not be paying attention to the engineers. Could this have been planned? GM does not act too concerned. It is the dealers who are getting hammered. How about removing all of this chip related fluff and just make a vehicle that works?
$50? I bet the part would cost way more when it fails and you have to replace it. I love GM’s “pay more get less” approach to car buying. Sorry GM I am buying out my 2019 lease and not coming back for awhile.
I’m interested in that 2019 if your selling.
Amen Patrick. I hope folks remember this insulting dishonest price/credit scheme when things return to “normal”. Options that cost 100s or 1000s to add somehow only result in tiny credits when gm takes them away. Consumers are being screwed at both ends.
My whole family has worked for GM and all drive GM’s also. I retired and ready for a Escalade,
Tahoe or Yukon Denali for travel but the Dealers will not sell me GMS employee pricing plus the chip issue. Plus they want more money on top of MRSP. So I will for the 1st time buy a 2022 Ford Expedition. My son just did also.
You think GM cares? Nope
The new 22 expedition looks really good. I’m thinking of buying the timberline edition.
50$ lmao should be a 1000 for the in convenience, GM making a killing on these vehicles
They will only give a credit for what is actually missing IE.the chip that controls it is the only missing part or component so $50 it probably only costs them a Jackson so they are being generous.
You’re forgetting manufacturers charge for these extra features, so it’s not just the cost of the component, it’s also the a missing function that they usually overcharge and costs an arm and a leg if you were to request it in a higher tier package. At the end of the day, the consumer loses.
I had a deposit for a Yukon XL Denali with the Ultimate Package and I have been waiting for the past 8 months because the dealer couldn’t get the spec I wanted in stock. After all these announcements of features getting removed, issues and recalls, I’ve lost interest and requested my deposit back. While the features aren’t lucrative, when you’re coughing over 85k for a vehicle, every little omitted feature matters. The $50 credits by GM are a joke and not enough for me to pull the trigger or even consider buying such an expensive car when all other manufacturers continue to provide those features as a standard. There’s a fine line and at some point it will be in the back of your head making you wonder what exactly you’ve paid for. If I am paying for luxury and amenities, I’d expect everything…. Why bother paying more for less? GM needs to do more to entice picky buyers like me.
From what I’ve read, here’s what they’ve done and who knows what else they’ll remove.
removed wireless charging
removed 12 point chair adjustment, lowered to 10 point
removed 4 point lumbar support adjustment, lowered to 2 point
removed HD radio
removed electronic steering column lock
removed stopstart engine
2022 models
added buckle to drive feature
added physical camera button
added 12 inch information screens
added lane keep assist with lane departure warning as standard
Let’s not forget the rear headrest issues, airbag problems, lifters, camshaft, and other valve train components that need to be fixed or replaced.
Buying a new car is not smart to begin with but buying a new car with all of these issues…..Yeah…… I’ll hold on to my hard earned money.
I placed an order in the beginning of September for a 3.0L Diesel Yukon XL. Was told by the dealership to not even expect a production update for atleast 8 weeks. Now I’m hoping I’ll have it by Easter, if I’m lucky. Was planning on selling my suburban but it looks like that’s not a good idea.
just took delivery of a 2022 yukon xl. they deleted stop/start and steering column lock for a 50.00 credit each. not a big deal to me but wondering if i can have a 4 way lumbar support installed later. hope that is a plug and play. anybody have any info on that. thanks