Production of the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave crossovers will come back online next week.
Both the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave are produced at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan. Neither nameplate has been produced in recent months, with the plant going dark back on July 19th. GM has now confirmed it will come back online on October 4th, starting production of the 2022 model year Traverse and Enclave.
Just like GM’s other facilities, the recent production shutdowns at the Lansing Delta Township plant are tied to the semiconductor chip shortage. Many of GM’s plants will come back online next week after components-related shutdowns, including the Lansing Grand River and Ramos Arizpe facilities.
The 2022 Chevy Traverse represents the first model year for the mid-cycle-enhancement (MCE) version of the crossover. Compared to the outgoing 2021 model, the 2022 Traverse features revised exterior styling with new LED headlamps and taillights, a mildly revamped interior with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a new standard Chevy Safety Assist package that brings more active safety tech to the vehicle.
The 2022 Buick Enclave also represents the first model for the mid-cycle enhancement and introduces similar updates, including sharpened exterior styling and a mildly updated interior with a restyled center console and push-button Electronic Transmission Range Select.
Both crossovers will continue to offer the 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, which produces 310 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 266 pound-feet of torque at 2,800 rpm. The V6 is paired with a GM nine-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is available as an option.
The refreshed versions of both the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave were originally set to arrive for the 2021 model year, however they were pushed back to 2022 due to complications stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Comments
Enclave refreshed front fascia looks horrible!! Is this because Opel kept the “eyebrow” daytime running lights design cue during the sale? Envision looks better but is different, too.
As much as I want to love the Enclave, the front end looks “messy”. Too many dings, dents and creases. The front end on the 21 looks more streamlined. This is ugly to be honest. Not to mention the sun shade for the sun roof snaps back to open like something out of a 3 Stooges short. Just screams cheap. Vehicles half this price have a power sun shade. The rear passengers have a power sun shade. Can’t do both. Is it that hard? GM needed to save a half cent I guess. Fail. Also, the head unit carries over from 1996 yet the Envision gets a new set up. This is GMs flagship for Buick. Unacceptable. Sorry for the rant.
Your all entitled to your own opinion, but to me it looks AWESOME. Love the deep side sweep-line, the modern sophisticated look of the lighting, big beautiful grill, and the futuristic porthole is a great update of Buick tradition. Chip ‘em up good and roll ‘em out!
Futuristic porthole 🙄
Don p new enclave looks great love the center console
Well…it’s October 4th….did production actually start, or get pushed back another couple of weeks.
Are the 2022 Enclave Avenirs being shipped yet?
I ordered one on the 17th that would be an enclave. Are they making the 2022 yet and how long does it take from the day you order it. Is there a shortage of chips for The Enclave.