2022 Chevy Suburban: Here’s What’s New And Different

The 2022 Chevy Suburban represents the second model year of the 12^th-generation full-size SUV, which was all-new for 2021 (see 2021 Chevrolet Suburban details). Despite only being in its second model year of the current generation, the Suburban sees a broad range of changes and updates for the 2022 model year.

For the uninitiated, the Chevrolet Suburban is an extended-length variant of the Chevrolet Tahoe, with the former being roughly 15 inches longer than the latter. In fact, the Tahoe receives the same changes as the Suburban.

Model Line

The 2022 Chevy Suburban remains unchanged from the 2021 model year, and is as follows:

• Commercial (1FL)
• LS
• LT
• RST
• Z71
• Premier
• High Country

Notably, the RST, Z71, and High Country trim levels were introduced for the 2021 model year.

Exterior

On the outside, the 2022 Chevy Suburban sees the deletion of two exterior colors and the addition of three new hues.

The full-size SUV also sees the deletion of five wheel sets as well as the addition five new LPO-level (dealer-installed) wheel sets:

Interior

Inside, the 2022 Chevy Suburban sees quite a few changes and updates. For starters, Rear Park Assist, which was standard on all models except for Premier and High Country, has been deleted. To note, Premier and High Country models had the more advanced Front and Rear Park Assist as standard for the 2021 model year, and the feature was not available on trims lower than Premier and High Country. For the 2022 model year, Front and Rear Park Assist becomes standard on all trim levels.

Meanwhile, Reverse Automatic Braking has been added as a new feature and is available on Premier and High Country models. For Premier models, the system requires Adaptive Cruise Control and the Enhanced Display and Alert Package, which also includes:

• HD Surround Vision
• Head-Up Display
• Rear Camera Mirror
• Rear Camera Mirror Washer
• Rear Pedestrian Alert

High Country models also require Adaptive Cruise Control when equipped with Reverse Automatic Braking.

A few changes take place to the infotainment systems, with the 2022 Suburban deleting the 10.2-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system and 10.2-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with connected Navigation. Both have been replaced by a new 10.2-inch diagonal Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with Google built-in. The new system is standard on LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country models. Meanwhile, the base 8-inch diagonal Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system remains standard on Commercial while becoming standard on LS, which previously shipped as standard with the 10.2-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system.

• S: Standard.
• A: Available.
• IOR: Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable.
• IOK: Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system (Google built-in) with 10.2-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen, includes multi-touch display, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phones, advanced voice recognition, in-vehicle apps, personalized profiles for infotainment and vehicle settings.
• IOS: Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system with 10.2-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable, enhanced voice recognition, in-vehicle apps, cloud connected personalization for select infotainment and vehicle settings. Subscription required for enhanced and connected services after trial period.
• IOT: Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system (connected Navigation) with 10.2-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable, enhanced voice recognition, additional memory for in-vehicle apps, cloud connected personalization for select infotainment and vehicle settings. Subscription required for enhanced and connected services after trial period.

There’s also changes to the Driver Information Center (DIC): for starters, the base 4.2-inch unit is standard only on Commercial and LS models for the 2022 model year, compared to being standard on on Commercial, LS, LT, RST and Z71 trims for the 2021 model year. In addition, the 8-inch diagonal multi-color enhanced Driver Information Center is replaced by a 12-inch diagonal multi-color enhanced Driver Information Center. This new 12-inch unit includes analog speedometer and tachometer gauges, so it’s not completely digital. No matter, it’s standard on LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country models.

• S: Standard.
• A: Available.
• UDD: Driver Information Center with 4.2-inch diagonal color display, includes driver personalization.
• UDV: Enhanced Driver Information Center with 12-inch diagonal multi-color digital display (includes analog speedometer and tachometer gauges).
• UHS: Enhanced Driver Information Center with 8-inch diagonal multi-color digital display (includes analog speedometer and tachometer gauges).

The HD Radio feature has been deleted, continuing GM’s trend for deleting the feature. Additionally, SD Card Reader located within the front center console has been deleted. The two USB data ports (one USB-A and another USB-C) – which were part of the SD Card Reader hub – remain as standard on all models and trims. In fact, they’re now standard on the Commercial trim level, which previously offered the ports as an option.

The front center seat (20 percent seat) delete option on FL models. Consequently, the shipped loose parts option – which was included and only available with the front center seat delete – are also deleted. Notably, the latter was included and only available with the aforementioned seat delete. Meanwhile, a Rear Fold Flat Cargo Organizer has been added as a dealer-installed option.

The Enhanced Trailer View feature is also new for the Suburban for the 2022 model year. It’s available on Premier and High Country models and includes:

• Trailer Camera Provisions
• Trailering Assist Guidelines
• Auxiliary Trailer Camera

For Premier models, Enhanced Trailer View requires Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors, Enhanced Display and Alert Package, and the Max Trailering Package (see Packages section below for package content).

The Illumination Package is a new dealer-installed item for the 2022 model year. It’s available on LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country models, and includes:

• Illuminated mirror Chevrolet emblem (a mirror puddle light that projects the Chevy logo)
• Illuminated front door sill plates
• Illuminated liftgate sill plate

Other new additions to the interior include:

• Smart Trailer Integration Indicator
  • Included and only ab available via the Advanced Trailering Package on LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country models
• Buckle To Drive
  • Standard on all models
• Sport Pedal Cover Kit (LPO-level item)
  • Available on all models
• Keyless Entry Keypad (LPO-level item)
  • Only available on FL models

Mechanical

The 2022 Chevy Suburban continues to offer three engine choices – two gasoline V8s and one turbo-diesel six:

• 5.3L L84 V8 (Gasoline) – Features variable valve-timing and direct injection, and produces an SAE-certified 355 horsepower / 265 kilowatts @ 5600 RPM with 383 pound-feet / 519 newton meters of torque @ 4100 RPM.
• 6.2L L87 V8 (Gasoline) – Features variable valve-timing and direct injection, and produces an SAE-certified 420 horsepower / 313 kilowatts @ 5600 RPM with 460 pound-feet / 623 newton meters of torque @ 4100 RPM.
• 3.0L Duramax LM2 I6 (Diesel) – Features dual-overhead cams and direct injection, and produces 277 horsepower / 207 kilowatts @ 3750 RPM with 460 pound-feet / 623 newton meters of torque @ 1500 RPM.

However, the 2022 Suburban sees revised availability of the 6.2L L87 V8 engine now available on RST and Z71 models via the Sport Performance Package and Off-Road Performance Package.

• A: Available.
• S: Standard.

Additionally, the engine block heater becomes available with the 5.3L L84 V8 engine and 6.2L L87 V8 engine on all equipment groups, except for Z71 models. For the 2021 model year, this feature was only available in conjunction with the 3.0L LM2 I6 Turbo-Diesel Duramax engine.

There’s also a slight revision to transmission availability, in that a new 10-speed automatic unit has been added with RPO code MHS. This new transmission is standard on models equipped with either of the V8 engines. Meanwhile, the MQC-coded transmission – which was the only unit offered for the 2021 model year – is now paired exclusively with the Duramax diesel engine.

The 2022 model year also sees the addition of GM’s electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) as an exclusive feature for Z71 models equipped with the new Off-Road Capability Package, which also includes Magnetic Ride Control and Air Ride Adaptive suspension. Notably, the eLSD was previously unavailable on Chevy’s full-size SUVs, meaning customers who wanted the feature had to opt for the GMC Yukon XL AT4.

Meanwhile, the Advanced Trailering Package now includes Smart Trailer Integration Indicator, which replaces the Advanced Trailering System. The package also includes Hitch Guidance with Hitch View and a Trailer brake controller. Additionally, the Hitch Guidance with Hitchview feature is no longer included with the Advanced Trailering Package on LS models.

Packages

The 2022 Chevy Suburban sees the addition of two new packages, both of which enable customers to equip the range-topping 6.2L V8 L87 engine to the RST or Z71 trim levels:

Meanwhile, three packages have been deleted for the 2022 model year, including the Technology Package, Rear Media and Nav Package, and Z71 Signature Package.

Notably, most of the content of the deleted packages are still available on the 2022 Chevy Suburban, albeit via other packaging or options.

In regards to the Technology Package particularly, the Max Trailering Package is still available on all models, though certain trim levels require certain packages when opting for the Max Trailering Package. For instance, LT models require the LT Signature Package, Z71 models require the Z71 Off-Road Package, Premier models require the Premium Package, and High Country models require either the Premium Package or High Country Deluxe Package.

Meanwhile, the Rear Seat Media System remains available on LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country models. Additionally, Adaptive Cruise Control is available on Premier models equipped with the Premium Package and Premium Package 2, or the Enhanced Display and Alert Package.

As mentioned earlier, the 10.2-inch diagonal Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with connected Navigation included in the Rear Media and Nav Package has been replaced by a new system with the same-size screen, albeit with Google built-in.

Meanwhile, the Z71 Signature Package was exclusive to Z71 models and included:

• Panoramic power sunroof
  • Still available on LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country models
• Luxury Package content:
  • Driver Alert Package content
    • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
    • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
    • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
    • Front and Rear Park Assist
  • HD Surround Vision
  • Rear Pedestrian Alert
  • Memory settings
  • Outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding, body-color mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming and integrated turn signal indicators
  • Power tilt and telescopic steering column
  • Automatic heated steering wheel
  • Second row outboard heated seats
  • Second row power 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Third row power 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Package still available on LT, RST, and Z71 models
• Max Trailering Package, which is still available and includes the following equipment:
  • Advanced Trailering Package
  • Extra capacity cooling system
    • For Commercial (1FL) models:
      • Also includes 2-speed active transfer case on 4WD models
    • For LS (1LS) and RST (1SP) models:
      • Also includes 2-speed active transfer case on 4WD models
      • Deletes extra capacity cooling system when Duramax 3.0L LM2 I6 Turbo-Diesel engine is ordered
    • For LT (1LT) models:
      • Also includes (NQH) 2-speed active transfer case on 4WD models.
      • Included with (PCI) LT Signature Package.
      • Deletes (V03) extra capacity cooling system when Duramax 3.0L LM2 I6 Turbo-Diesel engine is ordered
      • Not available with LT Signature Plus Package
    • For Z71 (2Z7) models:
      • Included with:
        • Z71 Signature Package
        • Z71 Off-Road Package, which also includes:
          • Luxury Package content
          • Max Trailering Package
          • Off-Road Capability Package:
            • Magnetic Ride Control
            • Air Ride Adaptive suspension
            • 8-inch diagonal multi-color Driver Information Center
    • For Premier (1LZ) models:
      • Included with Premium Package, which also includes:
        • Max Trailering Package
        • Panoramic power sunroof
        • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Deletes extra capacity cooling system when Duramax 3.0L LM2 I6 Turbo-Diesel engine is ordered
    • For High Country (3LZ) models:
      • Included with:
        • Premium Package
        • High Country Deluxe, which also includes:
          • Adaptive Cruise Control
          • Panoramic power sunroof
          • Max Trailering Package
          • Power-retractable assist steps with perimeter lighting
          • Air Ride Adaptive suspension
        • Technology Package
      • Deletes extra capacity cooling system when Duramax 3.0L LM2 I6 Turbo-Diesel engine is ordered

2022 Chevy Suburban Availability

The 2022 Chevrolet Suburban is assembled by GM USA at the GM Arlington plant in Arlington, Texas, USA. Both the 2022 Chevy Suburban and its shorter sibling, the 2022 Chevy Tahoe, went into production on October 4^th of this year, as previously reported by GM Authority. As such, dealer inventory of the full-size SUV is readily available.

Looking ahead, the Suburban is expected to see minor changes and updates for the 2023 model year. However, there is a possibility that an all-new, high-performance variant may enter the market – perhaps as a Suburban SS – and it may utilize the supercharged 6.2L LT4 V8 engine.

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