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2022 Chevy Traverse Units To Get Retrofitted Heated And Ventilated Seats, Steering Wheel

GM Authority has learned that all units of the 2022 Chevy Traverse produced between November 15th and December 13th without heated seats, ventilated seats, or heated steering wheels will be eligible for retrofit of these features later in the 2022 calendar year.

As GM Authority covered previously, some units of the 2022 Chevy Traverse were produced without heated front seats (RPO code KA1), heated and ventilated front seats (RPO code KU9), heated rear outboard seats (RPO code KU6), and heated steering wheels (RPO code KI3). The limited availability of these features is a result of the ongoing global microchip shortage.

Now, according to GM Authority sources, all units of the 2022 Chevy Traverse produced between November 15th and December 13th without the above-listed features will be eligible for retrofit of said features later this year.

This undoubtedly comes as good news for those 2022 Chevy Traverse owners who purchased a vehicle that had limited availability of the heated seats, ventilated seats, or heated steering wheel features, all of which are considered a top priority for customers.

The Chevy Traverse nameplate was originally slated to receive a model refresh (otherwise known as a mid-cycle enhancement, or MCE) for the 2021 model year. However, due to complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the model refresh was delayed to the 2022 model year instead.

Under the hood, the 2022 Chevy Traverse features the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, which is rated at 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. The V6 connects to a nine-speed automatic transmission, which feeds either the front wheels, or an all-wheel drive system.

Under the body panels, the 2022 Chevy Traverse rides on top of the GM C1 platform, also shared with the 2018-and-newer second-generation Buick Enclave. Production takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. Does anyone know how they complete these retrofits? Do they install the normal on off switches and activate them later after the install is completed?

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    1. I ordered Nov. 10th & was told 8 – 12 weeks for delivery. It came in 25 days later with no heated seats, steering or buttons to activate them. That explains why it came so fast; it wasn’t custom built at all. I was told the seats, steering & dash will be removed, new ones installed & I’ll get a loaner while they work on it.

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      1. Consider yourself lucky I guess! We ordered ours October 12th and were told 3-6 months and haven’t gotten it yet. It’s been “in transit” for a couple weeks now, so hopefully will get it soon! I was told that it would come with all the buttons in the expected places but they wouldn’t do anything until the retrofit was complete.

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        1. Thank you for everyone’s comments. The local dealer had no idea how the retrofit will take place so I was curious. Hoping to avoid the autozone aftermarket switch on the side of the seat! (Sarcasm there)

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        2. That’s not bad, I ordered a 2021 f 150 back in June and they never produced it so it turned into a 22 model. It’s been built now but still waiting on delivery. At least it will have all options that I ordered

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    2. Just had mine done for the seats. I was under the assumption the seats were ready they added the switches and chips then did a computer update. They work good so far just waiting on the steering wheel.

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  2. Ordered a new one no idea when I will get it Sad. WAITING on info from, Curtis Garber Caro, Mich.

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  3. Question. Did you get charged for these option that were never installed or was there a discount? Did you ask for any incentive for your inconvenience. I would.

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    1. I got my Traverse and on the list of options that you get at closing, there were discounts added. They weren’t much and I’m thinking it’s to compensate us for the time between car delivery (when we don’t have the heated seats) and when it’s retrofitted. Discounts like $25 for the temporary lack of heated steering wheel and another discount for the temporary lack of heated seats, I don’t remember the exact numbers but they weren’t exactly overwhelming. Now I’m wondering if I can get ventilated seats added to the heated seats. (since they’ll be in there working anyway)

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      1. They aren’t going to replace the seat coverings. All the retrofit for the heated seats is a controller replacement. And I don’t mean like the controls where you turn things on and off. It’s just a small plastic box that actually turns the heated seat functions on. They will replace it or in some actually install one so the heated function will now work. The heaters are already in the seats.

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    2. I agree with Daryl I just order mines they give you $50 discount for the lack of heated seats and stuff. It use to be $500 but now $50 because they plan to do the retrofit later this year. The dealership said once the chip comes in they will contact me and put it in the car for no extra charge

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  4. How come the GM do not try to install the 2.8L Turbo Diesel into GMC Acadia or Chevy Traverse or Cadillac or Buick medium size SUV?

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    1. Can it be transverse mounted? No idea, but probably the reason.

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  5. For those who ordered a traverse did you still have to pay your monthly car note while you wait for the vehicle?

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    1. No. Loan payments begin with delivery.

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  6. So do all 2022 Chevy traverse get this retrofitting or just the ones order from Nov-dec 2021. What about the people that order in 2022 that don’t have these features?

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  7. I ordered my 2022 in late September and the build date keeps getting pushed back. Latest word that it won’t be built until week of March 14 or the next push back.

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  8. JG could that be because they are trying to make sure your car comes with these features? Because I haven’t ordered mines yet but they said it should take 2 months for the car come in. I want my car to be have these features so I wonder will I qualify for the retrofit

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  9. Any idea when the 2022 Chevy Traverse that was promised a retro fit would actually receive the chips? i heard Q3, which starts 7/11… anyone else?

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    1. I received a letter from GM telling me to contact my dealer for the seats. Now waiting for the letter for the steering wheel. So far so good

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  10. I’m still waiting for my heated steering wheel retrofit for my 2022 Traverse.

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