The available power-sliding center console offered on the Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Suburban full-size SUVs will not be available for the duration of the 2022 model year, GM Authority has learned.
Due to the semiconductor chip shortage, GM has been removing certain features from its vehicles to cut back on the number of chips it uses per unit, allowing it to keep production up and running even as its chip supply remains tight. It’s unclear whether this also explains the power-sliding center console’s unavailability, but it is related to supplier constraints.
Earlier this month, we reported the power sliding center console had been temporarily removed from the Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Suburban features list. At the time, it wasn’t clear how long the feature would remain absent from the vehicles’ order books, though we can now confirm it will not return at any point during the 2022 model year.
The power-sliding center console, for readers who may not be aware, is capable of automatically sliding forward or backward up to 10 inches, offering multiple positions and configurations for added comfort and practicality. Tagged with RPO code DCH, the full name of the feature is “power-sliding center floor console with drawer, secure storage, manual sliding armrest and cup holders for second row.”
The power-sliding console is usually offered as optional equipment for the Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Suburban in the LT, RST and Z71 trim levels. The power-sliding console is priced at $350, but requires the Luxury Package (RPO WPL, $2,525) and power-release second row bucket seats (RPO code ATN, $370) in order to equip.
As we noted previously, the power-sliding console is also typically standard on Premier and High Country trim levels. Going forward, it will be replaced by the conventional Floor console with storage area and removable storage tray (RPO D07) when ordered with second-row power 60/40 split-folding bench seats (RPO ATT) rather than the standard second-row bucket seats (RPO code ATN).
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$350 credit on Premier and High Country?
$50 is a gm max.
Thx a lot for removing one of the new Suburban and Tahoe’s best interior features, micro chip shortage.
To me its looks like nothing more than a gimmick for soccer moms to hide their purses
Who cares
I would heavily disagree. The power sliding center console on the new SUVs are really useful, and make efficient use of space in the Suburban and Tahoe’s cabin compared to the regular fixed console option. It’s quite an innovative storage solution, and one of the highlights of the new Suburban and Tahoe’s interior.
Who needs power for that console? Make it manual sliding, problem solved and no chip involved!
And you literally can’t even order a Premier suburban and haven’t been able to for a year. Ridiculous
Nice even pushing me further towards Toyota. O was holding out hope. GM stop the “lower your expectations ” push. Get off the bandwagon!
Toyota’s power sliding center console is also unavailable throughout the 2022 model year….and all other model years as well.
So how does this affect existing orders that are in the system but not picked up by gm yet?
Got the option on mine… delivered Dec 19 2021
This is too bad. A feature I have in my Yukon XL and well worth it.
I was going to trade my ’21 6.2 for a ’22 diesel, but all these constraints now. Lumbar, to console, to rear entertainment (which I also have).
Might be hitting the Caddy ranks since that’s where GM is obviously focused right now!
Dirk, you wouldn’t be able to get it anyway. You can even order a diesel for months now. I’ve been trying to order a suburban premier diesel for a year. Such bs. Currently being told March but that has been extended every time.
How about all of you just be happy you are fortune enough to drive a beautiful SUV. I received my Tahoe in 2021 and I love it as does any one who has been in the vehicle. Keep up the great work GM
I’d be happy with it if I could get one. It’s absolutely insane that they can’t find a way to produce a Premier model, a vehicle that I wanna pay $80k for, and can’t get for the past YEAR.
Have not been able to get an order number for a 2022 Tahoe from Arlington plant for 2 months. What is the hold-up
Welcome to the club Shirley lol. I have been waiting for literally a year to order a suburban and I’m now being told MAYBE at the END of this year. It’s insanity.