Late last month, GM Authority covered the news that a handful of Chevy models would offer limited availability of certain park assist features. Now, GM Authority has learned about additional Chevy models impacted by limited availability of the Rear Park Assist feature.
The limited availability of this feature is the result of the ongoing global microchip shortage. At this time, it’s unclear whether the feature will be available for retrofit later, as is the case for Chevy models affected by the availability of heated steering wheels and heated seats. It is also currently unclear if affected models will be offered with a credit for buyers.
First on the list of affected models is the Chevy Camaro. Starting with vehicles produced as of today, January 31st, some units of Chevy Camaro will be built without Rear Park Assist (RPO code UD7). Rear Park Assist is typically standard on 3LT, 2SS and ZL1 trim levels of the 2022 Camaro, including both coupe and convertible body styles.
Next is the Chevy Corvette. Starting with vehicles produced as of Monday, January 24th, some units of the 2022 Corvette will be built without Rear Park Assist. Rear Park Assist is typically standard on all trim levels of the 2022 Corvette, including both coupe and convertible body styles.
The Chevy Silverado pickup has also been affected. Although GM Authority previously reported limited availability of parking features for the Chevy Silverado 1500 Limited and Silverado HD, the restrictions also now apply to the fully refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500, with some units of the refreshed Silverado 1500 slated to be built without Rear Park Assist and Front and Rear Park Assist (RPO code UD5).
That said, full production of the refreshed Silverado has yet to begin, so the limited availability of these parking features may change when production officially starts. Either way, Rear Park Assist was originally part of the WT Safety Package (RPO code PQA) for the WT trim, as well as part of the Safety Package (RPO code PQB) for the LT, RST and LT Trail Boss, and included as standard for the new ZR2. Additionally, Front and Rear Park Assist was set to be standard for LTZ and High Country trim levels. Front and Rear Park Assist is set to be standard on the LTZ and High Country.
The Chevy Trailblazer is also affected, starting with vehicles produced today, January 10th, with some units built without Rear Park Assist. Rear Park Assist is usually part of the Driver Confidence and Cruise Package (RPO code WPN) on LS trims, as well as part of the Driver Confidence Package (RPO code ZL5) or Confidence II Package (RPO code SOR) on LT, Activ, and RS trims.
Finally, the Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Suburban are also affected, starting with vehicles produced on January 24th. Some units of the 2022 Tahoe and 2022 Suburban will be built without Front and Rear Park Assist, which is usually standard on all trim levels.
Check out the table below for a breakdown of the availability of these features for impacted Chevy vehicles:
| Model | Affected Trim Levels | Affected Units | Rear Park Assist | Front and Rear Park Assist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro | 3LT, 2SS, ZL1 | Some units | X | |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1LT, 2LT, 3LT | Some units | X | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, High Country | Some units | X | |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | LS, LT, Activ, RS | Some units | X | |
| Chevrolet Suburban | LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, High Country | Some units | X | |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Refreshed Model) | WT, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss | Some units | X | |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Refreshed Model) | LTZ, High Country | Some units | X |
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Comments
Of course, the micro chip shortage has to ruin everything in the automotive market.
As per GM Order Guide, you can also add to the list the Chevy Blazer and Traverse built on or after December 20th, 2021.
My 2500HD invoice shows that the front/rear park assist that my truck was supposed to have has a $50 credit, and that it includes later retrofit. So I’m not sure why this article says it isn’t clear if the retrofit will be available.
This makes no sense to me whatsoever. I don’t hear of any other manufacturers doing this to their cars, why is GM having to? Are they so poorly managed that they can’t figure out how to make this work?
I have a lease maturing and all I want is to have another Yukon, but I can’t figure out how to make it happen. When I mention Diesel, everyone runs and hides. It’s absolute madness. If there was anything else out there with the proportions of the Yukon and the efficiency of a Diesel, I wouldn’t hesitate at this point to bail on GM.
You simply weren’t paying attention. Other manufacturers did restrict this feature a long time ago. For example, Subaru started limiting availability to high trim options in 2018. The 2019+ Honda Pilot does not have park assist on the 4 lower trims.
With the mandatory backup camera taking effect from 2018, park assist is no longer required, so it became optional/high trim.
I’m referring to a feature being removed because of supply chain issues. Not because a manufacturer eliminated it as a feature.
That totally makes sense:
Honda: We’re no longer required by law to put park assist in, so we’ll delete it to save money.
GM: We’ll keep it in. Now we have supply chain issues, we’ll align availability like the rest of the industry.
Somehow the Honda situation is better than the GM?
God The people of this Country Have gotten so SOFT ,Cant we just get through this hiccup in the availability of options without The Sky Is Falling Mentality
This is not an issue of being soft or not, it is the reality that some US based manufacturers feel they are entitled to special exceptions in times of difficulty. No one is denying that times are difficult, but why is it that most every car manufacturer in the US is able to pump out cars without asking the customers for this? The brand new Grand Wagoneer has tons more technology in it than these cars do and they are pumping those out, fully functional. Stellantis has been able to keep up with manufacturing demands and plan around the supply chain constraints to get their products out. Hyundai actually puts the delivery date for vehicles in transit on their website so you don’t have to wonder when the inventory will arrive. I can’t even get a dealer to talk to me about ordering a Yukon. This is a clear illustration that GM expects customers to comply with their struggles, just like they expected a bailout. It’s time for GM to grow up and represent that America can be the leader we used to be. $.02.
C A M A R O —Interesting that the model with the poorest rear visibility, most in need of the parking assist is one that is not getting it.
You obviously never drove a C8 if you think the visibility in the Camaro is bad
I was gonna order my suburban next month but I’m gonna hold off now. $75,000 truck and every week something gets chopped. Crazy. If you can’t get what you want wait! Oh well thanks GM but I’m not settling for less!
A suggestion for John thinking of holding off ordering a Suburban. Since I got mine at the end of June (2021) I was lucky to avoid a lot of the notices that many options had changed. I had a choice to take one that was in transit, or hold off by either ordering one, or looking around. I decided to take the one in Transit. Is it 100% what I wanted, no but real close, and I am happy with it. As I see further changes I am even happier. John suggest you go to CHEV PRICE AND BUILD and follow the links. There will be a listing showing what dealers have in your (Province or State) You may just get lucky.
Mine also gave me a $50 credit and says includes retrofit later on park assist and heated seats. So hopefully GM can come through otherwise should be more than $100 credit
Thoughts?
When will chip be available for 2022 tahoe rear and front park assist I bought in March
I’m verry desapointed to be driving a 2022 truck that is not even completed