2022 GMC Yukon Gets Heated And Ventilated Front Seats Back

The 2022 GMC Yukon is the second model year for the fifth-generation SUV nameplate, following up on a complete overhaul introduced for the 2021 model year. Now, GM Authority has learned that constraints placed on the 2022 GMC Yukon’s heated and ventilated front seat features have been lifted.

According to GM Authority sources, the constraints placed on the 2022 GMC Yukon’s heated and ventilated front seat features were removed as of April 18^th production. As such, all units of the 2022 GMC Yukon that would normally be equipped with the heated front seats (RPO code KA1) and ventilated front seats (RPO code KQV) will once again include those features. Previously, both features were under production constraint for the between March 14^th and April 17^th.

Units of the 2022 GMC Yukon affected by the production constraint will include a window sticker that indicates which features are missing. Affected units will also include a credit, where applicable. Looking ahead, 2022 GMC Yukon models built without heated and ventilated seats will be eligible for a dealer retrofit of those features later in the year.

The heated front seats and ventilated front seats features are normally equipped as standard on 2022 GMC Yukon SLT, AT4, and Denali trim levels. These features are not offered on SLE trims. To note, the previous production constraint did not affect 2022 GMC Yukon Denali trim levels.

The availability of heated and ventilated seats has been affected by the global microchip shortage throughout the year, and not only for the GMC Yukon. Indeed, all four of GM’s U.S. brands have been affected by constraints for these features as a result of the chip shortage. With regard to the GMC brand specifically, the GMC Acadia, GMC Canyon, GMC Sierra, and GMC Terrain are also under constraint for the popular comfort features.

As for the GMC Yukon specs, the SUV is available with three engine options, including the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine, naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, and 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax. Under the body panels, the GMC Yukon rides on the GM T1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.

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