General Motors pulled the sheets on the fully refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 in October, revealing a long list of changes and updates. Notably, most trim levels for the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 are no longer equipped with a 12-volt outlet, which could come as a surprise for those customers expecting to power their 12-volt accessories.
For now, the only refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra trim level to offer a 12-volt power socket is the base-model Sierra Pro, which, to be specific, is equipped with the front auxiliary, 12-volt power outlet (RPO code KD5). Meanwhile, all other trim levels of the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 do not offer a 12-volt socket – at all.
By comparison, the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited and older model years for the light-duty pickup featured the front auxiliary, 12-volt power outlet as standard across all trim levels. What’s more, the GMC Sierra SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4, and Denali trim levels also included the Rear auxiliary, 12-volt power outlet (RPO code KPA). To note, the GMC Sierra Pro did not include the Rear auxiliary, 12-volt power outlet.
Now, with regard to the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, GM has expanded the availability of the Instrument panel, 120-volt power outlet (RPO code KI4) and Bed mounted, 120-volt power outlet (RPO code KC9), both of which are now optional for the GMC Sierra Pro trim, and included as standard for the rest of the lineup. These features were previously offered as optional for Pro, SLE, and Elevation, and included as standard on SLT, AT4, and Denali.
With that in mind, customers eager to use their 12-volt accessories with the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 may need a third-party adapter to do so.
As a reminder, the refreshed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 is offered with four engine options, including the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine, the atmospheric 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine, the atmospheric 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, and the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax. Under the skin, the GMC Sierra 1500 rides on the GM T1 platform. Production takes place at the GM Fort Wayne plant in Indiana and GM Silao plant in Mexico.
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Why do you insist on running duplicate articles for the silverado and sierra when they are 95% the same.
This could have all been combined with the Silverado article.
Okay we get it, no 12v outlet on either unless its pretty much a base model.
Mary Barry ass removes something that cost GM probably .35 cents in cost to save GM in there 90K trucks.,
GM keeps calling the base model a PRO to make Loyal GM guys feel better about what there buying, when really it is a stripped out custom piece of crap with no options, and nobody wants on trade in down the road.
Not totally true. I have a 12v outlet inside the center console compartment on the refreshed Denali.
So…Where do you plug in your electric cooler?
Not in favor of the change generally, but at least it is a workable solution..
Buy the CHEAPEST GMC and you get the 12 volt outlet: Problem Solved!
As far as I know without the 12V outlet you cannot charge a device without the ignition on (and this will only work for about ten minutes) or without the vehicle running. No charging your phone overnight while you’re camping, for example. Major fail GM.
New premium electronics are still sold with 12v plugs. It makes no sense for GM to eliminate the 12v plugs. The adapters that convert USB outlets to 12v are limited to low amps devices.