2022 Chevy Equinox Side Blind Zone Alert Under Constraint
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The Chevy Equinox was one of the vehicles hit the hardest by the semiconductor chip shortage last year as the automaker diverted much of its chips to more profitable model lines, like the Chevy Silverado and Tahoe for example. While the parts shortage has improved this year, GM is still grappling with a chip supply crunch and has now been forced to remove certain side blind zone alert features from the 2022 Chevy Equinox as a result.
As of the July 4th production date, certain 2022 Chevy Equinox units will be built without Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RPO code UFG) and Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert (RPO UKC). This change will affect the LS and LT trim levels only, with RS and Premier trim levels still set to come with standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert.
On the LS trim level, both Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert are included and only available with the optional Driver Convenience Package (RPO B26). On the LT trim level, these two options are included and only available with the Confidence & Convenience Package(RPO PCP). All 2022 Chevy Equinox units affected by this change will be eligible for a retrofit at a later date.
The first week that dealers will be able to place new sold orders for the 2023 model year Chevy Equinox will be July 14th, with GM shifting to production of the 2023 model year Chevy Equinox on August 22nd. Production of the Chevy Equinox takes place at the GM San Luis Potosí plant and the GM Ramos Arizpe plant, both located in Mexico. The final week of production for the 2022 Equinox will begin on August 19th.
Looking ahead, GM will introduce the new battery-electric Chevy Equinox EV for the 2024 model year, which will be similar in size and ethos to the current model, but with a battery-electric Ultium Drive motor and Ultium battery pack.
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The 2nd malaise era is in full force.
20 years from now these junky equinoxes will not be remembered fondly.
Lol, they are great vehicles and an exceptional value for the price! Our family has five of them.
Ummm the Toyota RAV-4 or Honda CRV is a great value. It will last 2-3X longer than the Equinox and has a higher quality interior, more features, more power & better towing.
You’re family is foolish but hey American Car Buying Ignorance is bliss.
Count me as one of the American blissful- proud owner of a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. (I should get a rear window sticker).
You couldn’t bury me in a rab4 or cvr. Please provide proof that they last 2-3x longer! Even if they did I still wouldn’t buy one. I support American companies when possible!
So you think the Equinox is more “American” than the Rav4 or the CRV? Did you miss the part in the article where it said the Equinox is made in Mexico? (While the Rav4 and CRV are made in the good ole US of A).
I hope that did not come across as rude, that was not my intention. I actually like the Equinox and think it’s a good value. And this generation of Equinox (since 2017) seems to be quite reliable.
I was only pointing out that the Equinox is not more “American” than the Rav4 or CRV.
Relating to the article, blind spot detection and cross traffic alert are actually very important safety features. Sucks that many Equinoxes are getting shipped without those features.
My 2.0 equinox tows 3,500. Crv can’t tow that much, either can rav 4. Sorry Evan
I also have an ICE Silverado for towing, however the Equinox hauls my most valuable cargo, my grandkids.
If we Just made the chips in the good old USA, we wouldn’t be in this situation.
My wife’s 2020 Equinox LT (1.5 and no complaints) has this package and very much appreciated when driving in my son’s college town. Wish we had gotten it on his 17 Camaro RS which we also love. BTW, the Equinox was a new left over purchased in 2021. MSRP $30,780 and out the door $23,876 (before taxes) minus rebates and and discounts, remember those? Still have an 02 Impala 3.8, 178K miles and plan to keep Equinox for a while also.
Ok , what I want to know is that , for the models that this will affect, will there be some sort of refund back to the buyers. Those features maybe have been a factor why a buyer brought their vehicle?
Where is my heated seat chip?????? Was supposed to be retrofitted by end of June…..NOT
Glad I got my ‘22 Equinox LT in Summit White with Jet Black interior mid-June with the confidence/convenience, infotainment & advanced safety packages .. and thankfully no retrofits and loving it so far. 1.5T won’t win any races, but is enough for daily driving. Certainly better than the ‘20 Trax I previously had.
RAV4 & CR-V aren’t my cup of tea, but to each one’s own