Automakers are still struggling to keep up with consumer demand for new vehicles. As a result of parts shortages that trace their roots back the COVID-19 pandemic, some vehicles are losing options and features to help alleviate supply chain constraints in order to get more cars on dealership lots. GM is struggling with its own set of issues to produce vehicles, and a newfound example of the constraints it’s facing involves some trims of the 2022 GMC Canyon built without the black B-pillar applique.
Specifically, GM Authority has learned that the 2022 GMC Canyon in Elevation Standard trim and Canyon Elevation models finished in Onyx Black (color code GBA) and Satin Steel Metallic (color code G9K) are no longer equipped with black B-pillar applique. That area of the trucks will be finished in body color instead. The change went into effect starting with September 9th production.
The range-topping AT4 and Denali trims will not be impacted by the change, and will continue with black B-pillar applique as normal.
As GM Authority was first to recently report, the corporate cousin of the 2022 GMC Canyon – the 2022 Chevy Colorado – is also impacted by the same changes. The WT trim as well as LT units painted in Onyx Black (color code GBA) or Satin Steel Metallic (color code G9K) are also being produced without black B-pillar trim pieces. That change went into effect on August 11th production. Additionally, all Chevy Colorado models regardless of trim are being produced without a driver-side engine shield cover as of April 21st.
Eliminating features, options and accessories are par for the course for GM models that will soon wind down production as the automaker runs out of supplies. As a reminder, the all new 2023 GMC Canyon is right around the corner, with production set to begin in early 2023.
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Next we will be getting Spark insignias on all Chevys because that is all they have!!
Sorry to say, but here is new low for GMAuthority…we are relegated to reading that GM deleted a “B” pillar colour application. Honestly, what percentage of readership actually cares?
I think this is great. I would prefer a body colored B pillar. The blacked out look on the B Pillars just looks cheap to me. But most all cars/ trucks have gone that route.
So funny. Either you order or buy the highest priced model or you settle for less! That’s GM from today into the future! Mary has turned this corporation into the Biden “settle for less” goals in America.
Could be worse Ford is out of parts to where they can’t ship and out of ford emblems.
I just think it was silly they had to repeat this story twice one for Chevy and one for GMC.
You get paid by the story? Quantity over quality?
So It must mean the customer will have to pay more for less.
You do that all the time.
The price on a gallon on Ice Cream is the same but it is no longer a gallon.
Restaurants are using smaller plates etc.
What is funny is removing these have been a popular modification on the. Colorado web site.