--- title: "GM ditches heated seats in most of its 2022 SUVs, trucks" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/11/gm-ditches-heated-seats-in-most-of-its-2022-suvs-trucks/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Jimmy Dinsmore" published: "2021-11-14T15:55:39+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T15:51:31+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RM019_045HDdo1825p67ibnuv0346mgt61n71.jpg" --- # GM ditches heated seats in most of its 2022 SUVs, trucks By Jimmy Dinsmore Published: 2021-11-14T15:55:39+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T15:51:31+00:00 ![Featured image]() Heated seats are one of the most popular features in today’s vehicles. In fact, according to a [survey by AutoPacific](), heated seats are the No. 1 most-demanded feature for car consumers. I mean, who doesn’t love a warmed-up seat during this time of year when the weather has a nip? However, according to a letter sent to dealers, and as first reported by [Automotive News](), General Motors will stop putting this feature in many of its SUVs and trucks. The reason cited in the letter is related to the ongoing [microchip shortage](). Like most automakers, these chips are hard to come by in the needed amounts so sacrifices have to be made. So, GM’s newest sacrifice is heated seats. Previously the automaker has done away with [HD radio](), [fuel economy]() and [auto stop/start](). Some manufacturers like [Ram have had production halts]() on account of this shortage. Likewise Ford has had production halts on some of its most popular vehicles, including the [2022 Ford Maverick](). ### What GM vehicles won’t have heated seats? According to the letter sent to GM dealers, the decision to stop producing heated seats in some vehicles begins as early as next week and will impact GM vehicles built this year for the 2022 model year. The halt is until further notice. When we asked for clarification, a GM spokesperson wouldn’t expound further on how long this will last. But what we do know is that the GM vehicles impacted include most of the SUV product line and some of the pickup trucks. Vehicles impacted are the Chevy Colorado, Blazer, Equinox and Traverse as well as the GMC Canyon, Terrain and Acadia. Additionally it appears that the heated seats will be eliminated from most Chevy Silverados except the High Country trim and most GMC Sierras excluding the Denali. Features such as heated steering wheels and ventilated seats will also be impacted. ### How will this affect GM? Not having one of the most popular options will impact sales — just how much remains to be seen. The elimination of heated seats could last just a short time or drag on through the entire 2022 model year. If it goes on too long, there will surely be a negative hit to GM’s profits as a result. GM will compensate affected customers with a credit ranging from $150-$500. Also, it is certainly possible that vehicles bought without these features could be retrofitted once the parts become available. This will likely be the best-case scenario for impacted customers. It’s not all bad news for GM as the automaker has begun including previously eliminated features that were impacted by the chip shortage including digital temperature displays, blind spot monitors and [Super Cruise](). Likewise, GM has returned to normal production schedules after some stoppages earlier this year, so some of the inventory shortage could be alleviated, albeit without some popular features. ### The bottom line on vehicles without heated seats GM is taking a major risk here by choosing to eliminate the consumers’ most sought-after feature. It’s a risky decision. The brand loyalists will still buy that Chevy or GM vehicle. But those who aren’t brand loyal may seek other vehicle options *with* heated seats. And honestly, I can’t say I blame them. Heated seats are a must-have for me. Heck, that heated steering wheel is great this time of year, too. Would not having heated seats keep you from buying a new vehicle? Leave me your comment below. **Related post:** - [Production cuts plague automakers; problem not exclusive to one brand]() - [Jeep Gladiator falls victim to the microchip shortage, halts production]() - [No, the Ford F-150 Lightning production isn’t delayed]() ## Related vehicle coverage - [2022 Chevrolet Colorado]() - [2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500]() - [2022 GMC Sierra 1500]() - [2022 GMC Terrain]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/11/gm-ditches-heated-seats-in-most-of-its-2022-suvs-trucks/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/11/gm-ditches-heated-seats-in-most-of-its-2022-suvs-trucks/" }, "author": { "name": "Jimmy Dinsmore", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/554adb85fc153c3f1a5f7b587db5e128" }, "headline": "GM ditches heated seats in most of its 2022 SUVs, trucks", "datePublished": "2021-11-14T15:55:39+00:00", 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