GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado Interior Updates Coming For 2022

Cjc · February 12, 2020

41 minutes ago, Thomcat said:

Here's my friggin' .02....it's a truck not a spaceship. I had no problems with the K1 interior and the small refinements in the T1 are exactly that refinements of a well designed interior. T1 controls are the same but more logically clustered by function and all visible and within easy reach of the driver without taking eyes off the road. Minor/less frequently used controls such as USB ports and paddle, not rotary, switches being mounted lowest on the panel.

So, now that they have it damn near perfect, time to make changes to make it look more high tech rearranging the crap so it looks more impressive but detracts from usability. One look at the 2021 Tahoe/Yukon interior demonstrates that exactly. First point is that the truck setups differ from the SUV setups in particular the front seat arrangement.......trucks come with and without a center jump seat so all functional controls including the gearshift lever are clustered at dash level to accommodate both builds, i.e. 40/20/40 bench seat and 40/40 buckets with center console......otherwise the K1/T1 would require different dashes for both options........not so the SUVs which come standard with front buckets and console and the dash of the pictured 2021 demonstrates this with the HVAC dash controls integrated into the console. And it is safe to say that GM is not about to design two different front seat options for their trucks like a single cab two seater with or without console or eliminate a 6 seat crew cab option. And relocating and squashing in the console controls to the main dash level is going to require trade offs.

So in order to accommodate a 12" center display everything else currently workable on the K1/T1 gets traded off in the balance so the next generation of commenters can blame the designers for making it look good at the expense of ergonomics. To those posters who complain of excessive night time brightness of the current 8" screen....guess what happens with a 12" screen? Try test driving a Ram at night plugged into Google maps like I did and let me know how it works out for you. My Avalanches contained that horizontal HVAC outlet setup as opposed to the vertical ones in the K1/T1....first thing I noticed buying the '16...what a pleasure, I could actually direct all the A/C to my face instead of my shoulders and get even cabin distribution instead of heat stratification. And the large screen forces all important controls like the HVAC and Infotainment buttons down low on the dash making it more difficult to reach and work while keeping eyes on the road.

For those who think that a Dodge Ram manufactured by a consortium of bankrupt Chrysler and European bottom feeder Fiat is the new standards for interior excellence should check out one of the Ram forums for their comments on the new spaceship interior Ram.

https://www.ramforum.com/forums/interior.186/

All can say is Wow they have a lot of problems over there.I haven't been on their site for awhile.All I'm saying is change up two things ,a minor inside change and tweak the front end.

Frankielozano214 · February 12, 2020

smrr1 · February 13, 2020

1 hour ago, Cjc said:

All can say is Wow they have a lot of problems over there.I haven't been on their site for awhile.All I'm saying is change up two things ,a minor inside change and tweak the front end.

No attacking or defending by attacking. Thank you.

I think we all agree that a minor change inside and out is expected and has the potential to improve. However if you look at history it also has the potential to really screw things up and make them much worse than the previous starting point. Gm needs to stop listening to the people writing reviews for money and start reading what actual owners and users are saying. Those writing professional reviews are basing the opinion on a 1/2 day of driving them, not living with them day to day.

Like the previous guys post the you quoted almost every 19/20 owner has complained of how bright the screen is at night even when turned down. The back up camera at night is blinding. A bigger screen is the answer? I think not.

Yes gm please improve what you make for the consumer. Not youtube or anyone else judging a vehicle based on a couple hours.

spizike9 · February 13, 2020

17 hours ago, OnTheReel said:

Like that dude’s 2016 is gonna be all that desirable in 2022. Warranty long gone, platform that’s been on the road for 8+ years at that point.

Our 19s will look 95% the same on the outside as the 2022 model. Given the option, people favor getting the current body style if they are shopping for a used truck. Check book value of identically equipped trucks on the 19 LD (old body style) vs the 19 T1 if you don’t believe me.

I still do welcome the new interior because I want these trucks to be the best. I had a 2020 Terrain SLT while mine was getting recalls done, and I couldn’t help but notice that in many ways the interior seemed tighter, better put together, and with nicer materials than my truck.

Granted it’s a different market altogether, and many things about it I wouldn’t tolerate in a pickup. Button shifter one of them. But no reason GM couldn’t step a few things up and poke Ram in the eye. New F150 coming out will be another one to watch.

That whole HVAC control cluster looks identical to the K2’s

Belo · February 13, 2020

22 hours ago, f8l vnm said:

as many have stated , its OK to love your truck.. You sound like a manly man! Huntin fishin lovin every day as the song says . lol but go online and go look at every test, every competition between the big 3 and 95% of the tests have the GM short comings are on the inside. Dosent mean your 19 RST isnt any less manly but there are many people out there who see that GM dropped the ball on the interior. Hence why RAM took Chevy market share .

Also the RAM has the best ride due to coil springs.

I'm not saying or have I ever stated that I love the interior of my truck and that ford and dodge don't outperform in this category. What I was trying to say, although yes I was a little snippy about it is that the interior is much further down the list for me for a truck and the other attributes the silverado brings to the table in my opinion are superior to the other domestics and that's why I have a chevy. I do think they can and should do better. Competition is good and someone has to say something to sell those motertrend mags rights?

When we were shopping for our kid hauler, we were mostly looking for roominess and flexibility, but the interior was very high on the list. When I shop for my summer car, the interior is very high on the list. I'm saving/planning for the new vette and the only thing I dont like is the center armrest button thing. But for a truck? Just not a huge deal. Sorry not sorry.

21 hours ago, OnTheReel said:

Like that dude’s 2016 is gonna be all that desirable in 2022. Warranty long gone, platform that’s been on the road for 8+ years at that point.

Our 19s will look 95% the same on the outside as the 2022 model. Given the option, people favor getting the current body style if they are shopping for a used truck. Check book value of identically equipped trucks on the 19 LD (old body style) vs the 19 T1 if you don’t believe me.

I still do welcome the new interior because I want these trucks to be the best. I had a 2020 Terrain SLT while mine was getting recalls done, and I couldn’t help but notice that in many ways the interior seemed tighter, better put together, and with nicer materials than my truck.

Granted it’s a different market altogether, and many things about it I wouldn’t tolerate in a pickup. Button shifter one of them. But no reason GM couldn’t step a few things up and poke Ram in the eye. New F150 coming out will be another one to watch.

I had a 16 before my 19 so I feel qualified to speak to it. My 16 was an LT, so basically the same trim as my 19. If this dude is bragging about his 16's interior... I'm not sure he's ever been in a 19. There's very little changed as far as the overall design.

Things I liked more in my 16's interior

sunglass holder

usb charger inside the armrest not on the dash

z71 on the door sills and not on the mats

z71 carbon fiber inlays on the gauges

better base model backup camera and stereo

more storage in the bottom seat cubby

Things I like more on my 19

softer materials

push button start

e-brake

nicer wood grain accent

HEATED FREAKING STEERING WHEEL

rear usbs (i have a crew now and dbl before so not sure if this is new)

Truthfully a lot of what I liked better on the 16 could have stayed and the additions to the 19 could have come along with it anyhow. I do not feel that the 19 kept up with the times as well as it should have for a brand new model, but I don't look back at the 16 as some marvel of luxury either

truck_newbie · February 13, 2020

18 hours ago, wacko said:

The one thing that surprises me most on the T1 interior is how flimsy the dash panel is where the seat heater/cooler buttons are. The K2 buttons mounted area was extremely rigid. The T1 interior panel moves when you push the seat heaters. Other than that the interior is top notch and very user friendly

Couldn't agree more. I am perhaps one of the few that is ok with the interior design. I lean more towards the technology end and this truck has it all: high definition cameras & screen, large hud, cooled seats, android auto etc. Sure the infotainment screen could be bigger but it's very fast, responsive and supports android auto/apple carplay.

Like you, the only aspect of the interior i don't like is how flimsy some of the switch gear feel. Every time I turn on the heated or cooled seats, I cringe. It's like turning on a $2 toy. Compare this to the buttons on the steering wheel which are very solid feeling, like they would never break.

Nanotech Environmental · February 14, 2020

On 2/10/2020 at 7:53 PM, bamorris2 said:

I guess I’m the oddball here, as I don’t have an issue with the current gen interiors. They’re functional and serve their purpose well IMO. I just came out of a Ford and could have gone with any manufacturer, and chose GMC Sierra. Could have gotten a RAM for less money, but liked GMC better. I would have gotten a luxury car if I wanted a luxury car interior.

I think they're fine as well, with one exception. I prefer the colour DIC on the previous gen, compared to the new version on the T1xx's. The new DIC looks older and cheesy compared to the one on my 2017.

Daverado · February 24, 2020

On 2/10/2020 at 10:39 PM, econometrics said:

Lol, what a story to break!

“We first told you it would be in 2021... or 2022...”

Yeah, we all knew they would refresh by 2022.

Literally no news in this post.

Well, let me be the one to break the story that GM will launch a new truck platform by 2027!

-Daver

ILSilverado · February 25, 2020

I was told the new dash will resemble the one in in the 2021 Yukon and Tahoe respectively. It will only be available on up market trims like High County.

Edited February 25, 2020 by ILSilverado

Chrisd534 · February 25, 2020

1 hour ago, ILSilverado said:

I was told the new dash will resemble the one in in the 2021 Yukon and Tahoe respectively. It will only be available on up market trims like High County.

No thank you. I love the interior how it is now its very simplistic and functional. It doesn't try to be more than a truck.

spizike9 · February 25, 2020

7 hours ago, ILSilverado said:

I was told the new dash will resemble the one in in the 2021 Yukon and Tahoe respectively. It will only be available on up market trims like High County.

Who told you that? What insider info/access do they have?

Thomcat · February 25, 2020

On 2/13/2020 at 7:47 PM, Nanotech Environmental said:

I think they're fine as well, with one exception. I prefer the colour DIC on the previous gen, compared to the new version on the T1xx's. The new DIC looks older and cheesy compared to the one on my 2017.

If you're talking about the 4" DIC display in the pod......it all depends upon what you are looking at. The graphic pitch/yaw/steering angle gauge does lack a lot of the previous color, but I do like the addition of the red/blue lines and color matches icon graphics identifying the current screen with the additional clock and compass readouts on the main screen. Google maps in AA are lack luster washed out on both '16 and the '19.

But the Nav display DIC for the GM OEM Nav in the '19 blows away the previous '16s OEM Nav. Now, not just turn data.....pulls up color representations showing the upcoming overhead info signs (also duplicated in the 8") for the destination exit signs on the highway along with a detailed 3D simulation of the upcoming lanes, road divides and exit ramp....a real high tech look in the display and a little freaky to see the same sign on the displays and ahead on the road.

Thomcat · February 25, 2020

8 hours ago, ILSilverado said:

I was told the new dash will resemble the one in in the 2021 Yukon and Tahoe respectively. It will only be available on up market trims like High County.

And probably only available on high end trucks with the leather/buckets/console/ heated seat option. Imagine the low end of that dash is suitable only for buckets and console........bench jump seat versions without console passenger legs will be cramped and interfere with driver use of console controls....and cab only versions would become a two seater.

ILSilverado · February 25, 2020

3 hours ago, spizike9 said:

Who told you that? What insider info/access do they have?

It was in one of the major car mags I don’t recall the one that reported it. They also went on to say that a minor exterior refresh will happen also in 2021.

Here is another article I found..

https://www.motor1.com/news/364415/silverado-sierra-major-interior-update/

Edited February 25, 2020 by ILSilverado

spizike9 · February 25, 2020

1 hour ago, ILSilverado said:

It was in one of the major car mags I don’t recall the one that reported it. They also went on to say that a minor exterior refresh will happen also in 2021.

Here is another article I found..

https://www.motor1.com/news/364415/silverado-sierra-major-interior-update/

Thanks for the insight. I really liked this interior when it came out but after seeing the new ford I’m really liking that.