21' vs 22' Differences

[inane222]

Hey guys,

Been debating for a few weeks now on coming out of an 16' Yukon Denali XL and into a Tahoe. I've been monitoring this forum pretty closely for info on the new models. Crazy time to be in the market and it seems like things change everyday. Focused on the RST trim level, 21's are getting harder to find while there are plenty of 22's in some state of production / storage. Trying to figure out the noticeable differences in the two model years.

I've noticed obviously still no steering column lock on both years. Lost heated steering wheel and unfortunately picked up auto start / stop again on the 22's. Looks like there is a camera view button on the 22's near the park brake switch where it was perhaps a hill descent button on the 21's.

Seems to be some big changes with the RSE between the years. I've had an 07' and 11' XL, both had DVD and one fold down screen. Our 16' has DVD and two fold down screens which is very nice. I hate to admit, but until a few weeks ago, I assumed the RSE included a DVD player. That will take some getting used to. I see the 6.2 is now available on the RST for 22'.

The RSE change may be enough for me to try and hunt down a 21' that isn't spoken for. Are there any more changes that you guys are aware of?

 

[SSGUNNER]

22’s have a digital cluster now vs analog on the 21’s. The head unit now has google as the main operating system which is different than the 21’s and of course what you mentioned on the engine options and RES. Also I believe 22’s have front and rear parking assist as standard vs the 21’s do not.

 

[inane222]

Thanks SSGUNNER. Forgot all about the cluster, probably the first change you notice!

 

[R32driver]

RSE on a '21 or '22 is a failure by GM either way. You're better off not getting it and installing an aftermarket setup for less money

 

[ryanrose]

Will they have an update for 21 to get google

 

[selectsplat]

Does the new digital display still have the speed limit sign option? I find this incredibly useful.

 

[NYisles1]

Does the new digital display still have the speed limit sign option? I find this incredibly useful.

Yes

 

[B520044]

I just noticed this change regarding the 10 speed transmission:

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/12/2022-chevy-tahoe-and-suburban-get-new-10-speed-automatic-transmission/

Can anyone explain if the new transmission version is better than the 21? Sounds like its mainly for the over air updates...?

 

[Campingfamco]

Will they have an update for 21 to get google

I messaged GM about this and they said it is not backwards compatible.

 

[cgator67]

The RSE in both the '21s and '22s don't have DVD players. Putting in a destination in the nav from the RSE seems to be a feature of 21s but not 22s. And there is currently no built in miracast option on the '22 models from what I understand. But setting up a Roku, Fire Stick, etc. is how I plan to use it so this makes no difference to me.

I'd recommend getting a '22 as the digital dash vs. the analog dash is a huge visual difference. Also, the infotainment system is also a little different and has Google Maps, Assistant, etc. built in on the '22s and is probably more updatable than the '21 system.

 

[Dustindu4]

Does the new digital display still have the speed limit sign option? I find this incredibly useful

Yeah it does but mine doesn't work. I can't figure out why. Just blank

 

[itsmike2k]

The RSE from 21 to 22 is a Major step back, Literally the only touchscreen use is on/off or Hdmi1/2.. No Apps and No USB option. If a dongle is hooked up you have to have the remote to control, front seat has no control over the content on the rear screens.. My 2017 had more options with the RSE then the 22 ... GM Should refund everyone that bought a 22 for the RSE!!!!

 

[MountainYacht]

Yeah it does but mine doesn't work. I can't figure out why. Just blank

From the manual:

Speed Sign : Shows sign information, which comes from a roadway database in the onboard navigation system, if equipped.

I have the '22 digital instrument cluster in my SLT. I am really liking the display's configuration options. Coming from a '10 Land Cruiser, it is a big change.

My Speed sign works, but isn't always available (sometimes blank). I did a 1k mile trip to NM from CO and it generally worked in bigger cities, but not on less traveled road. It didn't always work on I25, which is a major highway.

 

[ddivinia]

I didn’t realize it was new for 2022. The dash rocks.

D.

 

[ahmadalmousa]

I messaged GM about this and they said it is not backwards compatible.

So basically, the '21s infotainment won't receive much support or updates in the future.

 

[Stbentoak]

So basically, the '21s infotainment won't receive much support or updates in the future.

There is absolutely zero reason to believe this is true. As long as over the air updates can be furnished, there is no reason why the system won’t receive them as well …..being offered for one year does not mean outdated. Personally I think it’s better than the 22 new system, not to mention my RSE is much more usable…

 

[ddivinia]

The digital instrument cluster is awesome.

Sure glad i didnt get the RSE. I didn’t need it anyway.

D.

 

[Campingfamco]

There is absolutely zero reason to believe this is true. As long as over the air updates can be furnished, there is no reason why the system won’t receive them as well …..being offered for one year does not mean outdated. Personally I think it’s better than the 22 new system, not to mention my RSE is much more usable…

I would agree if we were talking about something other than cars. Given infotainment systems for vehicles rarely if ever get updates, there is actually no data to support the thought they will provide updates. And when I talk updates, it’s not a stability update I’m talking about. I’m talking about a user function change. A complete overhaul of the system definitely has not been done before on any vehicles I’ve owned. I’ve owned a lot and a lot of different brands.

 

[SSGUNNER]

This is not true. There will always be in the history of mankind someone who develops a hack for these units. Look at mopar, customtronix developed a software for the fca Uconnect system. Anything from speed lockouts, to mirroring device to adding separate video inputs. Where there is a will there is a way.

Granted for all the horror stories you hear about the broken RES in the 22’s, the RES on the 21’s is a better option. Oh and the digital cluster, meh can’t fully customize it so don’t care much for it. Bet there will also be a unit to replace that on a 21 ha!

 

[Stbentoak]

I would agree if we were talking about something other than cars. Given infotainment systems for vehicles rarely if ever get updates, there is actually no data to support the thought they will provide updates. And when I talk updates, it’s not a stability update I’m talking about. I’m talking about a user function change. A complete overhaul of the system definitely has not been done before on any vehicles I’ve owned. I’ve owned a lot and a lot of different brands.

Well on my 2018 Jaguar we went from an infotainment system that blacked out 50% of the time, wouldn't understand voice inputs, and generally sucked at navigation to currently having wireless ACP and AA ( Not available at time of purchase...) along with new user-friendly apps, a phone app that you can send navigation and check vehicle status from and a system that works 1000% better and doesn't crash... All thru the slow but sure climb thru about 10 OTA upgrades in 3 years. All of this was thru incremental improvements via OTA to all users. So, I'm here to tell you it can and does happen. No cost to owners...

Whether GM will do this or not? Hard to say...But if enough users clamor for something, there is no functional reason it can't be OTA updated once or 10 times if warranted.

Also having a digital dash doesn't mean Woodeley Hoo to me if my back seat people can actively search for something on Nav and send it to me or watch any show they want off a Firestick or USB or mirror it of their iPad or phone. What would you rather have?