Buying a dud 2022? Help???

[WilliamMunny]

Is there anyway to tell the date of manufacture of a 2022 Tahoe? Found a decent deal on a 2022 Tahoe 4wd LT that is just coming into the dealer but I am worried if it sat somewhere for months waiting for a chip or something.

I am a bit worried as the window sticker lists the MSRP of $59,000 for a 4wd Tahoe LT, it seems very low, pre-inflation. Final MSRP of it is (4wd 2022 Tahoe w/Luxury Plus and rear captains chairs) is only $65,300 including destination. A new 2023 with the same equipment is about $69k. The dealer still wants $2k over MSRP but still seems like a deal as they will honor the Costco $1k off. It is missing steering lock and parking assists but that will be retrofitted.

How do I know I am not getting a dud that has been sitting in some field for months? Seem like a good deal or wait for a 2023?

 

[OR VietVet]

Is there a certain date of manufacture you are trying to avoid? You can use Chevrolet Forum, click on Tools and type in the VIN and get info. You do not have to join the forum to do this. Make sure you type the VIN in all caps.

Sorry, I just looked and they do not supply the manufacture date

 

[StephenPT]

Ask the dealer to send you a picture of the door jamb stickers. One of them will have the month and year of manufacture.

Also, as far as I can tell all '22s had the steering column lock delete and the retrofit for the parking sensors. For a brief time there was a retrofit for the heated seats. The '23s are still deleting the steering column lock, but otherwise coming fully equipped (except for recently announced wireless charger delete).

 

[WilliamMunny]

Ask the dealer to send you a picture of the door jamb stickers. One of them will have the month and year of manufacture.

Also, as far as I can tell all '22s had the steering column lock delete and the retrofit for the parking sensors. For a brief time there was a retrofit for the heated seats. The '23s are still deleting the steering column lock, but otherwise coming fully equipped (except for recently announced wireless charger delete).

It’s not at the dealer yet, in transit but should be there in a week or two. The dealer told me I can come in with my trade and if the numbers are right lock in the numbers until it comes in.

I just read on here some where that a lot of 22’s were sitting for awhile waiting for parts. I mean after all 23’s are being shipped and at deals why in the world would 22’s still be coming to the dealer… again unless they have been sitting around for awhile.

 

[StephenPT]

It’s not at the dealer yet, in transit but should be there in a week or two. The dealer told me I can come in with my trade and if the numbers are right lock in the numbers until it comes in.

I just read on here some where that a lot of 22’s were sitting for awhile waiting for parts. I mean after all 23’s are being shipped and at deals why in the world would 22’s still be coming to the dealer… again unless they have been sitting around for awhile.

They're still working on cleaning out this lot --->

 

[dancastro]

Ask the dealer for a copy of the build sheet. It'll list all the RPO's, any "deletes" and the build date.

 

[WilliamMunny]

Is it an issue if it’s been sitting for a few months? Or who knows, luck of the draw?

 

[todayusay]

dealer should be able to pull that info with about 5 mins of leg work....but probably I'd try other options before alerting the dealer

try calling GM (could try chat first but the effectiveness of their chat has drastically gone downhill over the past 6 months)...I'd call and may need the order number and simply ask if they could provide the build date...the order number is located on the window sticker, located in the bottom right "rectangle" - first line item in that box

if you need the window sticker - VIN after the link below

https://cws.gm.com/vs-cws/vehshop/v2/vehicle/windowsticker?vin=

there are other rogue forum members that can pull this data as well (not on this site) - PM if you want to go down that path

 

[WilliamMunny]

Why do some 2022 Tahoe LTs have standard vehicle price of $59,000 while others have it at $60,500?

The new 2023 Tahoe LTs are at $62,700 for reference.

 

[StephenPT]

Prices have continually gone up. Even within the same model year.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/09/2023-chevy-tahoe-gets-price-increases-in-september/

2022 Chevy Tahoe And Suburban Get Third Price Increase

Now $1,600 more expensive.

gmauthority.com

2022 Chevy Tahoe Gets New Price Increase

All trims and configurations affected.

gmauthority.com

 

[WilliamMunny]

So I am guessing an old stock lower MSRP is a good find and should be tested like a deal? Or would it be better to wait a bit for a 2023 even if it is a few thousand more?

Thanks

 

[Crabby]

My 2022 Yukon SLT sat in the lot from April till October. Other than not having heated and vented seats and parking assist that will be retrofitted the only issue I had was how dirty it was. After a couple hours of detailing it now looks great. I paid MSRP for it.

 

[Brand0n]

So I am guessing an old stock lower MSRP is a good find and should be tested like a deal? Or would it be better to wait a bit for a 2023 even if it is a few thousand more?

Thanks

Bird in the hand, etc etc…

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

You all remember the way back machine where at the end of the year sometimes the dealer had inventory; and there were incentives and deals?

Well back then; you might buy a dealer inventory vehicle in December that got delivered to the dealer in March or April…what’s the difference in that or sitting in Midloathian?

 

[EducatorDan]

You all remember the way back machine where at the end of the year sometimes the dealer had inventory; and there were incentives and deals?

Well back then; you might buy a dealer inventory vehicle in December that got delivered to the dealer in March or April…what’s the difference in that or sitting in Midloathian?

Pretty sure my 2018 Regal TourX was delivered to the dealer in August 2018 and I purchased it in June 2019. Back in those glory days there was a $5K rebate to take it off their hands.

It's been great and don't forget folks that the warranties don't kick in until you take delivery no matter how long it's been sitting on the lot.

 

[Seamus]

So you want to pay 10K more plus an adjustment?? The warranty starts as soon as you buy it. If its in new condition, not weathered, hail damage or otherwise, whats the difference what driveway it sits in??

 

[StephenPT]

You all remember the way back machine where at the end of the year sometimes the dealer had inventory; and there were incentives and deals?

Well back then; you might buy a dealer inventory vehicle in December that got delivered to the dealer in March or April…what’s the difference in that or sitting in Midloathian?

I bought a Honda Accord in May of 2017. I didn't even bother to look at the build date back then. Turns out it was built in October of '16. It sat around somewhere for 7 months. It smelled like a new car and 50K miles later - zero issues.

The '22 Yukon XL Duramax I just picked up a couple of weeks ago was built in May of this year. Other than being a bit dusty under the hood (which the salesman cleaned up while I was in the finance office filling out paper work) there's nothing wrong with it.

 

[todayusay]

I used to look for the aged inventory...we put a good amount of miles on our vehicles and buying last year's model and running up the miles usually comes out better when we trade...3 yr old vehicle with 75k miles is evaluated differently than a 2yr old one...

the only advantage of a vehicle sitting on a dealer lot is that most dealers wash every vehicle I'd say at least 2x/month (the whole pressure washer on a trailer guy).

 

[olyelr]

I think you are making a mountain out of a molehill. If the vehicle checks all your desired boxes i would have no issue jumping on it. Who the heck knows when another one will be available…if the waiting game happens to be an issue for you.