The Chevrolet Silverado will likely regain these key features in 2022

General Motors’ truck fleet is expected to become more fuel efficient next year, even before electric models arrive.

Due to the current semiconductor shortage, GM has decided to remove two fuel-saving features from some of its full-size pickup trucks and SUVs in order to preserve the computer chips so it can build more complete vehicles.

A cylinder deactivation system that engages under light loads and a stop / start feature that turns the engine off when the vehicle is not in motion were removed mid-year from several models, including the V8-powered Silverado pickup trucks, reducing their EPA ratings by about 1-2 mpg.

GM’s executive chief engineer for full-size trucks, Jaclyn McQuaid, told Fox Garage that the market’s need for high-demand trucks makes up for the slight loss in efficiency, but features should be back when the Silverado Updated 2022 will launch early next year.

“At this time, we don’t anticipate that will happen in the refreshed Silverado. We plan to launch it early next year with all the content of features and options, but honestly… it’s very fluid,” McQuaid said.

For example, GM CFO Paul Jacobson revealed last week that the automaker now plans to build 200,000 fewer vehicles than expected in North America in the second half of the year, down from a previous projection. a reduction of 100,000.

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McQuaid said the shortage has lasted longer than expected, but is confident GM has the best engineers, supply chain experts and supplier partnerships in the industry and is in a good position to navigate the industry. the situation until things return to normal.

In addition to the return fuel economy features, the updated 2022 Silverado will also be available with GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving system technology and a redesigned interior with dual digital displays.