General Motors has revealed that it will produce a number of 2021 pickup truck and SUV models without a start-stop function due to the chip shortage.
The car manufacturer confirmed earlier this week that start-stop will be missing from select examples of the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, as well as the 2021 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will also lack start-stop functionality.
GM says the move will impact vehicles built on or after June 7 with a V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. As such, it impacts variants of the Silverado such as the RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country as well as the SLT, AT4, and Denali trims of the GMC Sierra 1500.
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“By taking this measure, it will enable us to continue production of our high-demand full-size SUV and pick-ups as the industry continues to rebound and strengthen,” senior manager for product and brand communications for Chevrolet, Kevin M Kelly, told GM Authority. “We intend to add stop-start back to these vehicles as soon as possible.”
Kelly added that the lack of start-stop will result in a minor reduction in fuel efficiency. Customers will receive a $50 credit on the sticker price of affected vehicles.
In a note issued to dealers, GM added that it is doing all it can to mitigate the impacts of the chip shortage.
“Our supply chain organization continues to make strides working with our supply base to mitigate the near-term impacts of the semiconductor situation,” the automaker wrote. “GM continues to leverage every available semiconductor to build and ship our most popular and in-demand products, including our highly profitable full-size trucks and SUVs for our customers. However, the semiconductor situation continues to remain fluid globally.”
