I'd say after you wash and hand wax it, the swirlies should be gone. If not, why? I definitely wouldn't use an electric buffer on it. For two years, I hand wash mine using only Meguiar's waterless wash and wax and Meguiar's quik wax and after two years there's no swirl marks on it anywhere.
All HD trucks will ride more rougher/stiffer than a half-ton. It is my opinion that the difference will be even more noticeable since your half-ton has the Denali Premium Suspension with Adaptive Ride Control.
That's a good question. They're on my 2021 GMC HD Denali. Since the High Country is Chevy's top trim line, they should also be on yours. Ask (complain) to your dealer.
Scan the build code QR sticker on the bottom of the driver door frame. It will show you all of the three letter codes that are the options for your truck. If your list includes the code KHF, then you have dual alternators. After displaying the list you can then email the list to yourself to keep for future reference.
I've heard because of market conditions, some dealers are not discounting and some are even marking the price above the MSRP. I won't pay it. I'll wait until market conditions are better.