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Apparently, 2012 officially marks 100 years for GMC. Only reason I know this is because my dealer sends me the GMC Magazine (in hopes of luring me in for another sale I guess) and it marks the occasion with a small article. Seems kinda weak for a century of making pretty darn good trucks. No special edition packages or memorabilia for us die hard fans feels like a letdown.

 

If anyone cares, the article notes that the company name actually started as the Rapid Motor Vehicle Co. and later merged with Reliance and Randolph Motors to become GMC. In 1909, The first truck to reach Pike's Peak was a Rapid Motors truck. They also had electric trucks as early as 1912. Happy Anniversary GMC!

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Gov'ment Motors...yeah they probably want to lay low right now, but the big "Chevy 100" party down at the dealership here in town recently was pretty flashy. Guess in this day and age with GM it's just lucky if you don't end up like Pontiac or Olds... :nonod:

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Apparently, 2012 officially marks 100 years for GMC. Only reason I know this is because my dealer sends me the GMC Magazine (in hopes of luring me in for another sale I guess) and it marks the occasion with a small article. Seems kinda weak for a century of making pretty darn good trucks. No special edition packages or memorabilia for us die hard fans feels like a letdown.

 

 

No?

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/06/2012-gmc-sierra-and-yukon-heritage-editions-new-york-2012/

 

012 GMC Yukon and Sierra Heritage Editions Debut

Special models commemorate 100 years of the GMC name

 

2012-03-30, NEW YORK – It is no coincidence that the 2012 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL and Sierra Heritage Editions will debut at the New York Auto Show. A century ago, the GMC name first appeared on the front of a truck at this very same event.

 

Commemorative exterior badges on the doors of these special models feature the original GMC logo design that debuted on the 1912 range of models, which included gas- and electric-powered trucks designed for the most demanding among early drivers. The script is surrounded by the words "Heritage Edition."

 

2012 Heritage Editions will be offered on Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, Yukon and Yukon XL models in SLT trim. Three colors will be available – a new, exclusive Heritage Blue ($195), White Diamond ($995) or Onyx Black (no additional cost). Interior colors for the Yukon are Ebony and Light Tan.

 

Each Heritage Edition model offers its own differentiating content. The Sierra Heritage Edition full-size pickup includes:

- Unique "Heritage Edition" exterior badges

- Embroidered front floor mats

- Embroidered front headrests

- Chrome door handles, mirror caps and door moldings

- 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels

- Convenience package with rear park assist, adjustable pedals, Universal Home Remote, EZ-Lift locking tailgate and rear wheelhouse liners

- Rear-vision camera

 

The Yukon and Yukon XL full-size SUVs are equipped with:

- Unique "Heritage Edition" exterior badges

- Embroidered front floor mats

- Embroidered front headrests

- SLT-2 Equipment Package with 10-way leather memory seats, headed second-row seats with power release, power-operated liftgate and heated side mirrors

- Additional content – including 20-inch wheels – is optional

 

For Sierra, the Heritage Edition package adds $2,645. The Yukon and Yukon XL package adds $1,970 to the suggested retail price, or $1,820 for the Yukon XL ¾-ton model. The charges for premium paint colors listed above are in addition to the package prices.

 

"The GMC brand always looks forward, but this day provides an opportunity to celebrate 100 years of the proud GMC name," said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of GMC Marketing. "Sierra and Yukon are two of our longest-running and most-respected nameplates, so it makes sense to use them to represent our heritage."

 

GMC was formed in 1912 when the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company merged with two others – Reliance and Randolph – to become the brand known today for trucks, crossovers and SUVs. GMC is the second largest of the four General Motors brands. If it were a stand-alone manufacturer, it would be the 10th-largest automaker in the United States in terms of total vehicle sales in 2011.

 

GMC has manufactured trucks since 1902, and is one of the industry's healthiest brands. Innovation and engineering excellence is built into all GMC vehicles and the brand is evolving to offer more fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers, including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover. GMC is the only manufacturer to offer three full-size hybrid trucks with the Yukon, Yukon Denali SUVs and the Sierra pickup. The new Sierra Heavy Duty pickups are the most capable and powerful trucks in the market. Details on all GMC models are available at www.gmc.com, on Twitter at @thisisgmc or at http://www.facebook.com/gmc.

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There ya go! I guess I should have searched the web a bit more...Thanks for posting that.

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Is it just me, but doesn't $2600 for a bunch of fluff seem waaaay out there?

 

Personally, if you want to suck in more die-hard GM fans, toss that in for free on the 100 aniversary models. Give a die hard guy a reason to toss his 2010 or 2011 for a new ride.... :confused:

 

I'm not in the market to buy, so doesn't matter to me, just the powers of observation. :loser:

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Apparently, 2012 officially marks 100 years for GMC. Only reason I know this is because my dealer sends me the GMC Magazine (in hopes of luring me in for another sale I guess) and it marks the occasion with a small article. Seems kinda weak for a century of making pretty darn good trucks. No special edition packages or memorabilia for us die hard fans feels like a letdown.

 

If anyone cares, the article notes that the company name actually started as the Rapid Motor Vehicle Co. and later merged with Reliance and Randolph Motors to become GMC. In 1909, The first truck to reach Pike's Peak was a Rapid Motors truck. They also had electric trucks as early as 1912. Happy Anniversary GMC!

 

 

 

There probably won't be any fanfare for GMC, or at least nowhere near the amount there was for the Chevy 100th- GMC just doesn't have the same amount of weight in the hearts of people that Chevy does especially since they were carbon copies of Chevy trucks for years. Thankfully the 900s changed that up some. Hopefully that will continue with the new generation.

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Chrome clad should be banned. That is a cheap excuse for a chrome wheel.

 

 

+1. My rims look like a$$. Chrome is peeling from the inside out, and they are full of stone chips that are corroding. Wish GM stuck to the clear coated aluminums of my last truck.....

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Before I bought my 2012 Sierra, I visited several dealerships and shopped on-line looking at many other dealerships. I also spent lots of time on www.gmc.com pricing various options. There was never a word spoken or a word written where I looked or shopped about 2012 being an anniversary.

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Apparently, 2012 officially marks 100 years for GMC. Only reason I know this is because my dealer sends me the GMC Magazine (in hopes of luring me in for another sale I guess) and it marks the occasion with a small article. Seems kinda weak for a century of making pretty darn good trucks. No special edition packages or memorabilia for us die hard fans feels like a letdown.

 

If anyone cares, the article notes that the company name actually started as the Rapid Motor Vehicle Co. and later merged with Reliance and Randolph Motors to become GMC. In 1909, The first truck to reach Pike's Peak was a Rapid Motors truck. They also had electric trucks as early as 1912. Happy Anniversary GMC!

 

 

 

There probably won't be any fanfare for GMC, or at least nowhere near the amount there was for the Chevy 100th- GMC just doesn't have the same amount of weight in the hearts of people that Chevy does especially since they were carbon copies of Chevy trucks for years. Thankfully the 900s changed that up some. Hopefully that will continue with the new generation.

 

+1 on that! But alas, methinks if Denali sales start to fall flat, GMC's days as a truck apart from the bowtie will be numbered.

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I purchased a 2012 Yukon Denali (factory order) back in November of 2011, I wounder if I could purchase the circular "heritage" badge from the dealer?

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I purchased a 2012 Yukon Denali (factory order) back in November of 2011, I wounder if I could purchase the circular "heritage" badge from the dealer?

 

 

Yes you can order this round GMC Heritage badge. It's GM PN# 22869048. List is $69 bucks for one though.....

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