Heated steering wheel

bndawgs · December 21, 2016

It was already there. Like my optioned truck maybe had the ability to add a heated steering wheel. When I installed the new clock spring, I noticed the extra wire loom that needed to go somewhere. Figured it had to go down into the steering column area behind the pedals. When I ran out of slack, I came across the male end of the similar connector that was peeking out of a larger harness. That's where I connected it thinking "it has to go there".

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Oh, I got you. One of these days, I'll have a look around down there when I finally get around to putting in some diodes for my fogs and cargo lights. I have adj pedals and steering wheel as well, so it'll be interesting to see if i have that plug already there.

pgamboa · December 21, 2016

Oh, I got you. One of these days, I'll have a look around down there when I finally get around to putting in some diodes for my fogs and cargo lights. I have adj pedals and steering wheel as well, so it'll be interesting to see if i have that plug already there.

Here is a better picture with the connector disconnected.

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Techboy2010 · December 26, 2016

I have a 2016 Silverado LTZ with heated heats but no power adjusting pedals and I found the connector for the heated steering wheel under the dash but it doesnt work

pgamboa · December 26, 2016

I have a 2016 Silverado LTZ with heated heats but no power adjusting pedals and I found the connector for the heated steering wheel under the dash but it doesnt work

That's a bummer. I thought all LTZs came with a heated steering wheel as standard option. Guess not? So I presume you tried this then? Where did you get your wheel and clock spring from? If you got the wheel used, I wonder if it's possible that the heat switch or heat element is not working? You also changed the clock spring?

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Edited December 26, 2016 by pgamboa

Techboy2010 · December 26, 2016

That's a bummer. I thought all LTZs came with a heated steering wheel as standard option. Guess not? So I presume you tried this then? Where did you get your wheel and clock spring from? If you got the wheel used, I wonder if it's possible that the heat switch or heat element is not working? You also changed the clock spring?

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Yeah not all LTZ have that standard. The steering wheel and clock spring were ordered from my local dealer. The parts guy sells to me at wholesale price. The steering wheel is new.

pgamboa · December 26, 2016

Yeah not all LTZ have that standard. The steering wheel and clock spring were ordered from my local dealer. The parts guy sells to me at wholesale price. The steering wheel is new.

Sorry to hear. I wonder why it didn't work. I looked up the Upfitter manual and cross referenced that 2-pin connector (Violet/White Stripe) and it looks like it goes to the fuse panel for the heat. Sorry this didn't work for you.

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Techboy2010 · December 26, 2016

I diid look up the wiring schematics and it should work. So I am gonna do some wire tracing today for the factory connector to see if there is by chance any loose wires

redwngr · December 27, 2016

That's a bummer. I thought all LTZs came with a heated steering wheel as standard option. Guess not? So I presume you tried this then? Where did you get your wheel and clock spring from? If you got the wheel used, I wonder if it's possible that the heat switch or heat element is not working? You also changed the clock spring?

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Yeah not all LTZ have that standard. The steering wheel and clock spring were ordered from my local dealer. The parts guy sells to me at wholesale price. The steering wheel is new.

Optional on SLT as well.

Standard on Denali.

Optional on High Country (as part of High Country Premium Package (PDT))

skully85 · December 27, 2016

My 17 GMC Sirrra SLT doesn't have a heated steering either, "just couldn't pass up the deal I got on this one". That being said, is there an option to add it?

Chev-mekanik · December 27, 2016

My 17 GMC Sirrra SLT doesn't have a heated steering either, "just couldn't pass up the deal I got on this one". That being said, is there an option to add it?

Not an option as per GM, but it can easily be added. Just find a steering wheel with the option and buy the correct clock spring. If you are lucky it will be plug and play, if not it is only a ground and run hot wire to the correct fuse.

skully85 · December 27, 2016

Not an option as per GM, but it can easily be added. Just find a steering wheel with the option and buy the correct clock spring. If you are lucky it will be plug and play, if not it is only a ground and run hot wire to the correct fuse.

so where would you even begin to look for a steering wheel

Chev-mekanik · December 27, 2016

I found mine on eBay, took a while as I wasn't fast enough for the purchase. I ordered my clock spring through the dealer as I don't believe in used ones. I also only pay trade prices.