Is There A Heated Steering That Is All Leather?

Lincoln30 · December 4, 2007

I have the wood/leather heated wheel with all the cruise/nav/radio contols on my 08 Sierra Denali but would rather have one without the wood.

vortexmax23 · December 5, 2007

I have the wood/leather heated wheel with all the cruise/nav/radio contols on my 08 Sierra Denali but would rather have one without the wood.

Ill trade you its not heated but looks nice!

pm26 · December 5, 2007

I have one that's heated, cooled, and has a built-in ice maker and coffee maker.

caddycruiser · December 5, 2007

No, nothing exists, at least not in OEM form. Your only choice would be an aftermarket source, such as american-stitches.com, that take OEM wheels and do custom leather, wood, etc. No all leather heated wheel from GM, in any model with this wheel.

Lincoln30 · December 5, 2007

Thank you. The heat is not a big deal to me (don't really need it or heated seats in Texas) but I'd like to preserve all the features the vehicle came with for when I sell it. I'll check with american-stiches and my local trim shop and see if there is something we can do. I really dislike wood steering wheels b/c they are slippery.

hubbycap · December 5, 2007

I have one that's heated, cooled, and has a built-in ice maker and coffee maker.

Say, that coffee maker, wouldn't happen to have a milk-frother would it?

ewiski · December 5, 2007

Say, that coffee maker, wouldn't happen to have a milk-frother would it?

I have an idea but it may come out a little yellow.lol

akfireman · December 6, 2007

I have the wood/leather heated wheel with all the cruise/nav/radio contols on my 08 Sierra Denali but would rather have one without the wood.

What is this "heated wheel" you speak of? I live in Alaska and a heated steering wheel would be GREAT!!!! I have never heard of one before, does anyone know if one can be purchased and added onto a 2007 model truck.

Lincoln30 · December 6, 2007

I have the wood/leather heated wheel with all the cruise/nav/radio contols on my 08 Sierra Denali but would rather have one without the wood.

What is this "heated wheel" you speak of? I live in Alaska and a heated steering wheel would be GREAT!!!! I have never heard of one before, does anyone know if one can be purchased and added onto a 2007 model truck.

Like heated seats there is a heating element in the steering wheel. Denalis and Escalades come standard with them but apparently it's only a combo wood/leather wheel. Many high end luxury cars have it too. You don't mention if your truck is a classic or new style...I'm pretty sure you could do it on new (GMT-900) but I'd guess it would be expensive unless you can find salvage parts. I'm not sure if the GMT-800 Denalis had it, so a swap on a classic might be more difficult.

pm26 · December 6, 2007

Heated steering wheels have been available on high end German cars for years.

akfireman · December 6, 2007

I have the wood/leather heated wheel with all the cruise/nav/radio contols on my 08 Sierra Denali but would rather have one without the wood.

What is this "heated wheel" you speak of? I live in Alaska and a heated steering wheel would be GREAT!!!! I have never heard of one before, does anyone know if one can be purchased and added onto a 2007 model truck.

Like heated seats there is a heating element in the steering wheel. Denalis and Escalades come standard with them but apparently it's only a combo wood/leather wheel. Many high end luxury cars have it too. You don't mention if your truck is a classic or new style...I'm pretty sure you could do it on new (GMT-900) but I'd guess it would be expensive unless you can find salvage parts. I'm not sure if the GMT-800 Denalis had it, so a swap on a classic might be more difficult.

I have the New Body Style, GMT-900. is there a switch somewhere to turn it on, or is it automatic?

pm26 · December 6, 2007

I believe that a heated steering wheel works together with heated seats, which are turned on manually. Somebody correct me if I am wrong on this one. Because heating elements consume considerable amount of current, the clockspring wiring harness is probably different for vehicles equipped with a heated steering wheel. This mod could be so expensive that it is not worth pursuing, IMHO.

SinisterSS · December 6, 2007

The heated wheel is a $100 option on a Denali, not standard.

There is a switch on the left side of the wheel controls, near the cruise control, to turn the heat on and off independent of the heated seats.

Lincoln30 · December 6, 2007

The heated wheel is a $100 option on a Denali, not standard.

Yep, you are correct. I checked my sticker and I paid for it. I checked my order and I ordered it...I guess I felt like it was inexpensive and worth a try when I ordered. I was more focused on leaving off the expensive options I didn't want like the 20" wheels and rear seat DVD.

Heck, I ordered Cargo Management too b/c the price dropped to $95 on the 08. The tie downs are nice and came with it but they really get you on the prices of the add-ons I want, like the side tool box ($180 from a discounter) and the bed divider (about $250). I ordered one side box, it should be here any day.

Bostonsfavson · December 6, 2007

I used my heated steering wheel for the first time this morning (9 degrees Fahrenheit when I got up!) and I have to admit I was impressed. The only thing I don't get is why do the heated seats come on with the remote start when it's cold, but not the wheel? I don't care, just curious.