Chip Shortage Forces 2022 Corvette to Drop Rear Park Assist

Faced with more supply chain issues, the 2022 Corvette Stingray will move forward without Rear Park Assist.

The 2022 Corvette Stingray has been a huge success. It doesn’t get much hotter than the demand and sales for the mid-engined C8. However, the industry has faced a recurrent problem in microchip shortage. Chip shortage and gridlock in the supply chain has thrown a wrench in 2022 Corvette production. As a result, Chevrolet has had to make some cuts to get the Stingray on the road and in the hands of hungry buyers.

Now, Chevrolet has had to remove Rear Park assist. Due to a lack of semiconductors, the driver assist function was chopped on January 24th.

The 2022 Corvette system uses a number of semiconductors. It is a a helpful feature, and increases safety and visibility. This year, the 2022 Corvette Stingray has had to cut the Engine Appearance and Lighting Package, carbon fiber elements, splash guards, and most recently the High Wing Spoiler.

Chevrolet has been forced to rethink what components might need to be altered or cut altogether until the chip shortage issue is resolved. If a a driver already paid for this, they will receive a $50 credit. And Corvette is planning to add the additional cut options in Q4 of 2022.

2022’s C8 Corvette will continue production until May. And 2023 Corvettes will hit the lines shortly thereafter. Dealer order guides for the next C8 are to be released in late March. And March 24 is when Chevrolet will start accepting 2023 Corvette orders from dealerships.

Given that the market wide chip shortage for 2022, one result is the growing desire for the 2023 Corvette. 2023 models are expected to be prepared for bumps in the road from supply to production.

To further stir up excitement in the 2023 Corvette, Chevrolet will be hitting the road to tease the upcoming ’23 Corvette Zo6. 146 Chevrolet dealers will be part of the 2023 Corvette Z06 Dealer Tour. Two pre-production 2023 Corvette Z06 models will cross the country and visiting dealers in the to show off the Zo6, as well as give a good peek at options, colors, and trims.

Stay tuned!

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Sherry Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

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