Test drove a GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation (heated steering wheel)

So a few weeks back I test drove a 2024 GMC Sierra, the only thing it had on my 21 Tundra was a heated steering wheels, so I fixed that, also did the Meso volume correct at the same time.

No more plastic tractor wheel.

Link to purchase added late, sorry forgot that.

$390 HIGH FLYING for Toyota 4Runner 2014-2024, Tundra 2014-2021 Steering Wheel Replacement Part BLACK Perforated Leather No Strip (With Heating Function)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D17K3FGF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

You get that from cartrimhome.com?

 

You added heat to the steering wheel? More info please.

 

The website I listed has heated steering wheels for our trucks.

 

https://cartrimhome.com/Heated-Stee...cFuAFmRYagkBlx0lKP7aOQKxWhDBQcf3nyB46U1VxDoTa

 

I can feel the money leaving my wallet.

 

So rad! Only $520 shipped!

 

I've looked at this hard, but wasn't sure about ordering, no one else seem's to have posted about this version here. How is the heat? All the way around or only in certain areas? How was the installation? Does the heat add much to the job?

 

Did you watch any of the videos that are posted on the site?

 

Yes. I guess the installations are on other vehicles, so I am curious if anything surprising came up, I do know it should be basically identical. And I don't trust the people who sell the product to give me a honest description of how well it works.

I'm a pessimist I suppose.

 

I can understand that, hopefully OP will comment back on quality and install process.

 

I am interested.

 

Dang I thought it was going to be $350. I'll have to ponder this one. The installation looks easy to mess up as well. OP, how was the installation?

 

Yes that is probably it, the box said cartrimhome, but I bought it on Amazon for under $400.

Had to extend wires on switch to get it over to center under radio as all the slots by steering wheel were full.

Watched the video install straight forward, only been on for a day now so time will tell, but looks like good quality, much better than the plastic steering wheel.

they are also listed on eBay.

$390 HIGH FLYING for Toyota 4Runner 2014-2024, Tundra 2014-2021 Steering Wheel Replacement Part BLACK Perforated Leather No Strip (With Heating Function)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D17K3FGF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

replaces plastic steering wheel with a new leather wrapped heated steering wheel, link to Amazon where purchased in post above this one, sorry forgot that in original post, will add it there now.

 

Cheaper on Amazon and eBay.

 

$400 on Amazon. install was like video showed, had to extend wires on switch due to no empty switch locations near wheel, so put it in center under radio.

 

I just put it on yesterday and yesterday was pretty warm, turned it on for a few seconds, seems like it is all around but let me confirm on Monday morning. need to change clock spring to get the heat but it comes with the wheel.

 

here is the video I watched
https://www.youtube.com/embed/U3InzcYI5eI?rel=0

 

This looks great!

Mike

 

Oh man, I've seen this been talked about for years, can you share how warm it feels? I'm dying for heated steering wheel in this truck.

 

sorry still hasn't got cold here... tomorrow night is the coldest in the 7 day forecast at 37, so will probably turn it on then.

 

I turned it on today was only about 45 degrees but wanted to try it out.

Heat is throughout the whole steering wheel.

It gets to a warm temp in few minutes, and continues to increase in temp until about about 15 or 20 minutes when I would say it is hot.

We have an explorer at work that if I turn on the heated steering wheel I usually turn it off after 5 minutes and then cycle it on and off to keep it warm but not too hot, this one I left on for my entire 25 minute commute and it was hot at the end, but not too hot.

 

Looks like this will be a Christmas present to myself, lol

Mike

 

Where did you mount the power button for this? Any issues with the wiring?

 

I think he said he had to “extend the wiring” or something to get the switch to the center console (near the USB/12 volt I’d imagine) due to not having any blanks near the wheel.

Curious about this install as well. I wonder if the wiring could be incorporated to the rear window/side mirror defrost button (and its 10-15 min run time)

 

I haven’t purchased the wheel yet. Looks like there’s two different vendors selling the same wheel, for the same price ($390) on Amazon.

I too have been looking for alternate locations for the heated switch since all the dash openings on the left side are used.

Mike

 

OP, this is a wildly rad upgrade...thank you for providing us the "know!" Could you show us what the switch looks like? I'm just curious if it is merely a 2-wire switch or can be used or needs to be a several-wire switch...

 

I know a guy that makes a few different switch holder options…


(wheel ordered)

 

Ch4x4 makes a switch for it. Good option as the color match of their switches is pretty close
https://ch4x4.com/product/ch4x4-small-push-switch-for-toyota-steering-wheel-warmer-symbol/

edit: also could go the aliexpress route
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802865123922.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

and I believe you could also use an OEM from an earlier Land Cruiser, too (part 8425576011)
https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/p/...1.html?partner=googlebase&feedLabel=cvb_parts