The chip shortage is so severe that GM had to remove heated seats from its winter models.

The chip shortage has forced automakers to temporarily abandon heated seats as an option in vehicles. However, this is not the only automaker taking this step. This move is a reflection of how automakers are responding to the crisis, which has resulted in a decline in dealer inventory, an increase in prices, and delays in orders.

Although GM has a proposed solution, a retrofit option for owners, the chip shortage has no clear end in sight. Efforts to boost domestic semiconductor production are being discussed, but it will take time and significant investment to become a reality.

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