2014 Chevrolet Impala Heated Steering wheel

2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA
8,000 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TOM SIEBERT
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The heat only warms the lower half of the steering wheel. The top 1/2 where your hands are supped to be does not warm up. Brought the car in for repair and was told that's the way this wheel is. There is a wood grain insert on the top 1/2 and the rest of the top 1/2 is leather wrapped. I have had a Denali in the past with a similar wheel & the wood grain insert wasn't heated but the leather wrap was. I find it hard to believe that the part of the wheel where your hands are supposed to be while driving is not intended to be heated. This is a top of the line Impala with all the options.
Feb 11, 2014 at 6:45 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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I don't know what you're expecting us to say if the manufacturer told you it was designed that way. If the wheel has different materials in the 2 sections, that would be a reason why.
Feb 11, 2014 at 7:03 AM
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