Is it possible to add the Blind Spot Monitor?

sswalker · November 9, 2017

I've had my 2016 Sierra SLT for a couple months now and I love the truck. The SLT I bought has most every option that I wanted in a truck but it does not have the blind spot monitor and I really wish it did. Just wondering if that is something that is possible to add? Maybe the sensors are already there and I just need the mirrors and a fuse? Just curious. Not the end of the world but if it's something that could be added I would look into doing that.

swathdiver · November 9, 2017

You would need at the very least the mirrors and to program the BCM for the SBZA (Side Blind Zone Alert).

Ichie123 · November 10, 2017

Gonna follow this.

cjlet · November 10, 2017

I read an article about a year ago that made me realize I had my mirrors adjusted incorrectly. Ever since I did so, it’s helped tremendously. I know it’s not an answer to your question, but it’s made a big difference for me.

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots

PaddyO · November 10, 2017

Neat article....Going to try it ....

On the 16 LTZ 2500 the mirrors are large but can be misconceiving. I find myself looking at the upper part (larger) when a more realistic and accurate view as it relates to blind spots is depicted in the lower portion.

Harry Glands · November 10, 2017

I have a navtool system for sale.

New never installed.

Front camera/left lane watch camera/right lane watch camera

also allows smart phone mirroring on screen.

Hit me up if interested.

I'll let it go for less than what I paid for it

ALSLT · November 10, 2017

16 hours ago, cjlet said:

I read an article about a year ago that made me realize I had my mirrors adjusted incorrectly. Ever since I did so, it’s helped tremendously. I know it’s not an answer to your question, but it’s made a big difference for me.

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots

Tried this out yesterday and today. That article is right, now I know how to use my mirrors correctly! haha

Donstar · November 10, 2017

Properly adjusted mirrors are critical especially when you have a fully loaded pickup or driving a windowless van. I would also like to know more about aftermarket blind spot sensors and/or cameras. I've been driving pickups for 45+ years and appreciate the added safety offered through technology. This is my first truck with backup sensors and camera. I wouldn't buy a truck again without this feature!

L86 All Terrain · November 10, 2017

You can get a 2" adhesive convex mirror at Autozone for $3?

redwngr · November 10, 2017

I don't think GM has blind spot sensors available for full size pickups.

GM has a towing camera system available,.

Looks like the side cameras will activate when the blinker is turned on.

It has to be added as an accessory rather than a factory order

(just got done ordering a 2500...)

Link to the 'Intellihaul' system

http://www.gmc.com/gmc-life/trucks/trailering-enhancements-for-sierra.html

It's made by echomaster, and there are videos of the installtion available

https://echomaster.com/intellihaul/

Take a look at the install video.

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swathdiver · November 10, 2017

The Blind Spot sensors are in the mirrors, someone was selling a set on here for this style truck the other day.

Sour_Squirrel · November 20, 2017

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/ksc-vs55010/overview/?retaillocation=int

Huetatos · November 21, 2017

On 11/10/2017 at 10:19 AM, ALSLT said:

Tried this out yesterday and today. That article is right, now I know how to use my mirrors correctly! haha

One thing I like about the towing mirrors I have, the lower mirrors have a massive FOV. From your car all the way to your blindspot. Although on other cars I like to be able to see the edge of my car to use it as a point of reference. I get confused when I can't see the tiny bot of edge of my vehicle.

Largely Unknown · November 21, 2017

Interesting article, almost easy enough to understand for the motoring pubic (ha), with pictures no less! I'll try it, but I remember before trying something like this and couldn't get used to not seeing at least a little of my truck's side in the mirror.

It would help if the mirrors weren't so small. I came over from a 150, which had larger standard mirrors. The drivers side on my '17 SLT does have a small round mirror stuck to the upper left corner, but its so small...

Having said that, I'm used to the mirrors now with the exception of backing up. At first, I selected automatic tilt for reverse in the vehicle options menu, but found that even though I could in fact monitor the rear wheels, I couldn't see behind the truck along the sides so I disabled that function. I mention all this because most cars that come with blind spot monitoring also have the the technology that looks for approaching traffic coming from the side in a parking lot situation.