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NeverRest Enthusiast

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I noticed today when I was sitting with my truck in reverse that the back up sensors beep like crazy as soon as I put it in reverse when I crank the truck up, but after a minute or two of the truck running it wont do it anymore? Also randomly when I'm going down the road the sensors will disable themselves.

 

 

Another thing I noticed is that my truck doesn't have the lights on the rear pillar where they used to be on older model trucks with the park sensors. It kinda sucks not having them. Any idea why they don't anymore? I've googled and found nothing.

tonygxp Enthusiast

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I noticed today when I was sitting with my truck in reverse that the back up sensors beep like crazy as soon as I put it in reverse when I crank the truck up, but after a minute or two of the truck running it wont do it anymore? Also randomly when I'm going down the road the sensors will disable themselves.

 

 

Another thing I noticed is that my truck doesn't have the lights on the rear pillar where they used to be on older model trucks with the park sensors. It kinda sucks not having them. Any idea why they don't anymore? I've googled and found nothing.

 

 

cut costs on the lights. GM figures they offer back up cameras, in mirror cameras, etc. they can skimp on the warning lights, i like themon my '07 SRX but the backup cam in my Denali works even better. I don't know how i park this Ram i have without the lights, beeping, cameras lol old school in an '11 vehicle, way to go Dodge!

oldmann Senior Enthusiast

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Those back up sensors are not perfect. You can still hit your bumper on the corner without alarm. Also snow on them disables. I've never used my lights. I listen to the frequency of beeps sometimes but I really do not rely on anything but the mirrors.

ChevyTech77 Senior Enthusiast

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LED's were omitted in some '10 model year vehicles and most all '11 model year vehicles. Customers prefer camara's or just listening to the tones.

 

Remove your hitch or clean your bumper. Those are the only two things, shy of a damaged sensor, that will disable them while driving down the road.

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This is my first vehicle, 2011 GMC Sierra, with the backup sensors. Twice now, a warning appears on my DIC telling me the rear sensors have been disabled and to see my owners manual. So I go to the manual and it says if the condition persists, see your dealer. No re-set, nothing. My rear bumper is clear, no trailer hitch, nothing. Not impressed. zoz

VT_Z71 Enthusiast

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I actually use the LEDs (in conjunction with the mirrors) more than the beeping. When the 3rd red light starts flashing quick you better stop pronto.

c4cruiser Enthusiast

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The sensors on my 08 will go off if water cascades over them. I have a tonneau and if water collects on it and I back up then brake, the water goes down over the tailgate, the bumper and the backup alarm sounds. If I leave the hitch slug in the receiver, the alarm will sometimes turn itself off. I have also noticed that after towing my trailer, the backup alarms will not reset until a good 5 minutes of driving without the trailer.

 

The 3 in-cab warning lights are in an area where they really don't do a lot of good. I prefer to use mirrors when backing up rather than trying to squirm and twist around in the seat and look out the back window. The angle of the inside rear view mirror won't allow the lights to show up in the mirror so they are basically worthless to me.

ChevyTech77 Senior Enthusiast

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The sensors on my 08 will go off if water cascades over them. I have a tonneau and if water collects on it and I back up then brake, the water goes down over the tailgate, the bumper and the backup alarm sounds. If I leave the hitch slug in the receiver, the alarm will sometimes turn itself off. I have also noticed that after towing my trailer, the backup alarms will not reset until a good 5 minutes of driving without the trailer.

 

The 3 in-cab warning lights are in an area where they really don't do a lot of good. I prefer to use mirrors when backing up rather than trying to squirm and twist around in the seat and look out the back window. The angle of the inside rear view mirror won't allow the lights to show up in the mirror so they are basically worthless to me.

All of that is normal operation and the situation that you refer to in your second paragraph is what 90% of the public see so that is a reason why the led's were eliminated.

 

'11 model year trucks have an issue with the system disabling without the trailer hitch in them, yes. PI0292 has been out sense November to address this concern. See your GM dealer.

jwoodall Enthusiast

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I actually use the LEDs (in conjunction with the mirrors) more than the beeping. When the 3rd red light starts flashing quick you better stop pronto.

 

^^ Ditto

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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I can't use the lights in mine. The DVD screen makes them impossible to see in the rear view mirror (the lights are top dead center above the backglass on the Avalanche).

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topdj Enthusiast

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I have to say this really sucks, my brother is DEAF and traded his 2007 in for a 2011 and now cannot use the system he paid for.

if anyone knows of a add on LED system please post it

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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I miss the lights too, but learned to use the beeps. That sucks about your brother though.. I'm sure there's an add on you could get for the deaf. :uhoh:

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