Backup camera upgradable?

[Nickshu]

_{Yes this backup camera on the '14 Silverado is much Lower resolution than the last two cars I have owned which had backup cameras (neither were Chevy's). For the most part it seems to work and I can see, but the biggest problem w/ the low resolution is that once it gets even a little dirty you are totally blind. At least on the higher res cameras I've had when they get dirty you can still make out stuff in the screen. That said, the Silverado's camera seems to do better backing up into the sun than my other two cars.}

Edited July 14, 2014 by Nickshu

[Stars_Fan]

The other big problem is it takes a long time for the camera to night/day mode to update when backing out of the garage. I can back all the way out and by the time I'm putting it in drive it updates and you can finally see something.

[MNDaveC]

I agree... The sharpness is quite bad compared to my wife's 2008 Honda... But the BIG screen makes a huge difference... If I could have the big screen and a crisper video... that would be awesome.

[CoasterCOG]

I want to install a quick connect so I can unhook the camera from the tailgate and connect a different camera (On the back of my camper) once I'm hitched up.

 

I found the schematics, I just need to do a little testing of the pinouts. It will be interesting to see what a different camera looks like on the same display.

[jeffsig]

Anyone else notice the camera stays on for a few seconds after putting it in drive?

[newdude]

Its like...a CRT television with like 480p resolution. Even on the 4 inch MyLink the camera is not better. Needs a higher res camera.

[chuckl1218]

Anyone else notice the camera stays on for a few seconds after putting it in drive?

Yes

[Gringo1873]

I have a 2014 Sierra and I agree that the camera quality is horrible.

[Spurshot]

I just use it to keep from hitting something or someone. Seems adequate for that.

[chuckl1218]

+1

[thewhitestallion]

I just use it to keep from hitting something or someone. Seems adequate for that.

 

for the most part. I have trouble seeing where my trailer hitch until im about 5' away from it then I can see it.

 

if someone made a higher res camera I would buy it in a heartbeat!

[Kent2500]

Sorry if this is a dumb comment, but... Does cleaning the lens help? Maybe there is a layer of wax or oil over the len?

[huskerlevi]

I just had my camera replaced by the dealership. NO improvement!

Perhaps a 3rd party will provide a HD camera replacement.

[TJay74]

HD camera or any other higher resolution camera will do no good when the infotainment screen is the controller of the end result resolution. So unless you have a way to change out the infotainment screen with one with higher resolution then a higher resolution camera wont do a thing.

 

I already posed this question to the engineers when I was working on the radio process.

[Gringo1873]

The screen is not the problem. The resolution of the screen is very good.

 

Gringo