New to me 18 Sierra

Mercracing · May 2, 2019

I just picked up a slightly used 2018 Sierra and I had a question about two different things I was thinking about doing.

Number one is about a front camera. I have the SLT model obviously with backup camera. If I buy a camera for the front, is it as simple as connecting it to the back of the radio? I assume there’s a plug there? Do I need a new radio? New programming?

Number two is it has an ARE cap on it. I’m contemplating running one or two strips of LED lights on the top so I can see in the back better. I plan to have them on a switch in the back, but what I was wondering is if there is one that has either different brightness levels or perhaps white and red LEDs that you could switch between?

Thanks for the input!

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Mercracing · May 8, 2019

Anyone?

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ksiesel · May 8, 2019

For the front camera, you’ll need the interface module as well as the front camera. The GM backed one is made by Echomaster and runs about $500 for the interface module and front camera. The same interface module can be used to add 4 cameras. Camera locations typically are front, left mirror, right mirror, cargo lamp, and wireless for the rear of a trailer.

Mercracing · May 8, 2019

For the front camera, you’ll need the interface module as well as the front camera. The GM backed one is made by Echomaster and runs about $500 for the interface module and front camera. The same interface module can be used to add 4 cameras. Camera locations typically are front, left mirror, right mirror, cargo lamp, and wireless for the rear of a trailer.

I saw the 500$ one on the GM accessories page. So in theory I can buy that and it has everything I need to have the front camera integrate with my radio display?

Thanks for the info!

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ksiesel · May 8, 2019

1 hour ago, Mercracing said:

I saw the 500$ one on the GM accessories page. So in theory I can buy that and it has everything I need to have the front camera integrate with my radio display?

Thanks for the info!

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I have not actually purchased it, but I did look into the kit and read the install instructions. I believe the $499 kit will have everything you need to do the install (harnesses, modules, and camera) and requires no re-programming of the OEM installed modules.