360 camera

Yoda2 · October 8, 2019

YUP ... it's definitely an SLT but with what is called a Technology Package. This package was not originally offered but came to fruition later in production.

GMC is still not showing it on their OnLine build sheet for 2019 and the 2020 build sheet is not accessible as of this moment.

All of the photos in my last email were taken on the dealer's lot in Riverhead, New York this morning ( 10/8/2019 )

Here's GM's own web page with the different editions pictured

https://www.gmc.com/trucks/sierra/1500

You'll note the SLT grill is different from the Denali or the AT4.

Here are photos of the Denali and AT4 grills ..... these are off the internet.

I could be mistaken but the AT4 grill looks like a painted SLT unit.

The SLE SLT and Elevation appear to share the same grill

The one pictured below does not have the Technology Package.

I VERY carefully examined all the SLE SLT Elevation and AT4 on the lot and hey all had the same very slightly raised pad area for the camera.

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Chris Callanan · October 8, 2019

Interesting, because you can't add the Technology package to an SLT on the web configurator...

I would love to add the front camera to my SLT - Just not sure I can find the parts....

BTW @yoda2 - you have the cameras in your mirrors, yes? Can you take some detailed pics of the underside of the mirror? I'm trying to figure out if I can add those cameras somehow....

Yoda2 · October 8, 2019

Yes Chris,

My SLT has the Premium + and Trailering Packages .... I do have the mirror cameras.

We were just about to leave for dinner but I'll try to get you some detailed photos tomorrow.

I haven't been able to find the front camera for the New Body Style yet.

Lots of guys have it for the earlier body.

Those I have contacted say to expect it some time during the first or second quarter of 2020.

The LCD Rear View Mirror with camera will set you back about $850.

Those parts should be available as soon as GM starts shipping again.

You don't have to do any programing as it is a stand alone kit but you do have to drop the headliner.

If you come up with some sort of lighting to help with the front end and making turns on very dark nights ... I'd love to hear about it.

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bayoufrogg · October 21, 2019

Where are you guys seeing the front camera as an option for the 2020 SLT?

For the 2020 SLT, all of the articles show the "adaptive cruise control camera" and the optional 15 cameras included in GMCs "Enhanced Prograde Trailering system". I see no mention of a front camera and/or 360 surround vision as an option for 2020 SLT.

GMCs site doesnt list a technology package for 2020 SLT either.

FknLeon · October 22, 2019

On 10/8/2019 at 5:10 PM, Yoda2 said:

This is a Carbon Pro AT4 hence the non-painted grille trim.

azsteve01 · October 22, 2019

On 10/5/2019 at 6:10 PM, Yoda2 said:

Please don't get me wrong. The dealer didn't out right lie to me .... but he didn't expound on the fact that I would not be getting the forward view camera.

This was not a truck I specially ordered. This specific truck was the GMC Display Vehicle at the NYC Jacob Javits Car Show.

The way it was sold to me is that this truck had almost everything that GMC could throw at it.

I've been on line fishing for an after market supplier who could offer me a switcher that would permit me to add on the front camera.

I have yet to try the one you just suggested and will follow up on this.

I'm not towing a large trailer and would give up that input to gain the forward view, if need be.

I don't think I'd need to change the grill as the Denali and 4AT both have the camera.

There is probably a way to do an aftermarket camera which would just clip or screw t the existing grill.

It's just a mater of time for the after market to catch up.

The 2020 SLT will have it offered and use the same grill I have now.

GMC did a lot of things I'm not happy with, but that's life and there is always the next truck.

The LDC rear view mirror/camera was an option on the 4AT and standard in the Denali .............. but not even an option on the SLT even with the Premium + package ... WHY?

Something I'll be doing as an after market. Since it does not go through the onboard computer or Infotainment I should be able to drop the headliner and install it myself as soon as the parts become available.

The truck is basically blind at night when making turns on back country roads.

It lacks peripheral lighting. Even the fogs don't reach to the side corners close by.

Something I can cure, but I want to do it so that it looks like GM did it.

This goes for backing up as well.

The little LED bulbs in the sealed rear tail lights are all but useless.

I'll post my work around when I complete it.

The cameras, in the forward drive position are supposed to stay active until you reach about 10 miles an hour but mine turn off after 30 seconds.

This renders them all but useless.

Adaptive cruise control is another lacking feature on the 2019's

The cameras are their as you do get a warning when rapidly approaching another vehicle.

There is no reason not to have it.

I hear the 2020's will .......... so says the grape vine.

Bottom line, I think GMC released this truck before it was test proven.

They are using the market as their testing ground.

AND ..... I'm one of the guinea pigs.