Reverse lights/Camera issues in cold weather

[CbrownGT]

I’ve noticed the last couple weeks that in the morning or after truck sits for say 5+ hours in cold weather, I initially have no reverse light or camera function. Once I make a 10-20 min drive and it gets warm I regain function of both. 

I haven’t investigated it any further as it hasn’t been an issue for me as far as needing either function upon initial startup or immediate driving. But I have inspection due soon and I’m hoping it doesn’t act up on the tech’s. 

 

[rbrjr1]

57 minutes ago, CbrownGT said:

I’ve noticed the last couple weeks that in the morning or after truck sits for say 5+ hours in cold weather, I initially have no reverse light or camera function. Once I make a 10-20 min drive and it gets warm I regain function of both. 

I haven’t investigated it any further as it hasn’t been an issue for me as far as needing either function upon initial startup or immediate driving. But I have inspection due soon and I’m hoping it doesn’t act up on the tech’s. 

 

reverse light? (on the tail lights?)

Camera located in the tailgate?

[Donstar]

Although this does not hurt the operation of your vehicle, both of these features provide significant added safety.  I'd take your truck to your local GM truck service centre for repair.   I have a reasonable appreciation for electronics but the situation you describe is for someone with the tools and training to diagnose/repair such oddities.  If the problem was intermittent or less predictable then a poor connection would probably be worth a search.  However, my experience suggests you will more than likely save yourself a lot of frustration and wasted money by going straight to a pro!

[CbrownGT]

1 hour ago, rbrjr1 said:

reverse light? (on the tail lights?)

Camera located in the tailgate?

I have had the same LEDs since 2014 when i installed them, they work fine. Yes camera in tailgate from factory. Only thing I can think of is I had cleaned out the crevice between gate and bed a lot lately cause I was dumping sticks and leaves. Maybe connection/wire got pinched or damaged. Going to pull it into my heated shop at work and look around when I have time 

[rbrjr1]

48 minutes ago, CbrownGT said:

I have had the same LEDs since 2014 when  installed them. Yes camera in tailgate from factory. Only thing I can think of is I had cleaned out the crevice between gate and bed a lot lately cause I was dumping sticks and leaves. Maybe connection/wire got pinched or damaged. Going to pull it into my heated shop at work and look around when I have time 

it's frustrating when stuff like that happens.  Did you do any "diode" mods that could be precipitating the problem?

[CbrownGT]

Just now, rbrjr1 said:

it's frustrating when stuff like that happens.  Did you do any "diode" mods that could be precipitating the problem?

No I have not.