"2015 Sierra Denali back up camera upgrade?"

videoarizona · February 2, 2020

Search returned no results?? Can't believe everyone is happy with the bad quality of the back up cameras on the 2015 trucks. I have a Denali, and for the top of the line truck, the camera is worse than a 20 year old consumer hand hold video camera. Seriously.

I've looked at various aftermarket options, but none of them say they are any better. Even Dorman simply says better lens material for better quality. Really? Same camera, better lens?

Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted!

BTW, been lurking for almost a year now...and really enjoying the learning experience this forum and it's members have brought to my retired life!!

Thank you,

Snowcamo · February 2, 2020

It also has to do with the resolution capability of the video hardware. So even if say you wanted/ found a 4k resolution cam the hardware would only support what came from factory likely 480p resolution or less. Im sure wams could chime in and give better advise or help understand more then me.

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cmysstailights · February 2, 2020

Its mostly the screen. Changed to a pioneer avic unit and clarity is much better

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Snowcamo · February 2, 2020

Its mostly the screen. Changed to a pioneer avic unit and clarity is much better

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Pics of the install?

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cmysstailights · February 2, 2020

Pics of the install?

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Away for the weekend i posted my thread on it. See if i can find it and link it

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cmysstailights · February 2, 2020

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sierra4102 · February 2, 2020

3 hours ago, videoarizona said:

Search returned no results?? Can't believe everyone is happy with the bad quality of the back up cameras on the 2015 trucks. I have a Denali, and for the top of the line truck, the camera is worse than a 20 year old consumer hand hold video camera. Seriously.

I've looked at various aftermarket options, but none of them say they are any better. Even Dorman simply says better lens material for better quality. Really? Same camera, better lens?

Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted!

BTW, been lurking for almost a year now...and really enjoying the learning experience this forum and it's members have brought to my retired life!!

Thank you,

https://www.adcmobile.com/product/hd-replacement-camera-for-2014-2015-sierra-silverado/

cmysstailights · February 2, 2020

I have miracast which controls my phone from headunit, video in motion, rear entertainment and android auto.

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tmo · February 2, 2020

I think there was some interest for th3magpi3 to see about swapping in an HD screen from a 2019+ with a 3.0 HMI upgrade. This would help clarity probably. I’m not sure if he will be able to do this though. The 3.0 module might be the only realistic swap.

cmysstailights · February 2, 2020

I think there was some interest for th3magpi3 to see about swapping in an HD screen from a 2019+ with a 3.0 HMI upgrade. This would help clarity probably. I’m not sure if he will be able to do this though. The 3.0 module might be the only realistic swap.

You can but at what cost. I did a full upgrade kept stock speakers for just over 900. And have way more than a factory upgrade would handle. I didnt even wanna spend this much but not many swaps with bose done

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Zasker1 · February 3, 2020

Has anybody actually tried upgrading to rear camera for 170 bucks I would expect, a crystal clear picture which this product does not provide however it is certainly an improvement.

Given that I just broke my tailgate handle I may be the guinea pig is the cost of replacing the tailgate bezel from GM is on par with the total replacement

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Phantom_ss13 · February 3, 2020

17 minutes ago, Zasker1 said:

Has anybody actually tried upgrading to rear camera for 170 bucks I would expect, a crystal clear picture which this product does not provide however it is certainly an improvement.

Given that I just broke my tailgate handle I may be the guinea pig is the cost of replacing the tailgate bezel from GM is on par with the total replacement

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I have a tailgate handle with the camara hole for sale. I replaced mine with the chrome handle one. Let me if you're interested.

cmysstailights · February 3, 2020

Has anybody actually tried upgrading to rear camera for 170 bucks I would expect, a crystal clear picture which this product does not provide however it is certainly an improvement.

Given that I just broke my tailgate handle I may be the guinea pig is the cost of replacing the tailgate bezel from GM is on par with the total replacement

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I tried to integrate a 11 buck ebay camera but couldnt figure out how to get it to work with factory harness.

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aseibel · February 3, 2020

20 hours ago, videoarizona said:

Can't believe everyone is happy with the bad quality of the back up cameras on the 2015 trucks.

I'm quite happy with the camera on my 2015 LT. I'd have to assume its exactly the same as yours.

I do find the picture looks like crap when the lens is dirty. But upon wiping it off with my moistened thumb, the picture is fine again. Your lens isn't all scratched up is it?

videoarizona · February 3, 2020

Appreciate all the replies, gentlemen. We have a solution, but as Zasker 1 said....it's not a really good one...but better.

To repeat, the stock camera is OK...well...not really. It isn't even wide enough angle to let you see anyone coming from the side in time to avoid them...and for things like hitching up the boat or trailer, no, it's not even "OK". My wife has a 3 year old Mazda 6 and her camera is crystal clear and far wider lens You can actually see a pedestrian 2 or 3 cars away so you won't back into them. Even my daughters older Honda has a better picture.

Yes, I've cleaned and polished the lens to no avail. The resolution just isn't there. If it's 300 lines I would be surprised. As one who retired from Radio/TV/Film production...I do know a touch about clarity of images and how to achieve such.

My disappointment is... in a $60K truck, they put a $10 camera in it. The connector on the end is worth more than the camera.

If anyone has tried that $170 camera that "promises" 600 lines of resolution, (which is still way under todays cheapest Chinese dashcams), I'd appreciate a heads up.

Again, thanks... and I'm hoping we have others who haven't chimed in yet.

P.S. the idea of changing the entire system over to a new one is intriguing, to say the least, and maybe worth $1K or more , to do the upgrade. Grins!