Backup Camera Problems (OEM)

[bonefish267]

I recently purchased a 2016 Silverado 1500 (High Country). When putting the vehicle in reverse, the image from the backup camera has something in its field of view. (Like little slivers of the tailgate handle or better yet, the the outside of the opening for the camera, see attachment) I've taken the camera out and with it pointing to the sky and the truck in reverse the view is perfect and unobstructed. So has anyone here had to deal with this issue and/or has anyone got any ideas for resolving it?

[JimCost2014]

3 hours ago, bonefish267 said:

I recently purchased a 2016 Silverado 1500 (High Country). When putting the vehicle in reverse, the image from the backup camera has something in its field of view. (Like little slivers of the tailgate handle or better yet, the the outside of the opening for the camera, see attachment) I've taken the camera out and with it pointing to the sky and the truck in reverse the view is perfect and unobstructed. So has anyone here had to deal with this issue and/or has anyone got any ideas for resolving it?

How about a picture of camera sitting in the tailgate handle housing?

 

Does it seem to fit correctly?

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[bonefish267]

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[JimCost2014]

5 hours ago, bonefish267 said:

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Sorry, how about a shot with the tailgate up, with the lens in the handle. Just wondering if it is flush sitting inside the handle housing.

[JimCost2014]

Like this, except closer.

 

[bonefish267]

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[JimCost2014]

5 hours ago, bonefish267 said:

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Something looks strange, what is on the bezel casting the reflection of you taking taking the picture?

 

I have the factory bezel with just the chrome pull handle, and there is no shiny surface that low on it. Maybe that is what you see in your camera image?

[bonefish267]

Something looks strange, what is on the bezel casting the reflection of you taking taking the picture?
 
I have the factory bezel with just the chrome pull handle, and there is no shiny surface that low on it. Maybe that is what you see in your camera image?

That's kinda what I thought, I bought this truck used and wondered if the entire handle body was "chromed" or merely just the handle itself. I'll have to see about removing the extra pieces if applicable.


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[JimCost2014]

7 hours ago, bonefish267 said:

That's kinda what I thought, I bought this truck used and wondered if the entire handle body was "chromed" or merely just the handle itself. I'll have to see about removing the extra pieces if applicable.


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Yea, that would make sense on what you are seeing.

 

They do make an overlay that is held on with 3M tape that covers the whole handle. 

[bonefish267]

Took this "accent" piece off Saturday morning. The camera is now fully functional.


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