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I’m sure this has been covered but I’m curious if there’s an aftermarket solution I’m missing.  I LOVE my 2020 elevation, but with how bad the back up cam is at night, I’m finding myself wondering how a 56k truck doesn't have backup sensors?  On my old f150 they made an aftermarket part you could add to the hitch to essentially do it after the fact.  Any change GM has the same and I can’t find it?  If the camera was better, I’d be a little happier, but no blind spot, no backup, etc is kinda weird to me for how much trucks cost these days.  May just be wishful thinking though...thanks GM fam!

Rob Mugs Enthusiast

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It's an option.  I know on the Chevys, it's a very inexpensive one but my 60k (msrp) LT Trailboss doesn't have them either.  There were two on the lot.  One with a sunroof and one with the nanny sensors.  I chose the sunroof

Salsa De Piña Enthusiast

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In Canada, it's $1100 for front & rear park assist, cross traffic, and blind spot alert.  I think that's pretty reasonable.  If you want it, pay for it.  Simple as that.

 

Personally, we're onto the 5th and 6th cross traffic alert sensors in my wife's Buick, so I'll pass on the additional electronics.

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One of the issues with the backup camera at night is that the factory backup lights are really not adequate to light up the area behind the truck for the purposes of the camera. I've noticed a high iso look, very grainy, and also the camera seems to shift to a very low fps in night conditions. One thing that should help with this that can be added aftermarket is some additional backup lighting.

calgator73 Senior Enthusiast

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I've got an at4 with the surround view.... Everything is crisp at night especially with the factory led backup lights.  Maybe change your bulbs?

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21GMC Enthusiast

21GMC

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My SLT also has a very clear back up at night in very dark conditions.  Believe OP's truck has LED bulbs also?? Either way back up camera on mine is by far the best iv ever had. Much better than our BMW x5

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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On 2020 Elevation both these packages are optional:

 

PDQ   Preferred Package, includes (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (A48) rear sliding power window, (KI4) 120-volt power outlet, (KC9) 120-volt bed-mounted power outlet, (IOS) 8" diagonal Premium GMC Infotainment System, (U2K) SiriusXM with 360L, (UVB) HD Rear Vision Camera, (MCR) USB Ports (Instrument Panel with bench seat) and (U2L) HD Radio
On SLE - Requires (Z82) Trailering Package, (JL1) trailer brake controller, (PCQ) SLE Convenience Package or (PDU) SLE Value Package. Crew Cab models include (R7O) Cloth Rear Seat Storage Package.
On Elevation- - Requires (Z82) Trailering Package, (JL1) trailer brake controller, (PCU) Elevation Convenience Package with bucket seats. Includes (UQA) Bose Premium Audio System.

 

 

PQB  

Driver Alert Package I, includes (UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist, (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert
On SLE - Includes Perimeter Lighting. Requires (PCQ) SLE Convenience Package. Includes (V76) recovery hooks on 2WD models.
On Elevation - Includes Perimeter Lighting and (DP6) high gloss Black mirror caps.
On SLT - Includes Perimeter Lighting. Includes (V76) recovery hooks on 2WD models. Included with (PDT) SLT Premium Plus Package or (PDW) Texas Edition SLT Premium Plus Package.
On AT4 - Includes Perimeter Lighting. Included with (PDG) AT4 Premium Package.

On Denali  -- PQB is standard

AlaskaErik Enthusiast

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Both my 2016 and 2019 LTZs have front and rear parking sensors.  The 2019 also has blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.  I paid under $37k out the door for the 2016 and under $49k out the door for the 2019.  Both were brand new, about 8 miles on the odo and no trade in on either one. 

Rob Mugs Enthusiast

Rob Mugs

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For those with issues with the image being grainy etc, I picked these up on the CHEAP and they are BRIGHT

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VNQ646S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

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I would not use these on an "always on" light like a plate bulb.  Not sure how well that heat sink is, but for the 10 seconds or so it is used for backing up?  Zero issues on two trucks

 

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OnTheReel Senior Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, SilveradoRST said:

The AT4/TB come with led backup lights?

None of the Chevys gets LED reverse lights. GMC SLT, AT4 and Denali do.

SilveradoRST Enthusiast

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27 minutes ago, OnTheReel said:

None of the Chevys gets LED reverse lights. GMC SLT, AT4 and Denali do.

Ah I see.   Is it a different reverse light assembly or is it just a GM part led bulb for the SLT, AT4 and Denali?

OnTheReel Senior Enthusiast

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48 minutes ago, SilveradoRST said:

Ah I see.   Is it a different reverse light assembly or is it just a GM part led bulb for the SLT, AT4 and Denali?

The whole housing is different. LED reverse light is built in.

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Daly Senior Enthusiast

Daly

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How did you people back up at night before LED's and back up cameras? 

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winks79 Enthusiast

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What really helped on my truck was doing the cargo light/tailgate light on while in reverse mod. Very simple to do. Here is the link on this site. I used the diodes but soldered wire to the diodes and used taps on the trucks wiring for a better connection than shown in the thread. I was surprised at how much it really helps to see with the camera at night.

 

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