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Recently my backup camera has become blurry. I can still see everything just looks like there is a fog over it. I was looking at the lens and it looks like the lens is foggy. Can you just replace the lens or do you have to buy a new camera? If you can replace lens does anyone have a part #? If not what does the camera cost? My truck is a 18 GMC Sierra 1500 6.2 dbl cab SLT All Terrain Edition.

 

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I see the stock one is $128 before tax. I wonder how much better that camera is price is $184 with remote tailgate.

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4 hours ago, Gagliano7 said:

I see the stock one is $128 before tax. I wonder how much better that camera is price is $184 with remote tailgate.

Click on the link and head towards the bottom of page, then click on the before/after images. It seems to be a pretty good improvement.

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Hard to say by a pic. I thought my stock one was great until the lens got fogged.

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4 minutes ago, Gagliano7 said:

Hard to say by a pic. I thought my stock one was great until the lens got fogged.

 

The $184 camera has a larger viewing angle on all sides compared to the factory camera. So the question is, is paying $56 more for a slightly better and larger image worth it to you? I'm personally on the fence. I'd like to know how the $184 camera performs at night. To me that's where the factory camera is weakest. I'd gladly pay $184 if it's better at night.

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I replaced the one on my 2016 with a Dorman. The picture is a little better but the haze is gone. It wasn't too bad to replace, I had to drop the spare tire. The attached picture is at 545 AM, so it was between night and daylight, as you can see above my dash.

 

Dorman 590-111 Rear Park Assist Camera Compatible with Select Chevrolet / GMC Models https://a.co/cKHua0r

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On 8/28/2022 at 7:16 AM, doropallo said:

I replaced the one on my 2016 with a Dorman. The picture is a little better but the haze is gone. It wasn't too bad to replace, I had to drop the spare tire. The attached picture is at 545 AM, so it was between night and daylight, as you can see above my dash.

 

Dorman 590-111 Rear Park Assist Camera Compatible with Select Chevrolet / GMC Models https://a.co/cKHua0r

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Please update this in a month or 2. I saw several reviews talking about this camera failing shortly after installing it.

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13 minutes ago, mikeyk101 said:

Please update this in a month or 2. I saw several reviews talking about this camera failing shortly after installing it.

I had it installed about 7 months and I blasted it with my power washer and water got in it. I contacted Dorman, they said that it was under warranty and gave me the Amazon liason phone number. It's been replaced for 4 months now, that picture above was 2 weeks ago. As with any Chinese crap your mileage will vary, but they will replace it. I have the number should you need it.

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I just put the Dorman in and the picture looks good. Will see how it lasts. Stock only lasted 4 years which is pretty sad.

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1 hour ago, Gagliano7 said:

I just put the Dorman in and the picture looks good. Will see how it lasts. Stock only lasted 4 years which is pretty sad.

Great, if you have any problems here is the email I received from Dorman for a warranty replacement:

 

Yes there should be a warranty. Since its been passed the 30 day return, you would have to contact RPS Marketing for the warranty. Their number is 1-425-806-5139.

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After using the dorman for the first time at night i think the stock was better. I think i will return it and go back to stock. I wish you could just buy the camera (not the whole harness) for the stock one cause it is connected to the harness with 2 screws and just unplugs.

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