Jump to content

Blind spot

Lineman12

By Lineman12
in Modifications & Accessories

 Share

Recommended Posts

Lineman12 New Member

Lineman12

Posted
Posted

Hi guys, this is my first post here so a little intro, I just bought a 2022 2500hd custom duramax. So I am having trouble seeing around the passenger side A pillar and the tow mirror. I have had tow mirrors in the past both on chevy and my previous ram but never had this problem. I don't want to switch to regular sport style mirrors because I tow a gooseneck ofte. With that said is anyone else  having this problem and if so what have you done? Also has anyone seen a Ram style mirror that flips up and down when needed and adds visibility when not needed for towing? Thanks for the help guys, Drew

NWStever Enthusiast

NWStever

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, Lineman12 said:

Hi guys, this is my first post here so a little intro, I just bought a 2022 2500hd custom duramax. So I am having trouble seeing around the passenger side A pillar and the tow mirror. I have had tow mirrors in the past both on chevy and my previous ram but never had this problem. I don't want to switch to regular sport style mirrors because I tow a gooseneck ofte. With that said is anyone else  having this problem and if so what have you done? Also has anyone seen a Ram style mirror that flips up and down when needed and adds visibility when not needed for towing? Thanks for the help guys, Drew

I have the same concern especially when turning, especially to the left, at intersections with busy crosswalks. The front bulk of the truck in addition to the mirror blockage makes it difficult to see if small people such as children are in the crosswalk. My solution is to crane my neck and head around as best I can to allow visual clearing of the blind spots.  While this certainly isn't foolproof it is the best work-around until GM gets their asses sued after school children get flattened and GM corporate decides it prudent to add "cross-traffic" alerts similar to what is already included with the higher trim levels for the rear of the truck. 

Another JR Senior Enthusiast

Another JR

Posted
Posted

This is my biggest complaint about this truck. I bought a 3500 so I didn’t have a choice and have the tow mirror blinders. I’ve been looking into whether they can be replaced with the standard 2500 power mirrors.  

Lineman12 New Member

Lineman12

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I wish they had an aftermarket option for a flip up style mirror but I haven’t seen one yet. Plus where they mount at now I haven’t been able to figure a way to modify a different brand mirror. I’m hoping someone has an idea. 

Boomboom59 New Member

Boomboom59

Posted
Posted

Good afternoon good members. I have a 2022 Chevy 2500 hd. The problem with the mirrors was eased a little by raising the power seat so your line of vision is above the top of the mirror. I do hope this helps

  • Like 1
  • 2 weeks later...
Cosmic Charlie Enthusiast

Cosmic Charlie

Posted
Posted

My 15 25HD had similar mirrors as my 22

Best to LOOK 2 or 3 times whereas they BLOCK a lot of the view.

 

Many times I almost caused accidents but lucked out  ...

 

I like the highway use view, but in town is darn right dangerous at times

 

Even pedestrians are at risk as well

Stand By Enthusiast

Stand By

Posted
Posted

There's a learning curve for sure. Eventually you realize the blind spot isn't really bigger, it just moved outboard and you now also have visibility where you use to not have any. In addition, I love how much real estate there is now for viewing to the rear even when not towing. 

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Grumpy Bear
      Sugar Bears 2015 GMC Terrain SLE-2 2.4 AWD

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      287,500 Mile Service   8/13/2026   Reset Fuel Trims   Since the work done in the previous post there was a good improvement in response in all areas except right after a fill up where the LTFT would go -20%+ for about four miles while the STFT was near neutral. Before the work they both went very negative for a few miles after a fill up but act normal thereafter.    We did a systems check of the vapor recovery system for functionality and ability to hold a vacuum. That checked out fine. But this doesn't mean the charcoal canister is dead in the water. Testing that is next up. For now the reset of the fuel trims.    I intentionally shorted the fill exactly two gallons to eliminate any chance of filling the canister. On start up the trims were behaving normally until I got up and rolling where the LTFT went -10 / -11%% but the short was + 2 to 0%. Within a mile the the STFT offset the LTFT and by 2 miles they were neutral. HUGE improvement but still not hunky-dory.    I'll watch them for a few days. Perhaps another tank where I will fill completely to 'first click' and compare. Meanwhile on the hunt for a new canister and I'll toss another purge value at it for good measure. Pending the outcome of the canister test that is. Progress of any kind is welcome.    Fuel economy improvement with bringing hole #3 back to the living was a noticeable bump to the positive. Even on the few miles I drove after the refill I already see another bump up by the trims reset.     She's purring like a kitten with a warm bowl of milk.    BTW, adding 50 rpm to the idle took the majority of the negative timing out on cold start up and leaned the cold idle. No longer burbles in the cat. What a dumb way to heat a cat.      
    • OnTheReel
      Post your UOA, (used oil analysis) here

      By OnTheReel · Posted

      Yeah, shame I can’t really get that filter easily anymore. Running a PureOne. Your fave!    TAN would be neat to see. Confirmation I ran it too long probably. 🤣
    • superdave160
      Roll up bed cover experiences

      By superdave160 · Posted

      My son and I both bought new trucks in 2017. Both of us immediately put Truck Covers USA American Roll Covers on our trucks. My son still has his truck and it never sees the inside of a garage. We live in Alabama, so not much snow. My truck was my daily driver and was in the garage when I wasn't driving it or at work. No issues with either cover even after almost 9 years. About a year ago I sold my truck to my brother and bought a 2025 Silverado 2500. The second thing that I put on that truck was a new Truck Covers USA cover. They are very well made and have a very positive locking system. I looked at a Retrax and my concern was the way that the cover locked to the rail. BTW, the first thing I put on the new truck was step bars. Those new trucks are high!
    • superdave160
      Gasser Subforum Has Been Quiet - - So, Regenerative Braking and Using L10

      By superdave160 · Posted

      The Allison 10 speed torque converter doesn't "lock up" like the previous transmissions. It has 4 operational modes; open, slip, transition from open to slip; transition from slip to open. I have an Edge CTS3 monitor and I monitor transmission torque converter slip. Step on the gas and you get a little slip. Take your foot off the gas and you get a little negative slip. I have not found a way to display the torque converter mode beyond that. My Edge CTS3 also displays something that our trucks should already display, the current gear. I also monitor throttle body position and engine load. If I see the engine load getting too high, I'll manually drop a gear.
    • Grumpy Bear
      Post your UOA, (used oil analysis) here

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Nice result. Your filter is working well  I'd have like to have seen the acid number for this sample. Curious type that I am. 

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...