Transparent Trailer View Camera

RobinChris · March 18

I have a 2025 Sierra Elevation.

I was inquiring with my local dealer about the transparent trailer view camera. He couldn't locate any info on it,.said he heard it was on backorder and when products aren't available GM usually removes it from the system.

I messaged GM About this camera, asking for a part number so I can try and locate one somewhere. Not sure why they are being secretive, refused to give me a part # and said they would inquire with my dealer. Explained again that they have no idea or info but insisted on making the call. Surprise surprise they had no info.

So GM tells me there is no camera for the transparent trailer view, my only option is to get an aftermarket setup, then said they don't recommend it as it may void parts of my warranty. They ended the chat after I asked why they are advertising this feature.

What gives??? Did I just get a dummy over there?

newdude · March 18

6 minutes ago, RobinChris said:

I have a 2025 Sierra Elevation.

I was inquiring with my local dealer about the transparent trailer view camera. He couldn't locate any info on it,.said he heard it was on backorder and when products aren't available GM usually removes it from the system.

I messaged GM About this camera, asking for a part number so I can try and locate one somewhere. Not sure why they are being secretive, refused to give me a part # and said they would inquire with my dealer. Explained again that they have no idea or info but insisted on making the call. Surprise surprise they had no info.

So GM tells me there is no camera for the transparent trailer view, my only option is to get an aftermarket setup, then said they don't recommend it as it may void parts of my warranty. They ended the chat after I asked why they are advertising this feature.

What gives??? Did I just get a dummy over there?

Do you have the 360 Surround View Camera system on your truck? On your trailer plug in your bumper, do you have the 7 way round and then two doors for camera hookups?

RobinChris · March 18

16 minutes ago, newdude said:

Do you have the 360 Surround View Camera system on your truck? On your trailer plug in your bumper, do you have the 7 way round and then two doors for camera hookups?

Yup. I have all that and the provision for that camera including the plug in, I told them that but they still say a transparent view camera doesn't exist. Even gave them my VIN. So they should know all that too.

newdude · March 18

53 minutes ago, RobinChris said:

Yup. I have all that and the provision for that camera including the plug in, I told them that but they still say a transparent view camera doesn't exist. Even gave them my VIN. So they should know all that too.

Current p/n is 86584185. Not on backorder either and is available.

I'd like to think that # is something a Canadian dealer can order. Its only $650 US MSRP so I'd imagine its $900+ CAD. I see some listings on eBay Canada and they are like $950 CAD but then $90 for shipping.

Edited March 18 by newdude

RobinChris · March 18

31 minutes ago, newdude said:

Current p/n is 86584185. Not on backorder either and is available.

I'd like to think that # is something a Canadian dealer can order. Its only $650 US MSRP so I'd imagine its $900+ CAD. I see some listings on eBay Canada and they are like $950 CAD but then $90 for shipping.

Ahh good stuff, thanks for that. I'll do a little searching both sides of the border.

JP642 · March 18

... Or build your own

and if you do not have a 3d printer

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1767156186/trailer-camera-kit-system-for-silverado?ref=shop_home_feat_1&sts=1&logging_key=164bb3be16f648479ccfb530b9b70bf5a4bd7082%3A1767156186

A lot less than $900 CAD - Mine will cost me ~$350 for 2 versus $1300USD

RobinChris · March 19

On 3/18/2025 at 1:57 PM, JP642 said:

... Or build your own

and if you do not have a 3d printer

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1767156186/trailer-camera-kit-system-for-silverado?ref=shop_home_feat_1&sts=1&logging_key=164bb3be16f648479ccfb530b9b70bf5a4bd7082%3A1767156186

A lot less than $900 CAD - Mine will cost me ~$350 for 2 versus $1300USD

Is there a file around to make this on a 3d printer?

Edited March 19 by RobinChris