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Replacing Driver Side Mirror. Camera Calibration Required?

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OK. My wife underestimated how far the mirror extends out of the truck, even when closed, so I need a new mirror now. Truck is 2023 Sierra 1500 SLT with 360 degree cameras. I have blind sport sensor and camera in the mirror. Dealer wants $660 for the mirror and $500 for the installation. I can buy the original mirror online, new, for about $450. I think I can replace it myself.

 

My question, would the camera need calibration after that? Has anyone gone though that process? It seems to be straight forward to do it myself and I think paying almost $1200 to replace the mirror is too much!! I just do not want to be stuck with having to go back to the dealer to get the camera calibrated. TIA

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you could put it on and hope for the best, but i think it might need to be calibrated. you dont have to go to the dealer, any local shop with the equipment can do it

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On 5/9/2025 at 6:26 AM, silveradosid said:

you could put it on and hope for the best, but i think it might need to be calibrated. you dont have to go to the dealer, any local shop with the equipment can do it

 

Thanks. Just ordered the mirror and will see.

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The calibration procedure is needed to have the Video Processing Control Module learn new cameras and their positions. The calibration is performed automatically by the Video Processing Control Module.

If any one of the cameras is replaced on the Surround Vision Camera System, the camera image needs to be calibrated to the system. For this reason, the Video Processing Control Module performs a calibration during its power up and initialization during each ignition cycle in order to maximize the surround vision image quality.

A new Video Processing Control Module will have built-in default values for camera learn. However, the Video Processing Control Module will automatically calibrate in order adapt to the vehicle.

To allow the Video Processing Control Module to complete calibration, drive the vehicle. Driving the vehicle in the conditions listed below will reduce calibration time.

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14 hours ago, tbarn said:

The calibration procedure is needed to have the Video Processing Control Module learn new cameras and their positions. The calibration is performed automatically by the Video Processing Control Module.

If any one of the cameras is replaced on the Surround Vision Camera System, the camera image needs to be calibrated to the system. For this reason, the Video Processing Control Module performs a calibration during its power up and initialization during each ignition cycle in order to maximize the surround vision image quality.

A new Video Processing Control Module will have built-in default values for camera learn. However, the Video Processing Control Module will automatically calibrate in order adapt to the vehicle.

To allow the Video Processing Control Module to complete calibration, drive the vehicle. Driving the vehicle in the conditions listed below will reduce calibration time.

Wow. Great information!

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On 5/10/2025 at 8:49 PM, tbarn said:

The calibration procedure is needed to have the Video Processing Control Module learn new cameras and their positions. The calibration is performed automatically by the Video Processing Control Module.

If any one of the cameras is replaced on the Surround Vision Camera System, the camera image needs to be calibrated to the system. For this reason, the Video Processing Control Module performs a calibration during its power up and initialization during each ignition cycle in order to maximize the surround vision image quality.

A new Video Processing Control Module will have built-in default values for camera learn. However, the Video Processing Control Module will automatically calibrate in order adapt to the vehicle.

To allow the Video Processing Control Module to complete calibration, drive the vehicle. Driving the vehicle in the conditions listed below will reduce calibration time.


Can you finish this thought?
"Driving the vehicle in the conditions listed below will reduce calibration time."

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1 hour ago, oldKarl said:


Can you finish this thought?
"Driving the vehicle in the conditions listed below will reduce calibration time."

Ideal conditions to reduce the time needed for the Video Processing Control Module to complete the calibration include:

Note: It may be helpful to select the surround vision overhead view while having the vehicle in a parking lot with straight or grid line markings. If an area of the overhead image displays skewed lines, this can indicate there may be an issue with the respective camera’s mounting condition or orientation.

Note: In the rare event of an unsuccessful calibration event, it may be necessary to drive vehicle at 5-8 kph (3–5 mph) to allow calibration to complete successfully.

Note: In the rare event of an unsuccessful calibration event, it may be necessary to drive vehicle on a road or parking lot without curbs or lane marking lines near the vehicle to allow calibration to complete successfully.

  • All moving points of vehicle access (doors, trunk/liftgate, fuel door, hood, etc) of the vehicle Must be closed and the corresponding vehicle access systems functional (no DTCs, etc).
  • No vehicle body or structural damage that may affect proper camera mounting or line of sight
  • All surround vision cameras properly mounted, fully connected, and appropriately connected to the proper terminal of the Video Processing Control Module.
  • Vehicle driven reasonably flat and straight for at least 5 minutes.
  • Vehicle speed between 32-40 kph (20–25 mph)
  • Steering wheel angle less than 15°
  • It is a good practice to wipe camera lens’ clean prior to alignment
  • Vehicle should not be within 1.5 meters (5 feet) of a curb or roadside
  • Dry weather, cloudy but bright sky
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Thanks for the input everyone. I ended up replacing the mirror. Camera worked fine and everthing aligned as expected. I assume the control module recoginzed the new camera and perfomed the necessary calibration.

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