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MrFritz99

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Does anyone happen to know if rear parking assist can be a dealer installed item? I just purchased an '07 Sierra Crew (nice truck!). I've been driving trucks for years and have no probem but my wife finds backing this thing up difficult. I got a great deal on the used truck and the ONLY thing it doesn't have that I would have checked off a build sheet is the parking assist.

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated...

mkelly Enthusiast

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I would be interested to know as well for the same reason. I fear for the neighbors cars when my wife is behind the wheel.

 

 

 

I dont believe that it is available to be dealer installed because there is not an accessory kit for it.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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Nope.

 

 

Service Information 2007 Chevrolet Silverado - 4WD | Sierra, Silverado (VIN C/K) Service Manual | Document ID: 2149798

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#PIT3981G: Questions On Adding OEM Factory Options - (Jun 6, 2008)

 

 

Subject: Questions On Adding OEM Factory Options

 

 

Models:

2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, ESV, EXT

 

2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe

 

2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL

 

2008 Hummer H2

 

 

 

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

 

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may ask to add one or more of the following GM OEM Factory Options to the vehicle before or after the sale.

 

Navigation Radio

Rear Camera System

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

DVD Video Screen

Power fold-and-tumble second-row seat

Rear Power Liftgate

Heated Washers

Adjustable Pedals

Moisture Sensitive Wipers (Rainsense)

Automatic Day-Night Mirror

XM receiver

Power Retractable Running Boards

Power windows and power locks

Dual Batteries

Cruise Contro

Recommendation/Instructions:

"If the following items listed above are not available in a GM Accessory Kit, please do not try to add an OEM option to the vehicle. GM does not endorse the addition of any OEM system that was not originally installed on the vehicle from the factory. Any attempt to add an OEM option(s) will not be covered under warranty, will not be supported with SPS programming (VCI number) and Technical Assistance Center will not provide support for options added after vehicle manufacture."

 

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

 

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

 

WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

 

 

© 2008 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.

mkelly Enthusiast

mkelly

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Does anyone have a list of available accessory kits?

 

 

The only one I know of is the DIC upgrade, but there has to be more..........

HawkeyeOC Senior Enthusiast

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Does anyone happen to know if rear parking assist can be a dealer installed item? I just purchased an '07 Sierra Crew (nice truck!). I've been driving trucks for years and have no probem but my wife finds backing this thing up difficult. I got a great deal on the used truck and the ONLY thing it doesn't have that I would have checked off a build sheet is the parking assist.

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated...

 

There are lots of aftermarket systems available for just about any vehicle these days. Go that route. Some of them are as simple as changing your license plate frame. The better ones have multiple sensors. The OEM one has lights integrated into the C pillar along with audible tones coming through the speakers. Too much work.

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Lincoln30 Enthusiast

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Get a rear view camera, it's not to going to cost alot more then a DIY park assist and is MUCH MUCH better then park assist (I have both on my truck). If you don't have Nav you'll need a kit with a monitor, if you have nav you get to save a few $$$ and just buy the cam. I have the Rostra rear-view cam that mounts on the tailgate handle bezel (click the Sierra Denali link in my sig for pics). Rostra has kits that come with a monitor.

MrFritz99 Enthusiast

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Did a little looking around online last night and found what I thought would be the ideal product!

 

http://www.truckfancy.com/

 

That is until a read a review on another board... Seems like the perfect product but the "steady tone" distance is 3 feet? That's fine for the "hey, did my kid leave his bike back there" use, but if my wife can't tell she's 3' from an object with my truck, she'd better not be driving it! I was thinking more like "Ok, I'm within 1' while back parking... I'd better take is slow!

Vmax225 Enthusiast

Vmax225

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Like said above i would get the rear camera. The parking assist is garbage....the thing beeps way too late. I can back up close to a wall and wait about three seconds and then it will go off.

huero626 Senior Enthusiast

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Like said above i would get the rear camera. The parking assist is garbage....the thing beeps way too late. I can back up close to a wall and wait about three seconds and then it will go off.

 

 

Mine works really well, it starts beeping instantly when something is really close. I could live without it though, but is a nice option.

BigJayDogg3 Senior Enthusiast

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Did a little looking around online last night and found what I thought would be the ideal product!

 

http://www.truckfancy.com/

 

That is until a read a review on another board... Seems like the perfect product but the "steady tone" distance is 3 feet? That's fine for the "hey, did my kid leave his bike back there" use, but if my wife can't tell she's 3' from an object with my truck, she'd better not be driving it! I was thinking more like "Ok, I'm within 1' while back parking... I'd better take is slow!

 

I don't know if it has changed since then, or if there is a different system in the trucks, but in my Park Avenue, at something like 3 feet the first light comes on, not exactly sure about the second one or when the red lights up, but I know when you are 18 inches from whatever, you have a steady beeping, and the lights flash at you.

 

It's nice, but I try not to rely on it much. Don't want to get myself out of practice so that when I hop in a vehicle w/o backup assistance, I don't hit something. :banghead:

tobias Senior Enthusiast

tobias

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Did a little looking around online last night and found what I thought would be the ideal product!

 

http://www.truckfancy.com/

 

That is until a read a review on another board... Seems like the perfect product but the "steady tone" distance is 3 feet? That's fine for the "hey, did my kid leave his bike back there" use, but if my wife can't tell she's 3' from an object with my truck, she'd better not be driving it! I was thinking more like "Ok, I'm within 1' while back parking... I'd better take is slow!

 

I don't know if it has changed since then, or if there is a different system in the trucks, but in my Park Avenue, at something like 3 feet the first light comes on, not exactly sure about the second one or when the red lights up, but I know when you are 18 inches from whatever, you have a steady beeping, and the lights flash at you.

 

It's nice, but I try not to rely on it much. Don't want to get myself out of practice so that when I hop in a vehicle w/o backup assistance, I don't hit something. :dunno:

 

 

Please drop your man card at the desk. :banghead::fume:

BigJayDogg3 Senior Enthusiast

BigJayDogg3

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Did a little looking around online last night and found what I thought would be the ideal product!

 

http://www.truckfancy.com/

 

That is until a read a review on another board... Seems like the perfect product but the "steady tone" distance is 3 feet? That's fine for the "hey, did my kid leave his bike back there" use, but if my wife can't tell she's 3' from an object with my truck, she'd better not be driving it! I was thinking more like "Ok, I'm within 1' while back parking... I'd better take is slow!

 

I don't know if it has changed since then, or if there is a different system in the trucks, but in my Park Avenue, at something like 3 feet the first light comes on, not exactly sure about the second one or when the red lights up, but I know when you are 18 inches from whatever, you have a steady beeping, and the lights flash at you.

 

It's nice, but I try not to rely on it much. Don't want to get myself out of practice so that when I hop in a vehicle w/o backup assistance, I don't hit something. :lol:

 

 

Please drop your man card at the desk. :fume::lol:

 

 

 

:dunno: Because I see it as a nice tool that shouldn't be relied on too heavily? If that's the case, everyone that doesn't have it should not only drop off their man card, but pick up a woman card too, huh? :banghead:

Vmax225 Enthusiast

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Like said above i would get the rear camera. The parking assist is garbage....the thing beeps way too late. I can back up close to a wall and wait about three seconds and then it will go off.

 

 

Mine works really well, it starts beeping instantly when something is really close. I could live without it though, but is a nice option.

 

 

Yeah works ok if im backing up really slow, but if im backing up a little fast there is a delay.

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