NHTSA ID Number: 10161970
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255G
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
Condition/Concern
Request to have camper style mirrors installed on their vehicle. The new electrical architecture for the Silverado and Sierra has made swapping mirrors a more involved procedure than with previous models.
The recommendation has been divided into three upgrades, depending on which mirrors the truck was built with (RPO DE2, DL8 or DL3). Please follow the correct RPO group below, because not all camper mirrors can be installed on all trucks. After selecting the correct RPO mirror the truck was built with, this PI will aid in determining which camper mirrors can be installed.
Parts
| Description | Part Number |
| LEFT – O/S BASE MIRROR, WIDE LOAD, FOLDING | 22820395
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| RIGHT – O/S BASE MIRROR, WIDE LOAD, FOLDING | 22820396
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| O/S MIRROR, WIDE LOAD, POWER FOLDING, MANUAL EXTENDING, MEM, VERTICAL GLASS, HEATED, TURN SIG IND, CARGO AND CLEARANCE LAMPS | 22960565 |
| O/S MIRROR, WIDE LOAD, POWER FOLDING, MANUAL EXTENDING, MEM, VERTICAL GLASS, HEATED, TURN SIG IND, CARGO AND CLEARANCE LAMPS | 22970649 |
17 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2014 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2015-2016, 2018-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 4500HD | 2019 |
| GMC | SIERRA | 2017 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2014 |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2015-2016, 2018-2019 |
| GMC | SIERRA DENALI | 2015-2016, 2018-2019 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255G
Date: May-2019
MC-10161970-9999.pdf 211.398KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10134599
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255F
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255F
Date: Oct-2017
MC-10134599-9999.pdf 205.576KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10134598
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255E
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255E
Date: Oct-2017
MC-10134598-9999.pdf 207.325KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10126359
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255E
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255E
Date: Oct-2015
MC-10126359-9999.pdf 207.158KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10139446
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255D
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255D
Date: Jan-2015
MC-10139446-9999.pdf 232.862KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10139443
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255C
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255C
Date: Jan-2015
MC-10139443-9999.pdf 232.761KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10139204
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255B
Summary
This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255B
Date: Jan-2015
MC-10139204-9999.pdf 235.631KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10140366
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255A
Summary
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to replace the outside mirrors with camper style mirrors for the customer request.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255A
Date: July, 2014
MC-10140366-9999.pdf 476.434KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10138581
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255A
Summary
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to replace the outside mirrors with camper style mirrors for the customer request.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255A
Date: July, 2014
MC-10138581-9999.pdf 476.434KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10137831
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255A
Summary
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to replace the outside mirrors with camper style mirrors for the customer request.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255A
Date: July, 2014
MC-10137831-9999.pdf 476.434KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10126269
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255
Summary
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to replace the outside mirrors with camper style mirrors for the customer request.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PI1255
Date: June, 2014
MC-10126269-9999.pdf 131.748KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10070990
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1255
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PI1255
Date: June, 2014
SB-10070990-9133.pdf 131.748KB
- Fitment: For 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500; 2010-2018 Dodge RAM 2500 3500; 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic
- Functions: Adjustable Power Glass+ Heated + Puddle Lamp + Turn Signal Lights(In-Glass and On back) + Temperature Sensor + Manual Flip up & Folding
- Excellent Quality: Our tow mirrors built to strict quality control standards, will not shake or vibrate when driving. Made with ultra-strong aluminum bases, lightweight black sturdy textured ABS plastic shell cases
- Note: These towing mirrors only support functions that your original vehicle was factory-equipped with. If your truck lacks certain features, those specific functions will not be functional after installation
- What You Get: A Pair of Towing Mirrors, including both Left Side and Right Side
- Application: Fit for 2007 Chevy
Silverado GMC Sierra New Body Style; 2008-2013 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500HD 3500HD; 2007-2013 Chevy Avalanche 1500; 2007-2014 Chevy Suburban; 2007-2014 Chevy Tahoe; 2007-2014 GMC Yukon (Detailed Application Below) - Functions: Adjustable Power glass + Heated Defrost + LED Turn Signal Lights On-Mirror & On-Back + Backup Lamp + Dual Glass (Flat Glass + Convex Glass) + Manual Telescoping & Folding
- Excellent Quality: Our tow mirrors built to strict quality control standards, will not shake or vibrate when driving. Made by ultra strong aluminium bases, light weight black sturdy textured ABS plastic cases
- Note: These towing mirrors only support functions that your original vehicle was factory-equipped with. If your truck lacks certain features, those specific functions will not be functional after installation
- What You Get: A pair of towing mirrors (Include both Left Side and Right Side)
- 【TOWING MIRRORS FIT】 - ① 1999 - 2006 Fit Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500, ② 1999 - 2004 Fit Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500, ③ 2001 - 2006 Fit Chevy Silverado 2500 HD / 3500 / Tahoe And GMC Sierra 2500 HD / 3500 / Yukon / Yukon XL Denali, ④2000 - 2006 Fit Chevy Suburban 1500/2500 And GMC Yukon XL 2500, ⑤2002- 2006 Fit Chevy Avalanche 1500/2500, ⑥2001- 2003 Fit Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 HD, ⑦ 2005 - 2007 Fit Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 HD, 2007 Fit Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500/2500 HD
- 【DUAL GLASS】 - The mirror face itself is a manual adjustment, so you do need to just use your hand to adjust it where you need it and if you'll notice the littler mirror here at the bottom, that's a built-in spotter mirror. This will help produce blind spots. That is also a manual adjustment.
- TELESCOPING FEATURE - The telescoping function makes it easy to see around the side of your trailer, so that can safely change lanes, pass or park. Basically all you have to do is just pull the mirror just like this away from your vehicle and it extends your life of sight by about 4 inches and then when you're done towing.
- 【WIDER VISIBILITY】– Provides more visibility when towing， Provides better and wider angle of rear view.
- WHAT INCLUDED - A Pair of Towing Mirrors(Include Left Side and Right Side) and 1 Year
- Fitment(1): 2003-2006 Sierra 1500; Escalade ESV EXT; Avalanche 1500, 2500; Suburban 1500,2500; Tahoe; Yukon XL 1500; Yukon XL 2500; 2003-2004 Silverado 2500; Sierra 2500; Sierra 1500 HD
- Fitment(2): 2003 Silverado 1500 HD; 2005-2007 classic Silverado 1500 HD, GMC Sierra 1500 HD; 2003-2007 classic Silverado 1500, 2500HD, 3500; 2003-2007 Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500
- Functions: Adjustable Power glass + Heated Defrost + LED Turn Signal Lights On-Mirror and On-Back + Backup Lamp + Dual Glass (Flat Glass+Convex Glass) + Manual Telescoping and Folding
- Excellent Quality: Our tow mirrors built to strict quality control standards, will not shake or vibrate when driving. Made with ultra strong aluminum bases, lightweight black sturdy textured ABS plastic cases
- What You Get: A Pair of Towing Mirrors (Include both Left Side and Right Side)
- Item Fitment - 2002-2008 for Dodge for Ram 1500 Pickup Truck, 2003-2009 for Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Truck, 2003-2009 for Dodge for Ram 3500 Pickup Truck
- Key Features - Surface Finish: Injection Moded Textured Black Housing, Folding type: Manual Folding, Glass operation: Power, Prong Connector: 8-Hole 5-Prong Connector
- Power- Adjust mirror face to different angle as needed with factory control in the vehicle
- Heated - Heated mirror cleans frost and ice, making it possible to see clearly even in extreme weather
- Item Including - 1 pair of mirrors (1 Left Side Mirror and 1 Right Side Mirror), 6 months Limited assure
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Bulletin No.: PI1255G
Date: May-2019
Subject: Changing to Camper Outside Rearview Mirrors
Models: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500
2019 Chevrolet Silverado LD
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
2014 GMC Sierra 1500
2015-2018 GMC Sierra 1500/2500
2019 GMC Sierra Limited
2019 GMC Sierra 2500/3500
Attention: Any changes or modifications to the vehicle should be first reviewed with the customer, and then noted on the repair order with customer approval. This is for customer satisfaction; this is not a warranty procedure. GM does not support or warranty modifications to vehicles. Adding camper mirrors to trucks built without them will increase the amount of vibration or shake experienced in the mirror. This PI also applies to any of the above models that may be Export vehicles.
This PI has been revised to add 2019 model year. Please discard PI1255F.
Condition/Concern
Some customers may request to have camper style mirrors installed on their vehicle. The new electrical architecture for the Silverado and Sierra has made swapping mirrors a more involved procedure than with previous models.
The recommendation has been divided into three upgrades, depending on which mirrors the truck was built with (RPO DE2, DL8 or DL3). Please follow the correct RPO group below, because not all camper mirrors can be installed on all trucks. After selecting the correct RPO mirror the truck was built with, this PI will aid in determining which camper mirrors can be installed.
Recommendation/Instructions
1. Trucks built with DE2 mirrors are ONLY upgradable to DF2 camper mirrors.
When installing the DF2 camper mirror, an additional mirror mounting hole may need to be drilled in the door. (Non camper mirrors use 3 mounting holes.
Camper mirrors require 4 mounting holes) When drilling the hole in the door, the inner layer of the door sheet metal already has the hole and can be used as a guide to drill through the remaining layers of sheet metal, as shown below in Picture 1.
2. Trucks built with DL8 mirrors or the old style DPN camper mirrors can be upgraded to the new style mirror.
Refer to the GM Accessory Camper Mirror Kit for more information. This kit contains the new style DPN camper mirror.
3. Trucks built with DL3 mirrors are upgradable to DPN camper mirrors, but the power folding and memory functions will be lost (see additional upgrade for DL3 mirrors below).
Note: The new style DPN camper mirror kit will contain the auxiliary cargo lamp for backing up and the amber auxiliary clearance lamp.
Refer to the GM Accessory Camper Mirror Kit for more information. This kit contains the DPN camper mirrors.
Additional Upgrade For DL3 Mirrors: The recommended camper mirror upgrade for trucks equipped with DL3 mirrors is the GM Accessory Kit containing the DPN camper mirrors listed above, but for certain models there may be an additional option. GM offers a full feature camper mirror that includes power folding and memory functions (RPO DQS), but there is NO GM Accessory Camper Mirror Kit for these mirrors. These camper mirrors can be selected as an option when ordering a truck. The following information is for upgrading CERTAIN 2015/2016 models from DL3 mirrors to DQS camper mirrors, see models listed below. This upgrade is ONLY for the models listed below, and is NOT recommended on 2015 models without RPO AVF or 2014 models, due to electrical differences in the fuse protection.
Part Information For DE2 to DF2 Mirror Swap
Part Number RPO Usage Description Color
22820395 DF2 ALL LEFT – O/S BASE MIRROR, WIDE LOAD, FOLDING Black
22820396 DF2 ALL* RIGHT – O/S BASE MIRROR, WIDE LOAD, FOLDING Black
Note: *Note the mirror will have an outside temperature sensor, which is only used on some diesel trucks. If the vehicle does not use a temperature sensor, the wiring can be cut off the mirror and discarded.
– 2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
– 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD
– 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
– 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (with RPO AVF)
– 2016–2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
– 2015-2018 GMC Sierra 1500
– 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
– 2019 GMC Sierra 2500/3500
– 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 (with RPO AVF)
– 2016–2019 GMC Sierra 2500
Trucks built at Flint Assembly, 11th VIN position “F”
Note: DQS Camper Mirrors are NOT RECOMMENDED for upgrading NON-FLINT BUILT TRUCKS.
With DL3 Mirrors
1. Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement in SI.
2. Remove the outside rearview mirrors.
3. If necessary, drill out the fourth hole (see photo above) and then apply GM Vehicle Care Super Lube with PTFE to the hole. An additional mirror mounting hole may need to be drilled in the door (Non-camper mirrors use 3 mounting holes and camper mirrors require 4 mounting holes). When drilling the hole in the door, the inner layer of the door sheet metal already has the hole and can be used as a guide to drill through the remaining layers of sheet metal, as shown in photo above.
4. Due to content differences between the DL3 and DQS mirrors, the door harnesses must be replaced. The Parts Department will need to turn the VIN filter OFF and then look up the door harnesses for the truck. The Parts Department must substitute the trucks mirror RPO DL3 with DQS.
Note: Please do not contact Partech for the door wiring harness or mirror lookup, as the truck was not originally built with this configuration. Turn off the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) VIN Filter and use all RPOs for your VIN, except for the mirror RPO. Substitute the factory mirror RPO (DL3) with the camper mirror RPO (DQS) being installed. Please refer to the EPC for potential supersessions.
5. Install new door harnesses.
6. Install the new DQS camper mirrors listed below, and make the needed electrical connections.
7. Install the front side door window garnish molding. Refer to Front Side Door Window Garnish Molding Replacement in SI.
8. Install the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement in SI.
Part Information For DQS Mirror Swap
Part Number RPO Usage Description Color
22960565 DQS LEFT O/S MIRROR, WIDE LOAD, POWER FOLDING, MANUAL EXTENDING, MEM, VERTICAL GLASS, HEATED, TURN
SIG IND, CARGO AND CLEARANCE LAMPS
Chrome
22970649 DQS RIGHT O/S MIRROR, WIDE LOAD, POWER FOLDING, MANUAL EXTENDING, MEM, VERTICAL GLASS, HEATED, TURN
SIG IND, CARGO AND CLEARANCE LAMPS
Chrome
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