[6speedTi]

I installed this and also replaced the reverse lights with LED bulbs. Backing up at night is like having a spot light shining. Problem solved.

VLEDS LPR LED License Plate Back Up Reverse Light System

VLEDs LED license plate mounted back up reverse light system from HID Kit Pros - Seattle, WA.

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[6speedTi]

I believe using the rear view cam in conjunction with the parking assist feature is why you need a good camera view. You can't see past the side views of the mirrors along the tailgate. Even the rear view mirror is limited. This is where the rear camera comes into play.
It's even a helpful tool when you parallel park. 😲 That would be another argument saved for another day.

 

[6speedTi]

As for Italian cars I remember a movie a guy gets in a Ferrari and rips off the mirror. He said in a Ferrari it does not matter what is behind you!

 

[6speedTi]

That was it thanks for posting sixspeed

Now you made me want to watch it again. 😂

 

[6speedTi]

Try using the mirrors...

The back up cam assists you with the blind spots mirrors can't see. Back up cams are a potential life saving feature. Seems we forgot about all the unfortunate times someone ran over kids while back up or in. Mirrors, back up cams and parking sensors used together can save a life. They are now mandatory on all vehicles. It's not an option anymore for a reason just like TPMS.

 

[6speedTi]

The backup sensors are not required. Cameras are and are a good thing.

Yes correct, sorry I bunched all three in one sentence.

 

[6speedTi]

I have to believe GM changed either the camera or the camera lens as my son used to have a 2015 Cruze that had a very clear image night or day. I have a 2017 Canyon with the same poor picture quality as many here are describing that makes the backup camera useless at night. I have not seen a TSB on how GM is fixing this, but would assume replacing the camera with an OEM one wouldn’t help. Maybe there is an aftermarket market camera that is better quality?

I have a 2018 cruze and a 2019 Colorado. The cruze has a better cam view and it is a SD cam. The Colorado has a HD cam and a darker view. I replaced the reverse lights with LED. Not much better. So I added a LED license plate light in addition and now my view is better than the Cruze and brighter. GM knows the issues but probably won't address it because it's not getting enough attention. To add another issue to my Colorado the lens builds up moisture inside of it in certain weather conditions. This problem is well documented and it is so bad that Honda is replacing lenses on all their vehicles due to customer complaints.