[HOW TO] Add the OEM 360° Camera Hard Button to a 2021 Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban

[fondupot]

So the 2021 Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban's were not equipped with a hard button to activate the 360° camera system. Instead you have to go thru the radio screen with a software icon. This is fine, but if you're in the radio/carplay/nav you have to do multiple steps to get to the icon. In 2022 GM added a hard button to the left the steering wheel in the cluster of buttons with auto start/stop, parking sensors, lane keep assist etc. Luckily someone over on GM-Trucks figured out that the newer switch was a direct plug-n-play into the 2021 models. So I figured out the correct switch to buy and installed it in my 2021 Yukon. Works perfectly!

GM-Trucks.com Forum Post Here:

Adding hard button for camera on 2021

I have a 2021 Yukon xl and was wondering if anyone has tried swapping out the switches to a 2022 for the hard button for the camera. I know it’s a long shot, but any chance it’s doable? asked a dealer and they had no idea.

www.gm-trucks.com

Here is my video of the installation. Pretty simple swap, basic tools, can be done in about 15 mins.

 

[ikapor]

how much was the switch? Thank you for the very detailed video of replacement process!

 

[fondupot]

how much was the switch? Thank you for the very detailed video of replacement process!

Thanks very much.

The switch was $55.96 shipped from GM Parts Direct.

 

[The_DJH]

We are picking up a 2023 Yukon AT4 this weekend and it's missing the "Plug" button on the right side. I recall seeing a VIDEO that explained the "plug" bitton was moved to the area where the sunroof controls are, but was curious if I slapped ONE OF THESE in if it would still control that accessory. We have the six buttons as shown Thank You

 

[fondupot]

We are picking up a 2023 Yukon AT4 this weekend and it's missing the "Plug" button on the right side. I recall seeing a VIDEO that explained the "plug" bitton was moved to the area where the sunroof controls are, but was curious if I slapped ONE OF THESE in if it would still control that accessory. We have the six buttons as shown Thank You

Yes I recall reading about the plug button being relocated. I dont think adding the switches with the plug button will do anything in that case, since the wiring would not be present at that location.

 

[The_DJH]

I wonder if i find a 6 button one with Lane Departure, traction control, Hill descent, Parking, 360 degree camera, and auto start/stop.

The two large ones would be 360 and auto start/stop..time to go through that list.

Like THIS, But the "detect off" needs to be hill descent.

 

[fondupot]

I guess I'm confused as to why you would want to add it, if the controls for it are by the sunroof controls.

 

[The_DJH]

I guess I'm confused as to why you would want to add it, if the controls for it are by the sunroof controls.

At first i wanted the power button there, but since we don't think it will work..i'd rather eliminate the dead button and get one that has just the six.

 

[jerry455]

I just added this switch on my 2021 High Country Suburban. Works perfectly. Thanks for the idea and video.

 

[fondupot]

I just added this switch on my 2021 High Country Suburban. Works perfectly. Thanks for the idea and video.

Glad to help. I use the camera button every time I pull into my garage. Helps so much.