Ideas to fix 2017 Tahoe with foggy backup camera. Its not just exterior dust/dirt

[dejackson1064]

Ideas to fix 2017 Tahoe with foggy backup camera. Its not just exterior dust/dirt

 

[ReaperHWK]

Ideas to fix 2017 Tahoe with foggy backup camera. Its not just exterior dust/dirt

Sounds like condensation inside the camera assembly on the interior of the lens.


I’d just replace the camera.

 

[dejackson1064]

I was afraid of that. Suppose I can experiment with a few things without worrying about breaking it. Replacement appears to be troublesome.

 

[undy]

It's a class problem with these backup cameras and to date I've not found a fix.

 

[dejackson1064]

It's a class problem with these backup cameras and to date I've not found a fix.

Just to clarify your statement, ..."it's a class problem" was wondering if you possibly meant, glass problem?

Also wondering if you've tried replacing the camera?

 

[undy]

No, meant a class problem as I said, affecting pretty much all 2015s through 2020s to one extent or another. There's been several threads here dealing with it. Cameras get replaced and it improved squat. My 2019 is terrible also and I finally gave up trying to fix it.

 

[ReaperHWK]

No, meant a class problem as I said, affecting pretty much all 2015s through 2020s to one extent or another. There's been several threads here dealing with it. Cameras get replaced and it improved squat. My 2019 is terrible also and I finally gave up trying to fix it.

Really? My 2015 never had a problem with the camera.

 

[dejackson1064]

No, meant a class problem as I said, affecting pretty much all 2015s through 2020s to one extent or another. There's been several threads here dealing with it. Cameras get replaced and it improved squat. My 2019 is terrible also and I finally gave up trying to fix it.

Yeah, Ive been doing some research this morning and there's plenty GM owners with camera problems. Im going to try a couple things to repair & diagnose. I'll update on progress.

 

[Doubeleive]

I replaced the one in the wifes suburban with oem and no real improvement, it wasn't foggy though
maybe a aftermarket repop will do better.
All I can tell you is removing the interior hatch cover is almost guaranteed to break a clip or two, get yourself a LONG reach pry tool to get the inner clips off otherwise they will break, I did not have a long reach tool and managed to only break 1 clip, there is only or was only 1 or 2 two youtube video's on how-to for the k2's
the cover has to be removed to get to the camera

 

[dejackson1064]

Good advice! I watch the video also if that back patch interior looks like a ***** it'll be a while before I get to it if I have to replace the camera

 

[Doubeleive]

Good advice! I watch the video also if that back patch interior looks like a ***** it'll be a while before I get to it if I have to replace the camera

that rear hatch interior cover is not easy to remove, they made these things super super tight, probably to help prevent squeaking.
But it can be done, once the cover is off the rest is easy.

 

[GMCChevy]

They seem to be an extremely low resolution crappy camera more than anything else. Pretty much useless at night or any time that's anything but a perfectly clear day.

 

[ReaperHWK]

I’ve taken the hatch cover off probably 3 times on my 2015; it’s easy as hell. If I remember it’s something like remove the top trim pieces with trim removal tools, remove like 4 screws, and pop off the whole back panel. Literally one of the easiest trim removals I have done. You can have it out in 3 min.

I didn’t break any clips because I use the proper tools but if you did i remember them being these red slide on clips; if they broke you’d just be able to buy new ones.


Try removing a dashboard or something then you’ll complain.