Chevrolet Park Assist Camera System Buyer's Guide

Does your Chevrolet vehicle have a park assist camera system? If so, this buyer’s guide is for you. You’ll find all the information you need about OEM Chevrolet park assist camera systems.

What Does A Park Assist Camera Do?

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A park assist camera system is designed to help you see the areas around your car that mirrors can’t reach. With a reliable park assist camera system, you’ll have a much easier time parking your car without hitting anything. This blog post explains park assist camera systems in more detail.

How To Diagnose A Failing Park Assist Camera

Sometimes park assist camera systems can fail unexpectedly. When that happens, this diagnostic guide can help you confirm it. To sum it up, physically inspect the:

  • Camera lens
  • Mounting hardware
  • Electrical connectors
  • Wiring harness

You can also check the user settings in your vehicle’s display menu to see if the park assist camera option is on.

The Difference Between Front, Rear, And Trailer Parking Assist Systems

Are you wondering how those three park assist systems differ from each other? This blog post explains it pretty well. All three systems serve the same purpose, which is to help you park your vehicle safely and effectively. Yet, they have some key differences:

  • The location of the camera on the vehicle
  • Whether or not the system needs a camera
  • The type of the vehicle (trailer parking assist systems aren’t common on sedans, for example)

How To Replace A Park Assist Camera System

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If your Chevy park assist camera system is malfunctioning, you don’t have to bring it to a shop to have it replaced. You can actually replace it at home with a model-specific tutorial. We put together this tutorial for the Chevy Silverado. It’s easily doable as long as you’re familiar with your vehicle’s electrical system.

Are Chevy OEM Park Assist Camera Systems Better Than Aftermarket?

When you’re trying to decide between an OEM and aftermarket replacement park assist camera system, this guide may help you.

The guide concludes that OEM Chevy camera systems are a much better investment than aftermarket ones because:

  • OEM systems are built with high quality materials
  • OEM systems are designed to OE specs
  • OEM systems are supported by dealer service departments
  • OEM systems are compatible with the vehicle’s electrical system
  • OEM systems come with perfect fitment