Those funny-looking, door-mounted mirrors on the 2020 GM HD trucks – Chevy’s 2020 Silverado HD and GMC’s 2020 Sierra HD – are actually quite functional. Developed from the ground up specifically for the needs of HD truck buyer, the mirrors are particularly useful for those who use their truck for towing.
First and foremost, the completely-redesigned trailering mirrors have a larger surface area, resulting in a greater field of view compared to the current vehicle.
The mirrors also extend and retract using a four-bar-link system, which delivers a smooth overall operation, whether done manually or with power. The available power extension feature enables drivers to adjust the view easily from the driver’s seat.
There’s also a new forward-facing spot lamp on each mirror that shines a bright light at approximately a 45-degree angle, providing illumination on the job site, camp site, or any other dark place that needs to be illuminated.
The redesigned mirrors on the new GM HD trucks also include side-view cameras mounted within the mirror housings that enable a side view of the the pickup truck and trailer. The mirrors also offer a mirror-mounted puddle lamps and two rear-facing spot lamps as options.
Finally, these mirrors on the new GM HD trucks also offer improved perimeter lighting. GM’s Perimeter Lighting System is available on both the Silverado and Sierra to illuminate the truck’s bed and nearby spaces to help owners see their truck and surrounding area in poorly-lit conditions. This component proves especially helpful in dark worksites, driveways, and camping grounds.
The mirrors are standard on all 2020 model year Silverado HD and Sierra HD models.
Summing It All Up
So to sum it all up, the all-new, redesigned trailering mirrors on GM’s 2020 HD pickups deliver the following benefits:
- Larger surface area for a greater field of view.
- Available power extension feature makes it easier to adjust the view from the driving position, and the four-bar-link system enables the mirrors to extend and retract smoothly, whether with power or manually.
- Forward-facing spot lamp on each mirror shines light at about a 45-degree angle, providing illumination on the job site or camp site.
- Side-view cameras mounted within the mirror housings.
- Mirror-mounted puddle lamps and two rearward-facing spot lamps are available.
About 2020 GM HD Trucks
The new GM HD trucks – the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2020 GMC Sierra HD – will be offered in 2500HD and 3500HD models. The trucks will offer a choice of two engines: the all-new 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine with 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque is the standard engine. The familiar 6.6L V8 L5P turbo-diesel Duramax, rated at 445 horses and 910 pound-feet of torque, is optional. The gasoline V8 will be paired with GM’s 6L90 six-speed automatic transmission while the Duramax diesel is mated to an Allison-branded 10-speed automatic.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD High Country Interior
The Chevy will offer five trim levels: Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country. Likewise, the GMC will offer five trims: base, SLE, SLT, AT4, and Sierra HD Denali trims. The lineup will include 2500HD and 3500HD capability variants, Regular, Double Cab and Crew Cab cab styles, as well as Standard and Long boxes. Two chassis cab frame lengths will also be offered. 2500HD models will be available in exclusively in the Single Rear Wheel (SRW) configuration, while 3500HD models will be available in either SRW or DRW (Dual Rear Wheel/dually) models.
GM says the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2020 GMC Sierra HD will go on sale this summer. Pricing is said to be released closer to launch. Stay tuned to GM Authority for ongoing Chevy Silverado news, GMC Sierra news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage,
Comments
So when can we order these on the 1500’s? You’ve always been able to add tow mirrors to half tons. I’d love a set of these on my AT4 when I do order it. I like having bigger mirrors cause unlike most people I do use mine for everything. Driving commercial trucks your used to having to use your mirrors. Not one to rely on cameras.
Don’t know why you’re being downvoted, but GM is going to have to design a new style of tow mirrors for the 1500s. These mirrors mount on the door instead of in the window frame.
The 1500 mirrors mount in the same place on the door.
Totally agree on the tow mirrors on the 1500. I have raised this issue with GMC with little interest on their part. Probably no new 1500 until I can get tow mirrors
Well I tried to reply. Don’t know where it went. Anyway. You may wanna do your homework and look a little closer at the new 1500’s and you will see the mirror mount is the exact same as the HD’s. Hence why I am curious when they will be available to be put on.
Sorry, forgot that they changed them over on the 1500s too. I still hope that the 1500 tow mirrors are different, if GM wants to make the 1500s and HDs look different it would be a nice touch.
They are to big have too many blind spots for pull out in to traffic!
Great article, I am glad they are finally getting power extending mirrors, Ford has had these for a long time. These look to be great tow mirrors.
Hello i would like to know if any of you have ask GM if they have a plan for all the customer that have purchased a brand new 2019 sierra if they would give a special discount for the towing mirrors since in factory they as 600$ in canada as an option and i have been told that out off factory they would sell for about 1400$ ??? i think that Gm as to put there stuff together they sell NHT pkg and they still do not come with eather of these the towing mirrors and also very stupid light tires as FORD AND RAM offer both for less price the minimum at this price is LT TIRES AND TOWING MIRRORS. I hope that one day they get it!!!
Hey have the 2020, 2500, issue with the mirror just arose, when folding mirrors out driver side folds all the way around….lol, fails to stop at set point like the passenger side….
Booked for service but anyone know……or could this be yet another recall coming soon….
I have same issue did you figure it out
Does anyone know if the auto darkening side mirrors can be disabled on the 2020 3500? This feature makes it difficult to pull or back a trailer at night.
Good job GM, you went from having the best looking towing mirrors to the ugliest. Surpassing the Ram ones even when their’s are flipped up! Make them pillar mounted in 2022!!!
Love Love my new 2022gmc 2500 GMC diesel
Hate the tow mirrors, I tow a lot , they are like elephant ears
Would like to swap out mirrors for smaller 1500 style, but there is a electrical problem when doing so
I’ve got a 2021 Sierra and the trailering mirrors are mounted so high that they block my view at intersections. I’ve nearly had a few wrecks because the mirrors blocked my view of the road.
Is there a way to lower the mirrors or are there aftermarket mirrors that are lower?