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GMC Sierra Front Camera Washer Started At Cadillac

Modern pickup trucks like the GMC Sierra continue to blur the line between utility and luxury, incorporating a range of high-end features and advanced technology. One such innovation is the front camera washer, which is available for both the GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Sierra HD models. Originally introduced in Cadillac’s luxury vehicles, such as the CT6 and XT5, this handy feature is now a valuable addition for truck owners.

The front camera washer on the GMC Sierra.

The front camera washer on the GMC Sierra (seen to the immediate right of the round camera)

For those readers who may be unaware, the front camera washer activates when the driver uses the windshield washer system, thus ensuring that the camera lens remains clean so that the view ahead is clear. This feature is particularly useful when driving in snow, sleet, or muddy environments, where debris from the road or trails can obscure the camera’s view.

First introduced to the Sierra line with the most recent model refreshes (2022.5 model year for the Sierra 1500 and 2024 model year for the Sierra HD), the front camera washer feature is available across the majority of the GMC Sierra lineup for the 2025 model year. For the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, this feature is standard on AT4, AT4X, Denali, and Denali Ultimate trims, while SLE, Elevation, and SLT trims offer it as part of the optional Sierra Safety Plus Package (RPO code PED). Meanwhile, GMC Sierra HD models (2500 HD and 3500 HD) include the front camera washer as standard on the AT4, AT4X, Denali, and Denali Ultimate trims, while SLE and SLT offer it with the Sierra HD Pro Safety Plus Package (RPO code PED).

Notably, the PED package is not offered on Regular Cab models. Additionally, the front camera washer  feature is not available on the Pro trim level, either.

Check out the table below for availability information on the GMC Sierra front camera washer feature:

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Surround View Camera System Availability
1500 2500 HD 3500 HD
Pro - -
SLE A1 A2 A2
Elevation A1 Trim N/A Trim N/A
SLT A1 A3 A3
AT4 S S S
AT4X S S Trim N/A
Denali S S S
Denali Ultimate S S S
  1. Included and only available with the Sierra Safety Plus Package (PED)
  2. Included and only available with (PED) Sierra HD Pro Safety Plus Package. Not available on Regular Cab models.
  3. Included and only available with (PED) Sierra HD Pro Safety Plus Package

Although the front camera washer feature was initially available for premium vehicles like the Cadillac CT6 and XT5, its adoption by the GMC Sierra pickup lineup is arguably a more effective implementation, given pickup owners are more likely to venture into areas where mud and dirt could obscure the front view. It also further underscores the increasing sophistication of modern pickups, which are now designed to deliver utility, comfort, and convenience in every driving scenario.

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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