Mirror upgrade

Jay96 · July 7, 2021

Hello all. I’m new to the forum thing infact I accidentally posted this same question in the Yukon forum but I didn’t know where else to check.

I recently picked up my new Silverado 2500 custom and it has the DGB mirrors however due to the extremely ugly black rectangle in the side of it is like to upgrade them to the DWI mirrors. My local dealerships are telling me it can’t be done but I have a very hard time believing that. Shouldn’t it just be new mirrors and harnesses for the doors and a bcm reflash? What am I missing here?? Any help or ideas of how to get the dwi mirrors work will be much appreciated

newdude · July 7, 2021

No can do. There is no upgrade path from the DGB base power tow to the DWI power fold.

Jay96 · July 7, 2021

That’s very unfortunate, thank you for your response.

Random · July 12, 2021

I'd say there might not be an upgrade path yet. 4 years ago on my previous 2014 Silverado I upgraded from DL3 mirrors to DQS power folding towing mirrors. The DQS mirrors weren't even an option in 2014. Now it required a pretty serious investment in time having to rewire the truck, but overall it was doable. I was able to work with pgamboa who provided valuable information, instructions, and a pre-built wiring kit I was able to use to complete the work. You can see his forum page to get an idea and see that it might be possible on these newer trucks.

Edited July 12, 2021 by Random

Jay96 · July 12, 2021

Thank you, I’ll certainly take a look. I’m positive it is doable considering that it was offered from the factory. There’s just a lack of information at this time because people haven’t done it yet, and I certainly don’t want the headache of being the first one

nards444 · July 12, 2021

I have the big ole tow mirrors on my 21 2500. My issue with them is this. They are nice mirrors, but one for they stick out to far and the passenger side one can create a blind spot when looking that way at times.

My issue is they will will power fold in, but wont do it automatically when turning the car off.

Grjfer · July 12, 2021

2 hours ago, nards444 said:

I have the big ole tow mirrors on my 21 2500. My issue with them is this. They are nice mirrors, but one for they stick out to far and the passenger side one can create a blind spot when looking that way at times.

My issue is they will will power fold in, but wont do it automatically when turning the car off.

In your settings you can turn on auto fold that will fold in the mirrors when you press and(hold) the lock button for a few seconds. They will also unfold when you press and hold the unlock button.

nards444 · July 12, 2021

11 minutes ago, Grjfer said:

In your settings you can turn on auto fold that will fold in the mirrors when you press and(hold) the lock button for a few seconds. They will also unfold when you press and hold the unlock button.

think I will be looking for that again, as I didnt see it at first when I looked, you know where? That would be an improvement. Be better if the setting was for car on and off.

Grjfer · July 12, 2021

1 hour ago, nards444 said:

think I will be looking for that again, as I didnt see it at first when I looked, you know where? That would be an improvement. Be better if the setting was for car on and off.

Settings >vehicle >comfort and convenience.

nards444 · July 12, 2021

ahh I had that set and nothing happened. guess I will try holding it down

HiggySTL · July 13, 2021

22 hours ago, nards444 said:

ahh I had that set and nothing happened. guess I will try holding it down

Well, did it work after you tried holding the remote button down? I may have to change that setting on mine too. Will they auto deploy when the truck it unlocked or started? Or do you have to press and hold the remote or press the button on the door to make them fold back out?

Grjfer · July 13, 2021

1 hour ago, HiggySTL said:

Well, did it work after you tried holding the remote button down? I may have to change that setting on mine too. Will they auto deploy when the truck it unlocked or started? Or do you have to press and hold the remote or press the button on the door to make them fold back out?

You will have to press and hold the remote or press the button on the door to make them fold back out.

Bradshaw · April 20

I have a 2021 Chevy 2500. I have the tow mirrors but not rear spot lights. What can I do to upgrade my tow mirrors to the ones with the rear facing spotlights? And what all do I need?

Epsilon Plus · April 22

There's no route to adding the spotter light still. The mirrors are broken up into pieces on parts sites but only sold complete. I did find the lights though and they have two blade connectors on the back. I had planned to add them and hot wire them to one of my Aux switches but that is a far down the road project. I would need a mirror panel without the blank. That should be like a $30 piece. Not about to drop $700+ on a whole mirror and start playing around.

If there was enough interest one of the custom wiring harness people would probably cook something up like they've done with the K2XX trucks.