Hi everyone, we are looking at trading in our Silverado 2500HD D/A for a 2016 or 2017 Silverado or GMC Denali.Just a question we don't see an option for towing mirrors on the Build Your Own GM site for a 1500, anyone know if you can get them on from the factory?We are thinking of the same ones that come on the 2500 HD vehicles with the electric folding option. We must have seen 100 1500's today, not one with a towing mirror on it like is on their 2500's One would think with the price they want for these vehicles that would be an option.Our pull behind trailer is a Kodiak and its 8 feet wide so we would think that a better mirror than what is on the stock 1500's is needed for safety. Don't want clip on types on a new vehicle.Any one been through this? Appreciate any advise or info. BTW we have not seen a sales person yet, don't want to spook them yet!.....Ernie

Not sure you can order them on truck, you can call your dealer to see if they can put them on?

My experience is that 1/2 ton p/u's don't come with factory tow mirrors. My previous p/u, a 2003 F-150, didn't, and I had to install my slide-on tow mirrors each time. You're 3/4 ton diesel TV is one of the best, most reliable anywhere. Just wondering why you're looking to downgrade to a 1/2 ton.

The extendable towing mirrors are part of the Max Trailering Package, available on Sierra SLT and Silverado LTZ. It is not available with the Denali 1500. Since you are looking at higher trim/equipment vehicles, I highly recommend that Max Trailering Package as it increases GVWR/payload also.There are aftermarket towing mirrors available for about $200.

Not sure about GM products, but Ram and Ford products have the option of getting tow mirrors in 150/1500 series. If they are the same doors, you may be able to go aftermarket. I got my aftermarkets on my Ram from 1Aauto and love them.

If the mirrors are electric, I would think you could go aftermarket and get some towing mirrors. I also wonder why you would get rid of a very useful, good towing vehicle and drop down to a lower towing capacity. Is it just getting old or are you having problems with it? You will lose quite a bit of towing capacity and fuel mileage dropping to a gasser from he diesel. You may make up for it in unloaded mileage but my Duramax gets between 18 and 19 mpg unloaded on the open highway at around 70 mph.

Towing Mirrors on a new Silverado High Country or Denali

jalichty
Explorer
Aug 22, 2016
If the mirrors are electric, I would think you could go aftermarket and get some towing mirrors. I also wonder why you would get rid of a very useful, good towing vehicle and drop down to a lower towing capacity. Is it just getting old or are you having problems with it? You will lose quite a bit of towing capacity and fuel mileage dropping to a gasser from he diesel. You may make up for it in unloaded mileage but my Duramax gets between 18 and 19 mpg unloaded on the open highway at around 70 mph.
ChooChooMan74
Explorer
Aug 22, 2016
Not sure about GM products, but Ram and Ford products have the option of getting tow mirrors in 150/1500 series. If they are the same doors, you may be able to go aftermarket. I got my aftermarkets on my Ram from 1Aauto and love them.
APT
Explorer
Aug 22, 2016
The extendable towing mirrors are part of the Max Trailering Package, available on Sierra SLT and Silverado LTZ. It is not available with the Denali 1500. Since you are looking at higher trim/equipment vehicles, I highly recommend that Max Trailering Package as it increases GVWR/payload also.

There are aftermarket towing mirrors available for about $200.
jamesu
Explorer
Aug 22, 2016
My experience is that 1/2 ton p/u's don't come with factory tow mirrors. My previous p/u, a 2003 F-150, didn't, and I had to install my slide-on tow mirrors each time.

You're 3/4 ton diesel TV is one of the best, most reliable anywhere. Just wondering why you're looking to downgrade to a 1/2 ton.
Busdriver
Explorer II
Aug 22, 2016
Not sure you can order them on truck, you can call your dealer to see if they can put them on?

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