[HOW TO] Replace Side Mirrors on a 2014-2018 GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado (In Depth Look)

[@AndrewTaylorJr]

Did my passenger side mirror today. Took about 30 to 35 minutes. I did not completely remove the door panel or the window trim. I let the panel rest on a chair while I changed the mirror, and only lifted the window trim enough to be out of the way. You dont have to remove the door/window control panel either. There is only ONE screw behind that plastic "wood" looking panel, and its at the very forward side. I do this stuff in Aviation. Advice: only remove what you need to in order to reach what you need to

[@tomleslie2513]

Thanks! Thanks! 73 and successful changing right side mirror I destroyed on my 2916 Tahoe.

[@fondupot]

Thanks Tom! Glad the video helped!

[@billthepainter5106]

Thanks a million for the video! I figured once I took it apart it would go back together the same way. NOPE! That window felt/weatherstripping was a pain until I watched you do it the right way. Thanks again!

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@roncrid71]

Great video, step by step instructions were easily followed!! Thank you from a “non car” guy!!

[@fondupot]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobjoyce5198]

Great video. Dealership offered $750 for this job. Mirror $170 and 2 hours with your video. Thank you.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching.

[@robarrow2000]

Dang! Eastern NC charges $600. Still doing it myself!

[@AbbyK0317]

Thanks for making this video! I was able to do this myself. Good tip, roll your window down first, makes it easier to get the top panel back on. 😊

[@mikesanders4012]

NO! I could NOT have done it without your video, even if I tried, ha. Thanks again.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help!

[@jerrymaxey9629]

Outstanding!!!! Every step to simply get my old mirror off and the new one on.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help!!

[@kilo255]

Parts geek, cup of coffee, your video, and my truck is good as new….. thanks!

[@fondupot]

Love it! Thanks for watching.

[@ronhansen7919]

Thank you so much editor for making this video, although I don’t always have the patience for this type of thing my spouse, my wife took on this project and play your video through inception, and then took it step-by-step, and it took her an hour and 10 minutes by her self, and as you stated, the tough part was doing backwards after the install to put everything back in place. This video was spot on, and should be a favorite for anyone installing their own mirror

[@fondupot]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad the video helped! Thanks for watching.

[@brendan8363]

Thanks man, great instructions. I got both replaced with my two boys this afternoon and your video helped immeasurably.

[@fondupot]

Glad to hear the video helped. Thanks for watching.

[@kennycee8592]

Hey is this a GM part ? If so what Is the part number ?

[@fondupot]

Yes it’s a GM part. But I don’t remember what it was.

[@clyderichardson6475]

Thanks for a very helpful video. Removing the clips that the window squeegee slips into was quite the job on my 2016.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@joshplunkett1302]

How do you remove these? Mine are plastic and I don't want to break them

[@kjnylin]

Very clear and concise. Thank you. This will save me some time.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@BTSamSquanch21]

Couldn’t have fixed my mirror without this, thanks!!

[@fondupot]

Awesome! Glad it helped! Please Like, Subscribe and Share!

[@Dually-rb8xk]

great step by step vid with great camera angles thanks hoss.

[@fondupot]

Dually 3500 glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@coreybousquet1129]

Dude amazing video. Simple, to the point and very easy to follow!

[@fondupot]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@johngartee7129]

Excellent tutorial. I got to practice on it after letting my granddaughter use my truck😂

[@fondupot]

Very good!

[@jessem2626]

Thank you for saving me a ton of time!

[@bms2550]

Hey man, I used your video to replace the driver’s side mirror on my 2015 Chevy Silverado Z71 because I had a “mishap” too. THANKS...🤘

[@fondupot]

B M***s right on! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@tndeere2]

You saved me!! Replaced the mirrors on 16 GMC could have done it with out your help. Thanks

[@fondupot]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@petercomeau4055]

Thanks, exactly the DIY video needed to install trailering mirrors on my 2018 Sierra Denali

[@fondupot]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching.

[@littlebosszane1864]

How big is the mirror plug. Is it an 8 pin plug? 4 pin? I would like to upgrade my standard mirrors to tow mirrors but need to make sure I get same plug

[@fondupot]

Mirrors are typically year specific so if you get mirrors make sure they are for your year truck. The plugs should line up accordingly. Look into Boost Auto tow mirrors they have a great lineup of products and unique customizations.

[@littlebosszane1864]

Thank you. I will check into that. I appreciate that.

[@pchristophel6873]

Perfect instructions, thanks! Hoping I find headlight pod replacement from you too

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. I think I may have a video on that. Can’t remember. But search around on my channel you may get lucky.

[@johnburns527]

Thank you for the help. Your video was very informative and allowed me to do this task on my own. Did have a few challenges. Hardest part for me was replacing the trim molding on top part of door. Had a hard time figuring out how to snap it in place. Other challenge was unplugging the harness. I actually left it on and carefully placed panel inside vehicle. Also did not see anything about door latch disassembly. Thanks again you did an excellent job explaining how to do this.

[@fondupot]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@philipeames631]

thanks for posting this. you're instructions were easy to follow.

[@joepleitgen2458]

thank you for the great detailed video - I'm still a little reluctant but will give ti a shot next week.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. I have faith in you! Good luck.

[@danitron151]

Great video, I am sure I'll use the entire process someday😂, but for the mirror replacement I was able to just peal back that corner and had access to the wiring harness after removing the panel above the window, and the 5 of the door panel pins closest to the top left corner of the door below the mirror!

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@jh6839]

Thanks for your video. Helped me replace my broken mirror assembly yesterday. I'm out of state in school for the Navy with limited cash flow and resources...dealership wanted an arm and leg for just the part and a heart transplant for the labor. I ordered my parts off Amazon. Just only one suggestion..the door panel metal clips that the dust seal slide onto...what a pain to get those out of the door panel used a flat head to pop them out..then it was fine iaw your instructions after that. And the control panel that clicks into place with those 4 silver snap clips ya they all pushed into the door panel had to fish them out..so if anyone comes across those...pop them out of the door panel control assembly first then put them on the panel cover then install otherwise you might loose them from being pushed inward.

[@fondupot]

Glad you got taken care of! Thanks for watching.

[@MR20MR]

You helped me make $50 today ! Thank you .

[@fondupot]

marlon rosa awesome!

[@winn88su]

I just replaced my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 passenger mirror by this. The mirror part is 10mm, different from the 7mm of the door. Thanks for the video.

[@fondupot]

Correct! Thanks for watching.

[@user-hl6rl4bu1u]

Great video, easy to follow and hits all the points!!!

[@charlesnorris8147]

Dude thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill. I have replace my mirror because the mirror keeps slipping forward. I think I will replace it myself after seeing this video. Thanks.

[@fondupot]

Glad you found it helpful! Good luck replacing your mirror! Thanks for watching.

[@golftourvan]

Incredibly helpful. Great video!!!!!!

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@tknut6043]

Excellent video sir! I would iof definitely broken something without your video thank you!

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@MyChannel4025]

Spot on directions! Thank you for sharing!

[@fondupot]

Thanks for watching!

[@tkn24s]

And this is why i love my 2000 Silverado.!

[@fondupot]

Yea. I had a 2002 Silverado. Door panels didn’t need to come off for mirror replacements.

[@tkn24s]

Fondupot's Garage yeah iknw. Lol

[@koldark]

@@fondupot 2006 did. Though it was only a few screws.

[@ldaniel303]

thanks, just followed your video, saved big bucks

[@fondupot]

Glad it helped out Leo!

[@farrieterrisky]

Great video! Thank you so much, it was easy to understand and to do. Quite enjoying my new tow mirrors!

[@fondupot]

Go to help. Thanks for watching.

[@billyditzler1877]

Thanks. I need to replace my passenger side mirror. Very good details.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help

[@cfltitan]

Great video! I'm getting ready to replace my passenger mirror because I hit it backing into my garage and broke it. I'm really glad I found this because I thought that little triangle cover just popped off! That's freaking ridiculous that you have to remove the whole damn door just to get that little cover off! Thanks again because I would have been frustrated as Hell trying to figure it all out.

[@fondupot]

cfltitan glad to help! Thanks for watching. Please Like, Subscribe and Share!

[@mikesanders4012]

Exactly

[@brentpepper7748]

Used your video to replace my passenger mirror... Thanx!

[@fondupot]

Awesome! Glad to hear. I hope it helped!

[@greatlakesram9662]

Huge, HUGE help. Thanks for this video 👍

[@fondupot]

Cheers thanks for watching. Glad it helped.

[@trevorbruce258]

Excellent video, really easy to follow along. Replaced 2014 Silverado 1500 side mirror in under an hour with the help of this video - thanks a bunch!

[@fondupot]

Trevor thanks for watching and commenting. Glad the video was able to help!

[@christelfer127]

Thank you for this! Perfect instructions.

[@fondupot]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!!

[@codyyruegaz747]

This video saved me!!! Great job

[@fondupot]

Glad to hear that. Thanks!

[@emmahammond5088]

Love the vid...anyone notice how many last things ya wanna do....

[@fondupot]

Last thing you wanna do is grab a beer And chill out in a comfy chair.

[@robertbrown8870]

This video was super helpful and thorough!! Thank you for posting 👌🏽

[@jadersonjay]

Awesome video step by step perfect to follow, did with no problem, thanks

[@fondupot]

Awesome to hear! Glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching.

[@MatthewKennedy1]

Great help, thanks!

[@fondupot]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlossalcedo3569]

This video was very helpful. I used this video to remove a dent on my door panel. Thank you.... but one slight little problem i get the drivers window to operate... any ideas?

[@fondupot]

Check all your connectors and make sure they are plugged in. Glad the video helped a bit for you.

[@carlossalcedo3569]

@@fondupot i did.... driver window only works when the door is open. Once the door is closed window stops working

[@fondupot]

Something is shorting there circuit when you close the door. Check all the wiring in the door harness.

[@wo1571]

Great video, super helpful thanks!!!

[@fondupot]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@kenoconnell5707]

Outstanding video. Followed it and got the job done in about 1.5 hrs being VERY methodical.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@fondupot]

Awesome to hear. Glad to help!

[@daanm183]

Great step by step thanks

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@fishman80]

this helped bc i want to replace my speakers

[@fondupot]

Glad it helped!

[@bleuyg]

Thanks, it works well on my sierra 2018, i just change from small mirroir to big one for towing trailler, i just need to figure how the lights works

[@fondupot]

Yves Gagnon you probably need to add wiring to make the lighting work. Especially if your truck didn’t have lights on the mirror before. Glad it helped though.

[@rebeccafranco3581]

Very Good video. TK

[@fondupot]

Thanks for watching.

[@slicksilver9441]

Thanks for the content

[@fondupot]

Thanks for watching.

[@gorgegonzalez6795]

I have to replace my mirror on my 2018 texas edition...my question is i have power mirrors no turn signals or light on the original but if i get some that have those features will it work? Thanks

[@fondupot]

Most likely no. You'd have to run some extra wiring and hook it up to the BCM to get those extra functions. Look into some aftermarket mirrors, like from Boost Auto. They sell a great set of towing mirrors and sport mirrors with extra functions baked in, and they provide the how to for the extra wiring. Good Luck.

[@edjr.8298]

Great vid man. Thank you

[@fondupot]

You're very welcome. Hope it helped!

[@TheCoalhog]

Thank you very helpful video.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@ebkbode]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@fondupot]

EBK Bode glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@Dually-rb8xk]

Do you guys not know how to back into a garage. im changing my regular mirrors into towing mirrors the video is great thank you.

[@fondupot]

It was an accident breaking my mirror. Best of luck installing the Tow Mirrors. They are much better for visibility.

[@marktegeder2455]

Nice work!

[@fondupot]

Thanks! Glad to help!

[@jeromewatkins2185]

I haven't replaced my mirror yet. I just received it today. A driver got so close to me last week that I had to swerve into the median and they still got close enough to me to hit my driver's side mirror. They didn't stop of course. Anyway, I can't believe GM put the connector to the mirror assembly behind the door panel making you have to remove the entire panel just to replace it.

[@fondupot]

Dang, glad you are OK. Yea, the connector being behind the door panel is a PITA. I remember the old days on my 2002 Silverado, all you had to do was remove the little triangle piece on the interior adjacent to the mirror and that revealed all the screws and the connector. It was a piece of cake to replace those mirrors. Good luck with your replacement, thanks for watching.

[@TheKiltedHomesteader]

Thanks for the video! It helped a great deal!!!!!!!

[@fondupot]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@unclecosmo5364]

Thanks for the video.

[@fondupot]

Thanks for watching.

[@franka7863]

Great instructional video!

[@fondupot]

Thanks! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@TheDt19151]

Thank you awesome video

[@fondupot]

Thanks a lot. Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@jasonbargmann536]

Thanks for posting.. very helpful

[@fondupot]

You are very welcome

[@nickmcewing2799]

Great video, thank you, was able to replace my mirrors without any issues. This was super helpful!

[@fondupot]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching Nick!

[@playerbola8669]

This video helped a lot, I just have an issue with my lights not working properly, I turn truck off and the mirror moves by itself for like a whole minute. Do you know why?

[@fondupot]

Strange. No idea. Sounds like a wiring issue.

[@playerbola8669]

@@fondupot it was plug and play, blinker works, reverse mirror tilt works, everything works, only when vehicle is off it moves and moves lol

[@fondupot]

Really weird!

[@stevekrisnasinnyk8159]

Does a replacement mirror come with the wiring attached and you just thread it in from the outside and attach to the connector inside the door? Thanks.

[@fondupot]

Yes.

[@monteeasterling8379]

I see you have a cold beer there....How many beers did you go through before your finished and how many did you put away afterwards?...LOL

[@fondupot]

This process is about 2 cold beers long. With a 3 cold beers supplemented afterwards.

[@weston244]

Where did you get your replacement mirror?

[@fondupot]

eBay! it was a takeoff of a truck that had towing mirrors installed.

[@bertdemeule4802]

Weston Weeks q

[@fishman80]

Have u thought about a trans cooler? i have a 14 silverado and i know they run hot close to 200. what are your thoughts?

[@fondupot]

I think the trucks have trans coolers. I really don't tow, so it hasn't concerned me.

[@daniilivanov9601]

awesome video. where did you purchase your mirror?

[@fondupot]

Daniil Ivanov thanks! I think I got it on eBay. It was an OEM takeoff.

[@johnle405]

Any idea how to reset the power folding mirrors after install?

[@fondupot]

What do you mean reset? I didn't have to do anything just plug n play and it worked. Are you sure the replacement mirror you bought has the motor in it to use power folding?

[@Ty-sy3nn]

thanks for the how to video

[@fondupot]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@chadlisko415]

Excellent thanks for the help...

[@fondupot]

Chad Lisko glad to help!!

[@Gojitah]

can you take off the painted cover and switch to the replacement ones

[@fondupot]

I think so. Yea.

[@pauliedacruz348]

Great video thanks for the help!

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!!

[@LaDonnaWeatherbee]

Where did you purchase the replacement mirror? I am wondering if there is a better place than where I found.

[@fondupot]

I think I got it on eBay. It was a like new takeoff.

[@jasrod2012]

Did you have to modify your harness to obtain turn signal and puddle loght functions? Didyou buy a new switch to activat the power fold function?

[@fondupot]

My truck originally came with these options. So no.

[@jasrod2012]

What was the rason for replacent, if not for upgrading? Thanks

[@fondupot]

jasrod2012 I broke the mirror off backing into the garage...i mentioned it at the beginning of the video.

[@skasztan]

Where did you buy the replacement mirror if you don’t mind me asking... I was told today that you can’t buy an aftermarket for this mirror and dealer will charge 800 for mirror without labor.

[@fondupot]

Sylvie K I think I bought it on eBay. It was an OEM part from a totaled vehicle. I think I paid around 400-500.

[@unclecosmo5364]

I bought a new GM power mirror (not power retract) with defrost for $195 including shipping, from Scoggin Dickey. (sdparts.com) My truck is a 2017 Silverado. Dealer wanted a little over $300 for the mirror, $189.50 labor plus tax.

[@johnkeep3254]

Hey thanks for video

[@fondupot]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@NotSoSuave]

Thank you sir.

[@fondupot]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@timothyjackson4447]

Where did you order your mirrors from?

[@fondupot]

Found a used OEM one on eBay.

[@jamesspencer9229]

Where did you purchase the mirrors? I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado.

[@fondupot]

Try GMPartsDirect.com or TascaParts.com

[@calebzenner8501]

I just swapped my mirrors. Is that upper door trim peace like supposed to SNAP or like snap. Idk how else to put it. Like mine goes back but it feels loose?

[@fondupot]

It’s possible you don’t have the clips line up. That happened to me once

[@acedogg692005]

Hey, I just purchased a 2016 GMC sierra 1500. Pretty sure its a base model because it has the 4x4 shifted on the floor. Only 50k miles on it though. But I noticed it doesn't have the adjuster for the the mirrors on the door. Any Ideas where I can look to find out how to adjust the mirrors?

[@fondupot]

They are probably manual mirrors. Just adjust them by hand.

[@acedogg692005]

@@fondupot that's kinda what I figured after watching some videos. Just didn't want to risk breaking them if they were power. Thanks

[@josephliptak]

Is this a 6-pack Bud Light job or can I do it in under a 6-pack?

[@fondupot]

3 beer job. 😎🍻

[@tomherbort7301]

Around 5:55 you completely skip over how to remove those metal clips. I had to watch several other videos to find someone explaining that they need to be pried out with a decent amount of force. Otherwise this is a great video.

[@fondupot]

I’ve never had trouble removing them. A needle nose plier helps to squeeze the clip and then simply pull them out. Thanks for watching

[@tomherbort7301]

@@fondupot you're an expert at repairing cars. I'm not. If you can show how to do it that would be great for future viewers, especially knowing what tool to use. I came to your video to visually see how to do each task and that was the only part that I struggled with so I thought I would bring it to your attention to let you know how someone with no experience struggled with a portion you left out.

[@fondupot]

Appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

[@ronaldbaker8453]

No need to unhook the window, lock switches. You do that when you unhook the big wire harness behind the panel.

[@fondupot]

Yea I think I realized that as I was doing this.

[@nalkhlaifi]

I have 16 Sierra SLE Regular cab, can I upgrade with these signal mirrors?

[@fondupot]

It would probably require a lot of wiring, but could likely be done.

[@tomcurran8470]

Thanks.

[@fondupot]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@mikesanders4012]

Thanks² I'm about to do it. Lord help me. Why oh why can't it be done by just removing the TOP trim only???

[@fondupot]

Yea the older GM trucks had a little triangle piece that covered the mirror bolts and made it much easier to replaced the mirrors. Good luck on your install.

[@mikesanders4012]

I alone , broke a new time record for... taking 2.5 hours, however mine was missing one of the seven screws & a yellow puch tab. I improvised, all good.

[@satanas666reyna3]

Don’t understand why you took off the windows switch if you’re gonna disconnect the whole connector from the back duh

[@fondupot]

For the education of others.

[@mikesanders4012]

Did you actually do it a "different" way? I'm dubi'ous

[@jamesdonovan9575]

awesome video. I'm replacing mine soon. Only had power mirrors with heat (not power folding or turn signals) - but picked up new mirrors with turn signals. I've read a lot of places that the turn signal connections are already there - they just don't do anything if you don't have turn signals on your mirror. Can anyone confirm or refute this?

[@fondupot]

I cannot confirm nor refute. I have heard both the wires already being there, and people having to add their own wires. At any rate, glad the video helped! Like, subscribe, and share!

[@jamesdonovan9575]

Well - I just finished the job and I can confirm (at least on my 2014 Sierra 2500HD) that the turn signal wires are there and they're working as advertised. The first mirror took about 30 minutes, the second about 15. It's really pretty simple. Don't pay someone to do this if you have even a sprinkle of DIY know-how. Fondupot - Thank you for the video!!!

[@fondupot]

James, glad you got it done! That's awesome that the wires are already there. Glad the video helped. Please like, subscribe and share!!

[@Steve-hr9jr]

@@jamesdonovan9575 where did you get the new switch and did you need the bezel for that too? where did you get those?

[@gaverick73]

Excellent video, but a warning. That little plate until the control panel is the biggest PITA to get off. Overall took me less than 30 minutes, 20 to get that @#$%@#! plate off without breaking it. Dealership wanted $275 for the mirror and betcha would have charged another $250 to install. Got mirror for $106 online.

[@fondupot]

Yea it’s a pain.

[@koldark]

Holy crap, I was imaging that putting towing mirrors on would take me about an hour... I guess I'll budget for two hours.

[@fondupot]

I think you can get it done in an hour. It's not that bad.

[@koldark]

@@fondupot I'm slow

[@edwardwalker4814]

Wow they made this way more of a time consuming pain in the *** then it needed to be

[@fondupot]

Yea. Surely.

[@eddiemorph63]

You dont have to remove entire panel if u just unclip the corner where the mirrors is u can get everything from there

[@fondupot]

Eddie Morph not that easy. Part of that panel by the mirror goes down behind the door panel.

[@eddiemorph63]

@@fondupot i just installed tow mirrors on it today bud did not have to remove entire panel just uncliped the corner removed mirror triangle inside cover then reached in and disconected the cable.