Picture Perfect: The 10 Available Camera Views on the Chevy Colorado

One of the biggest modern vehicle technologies drivers look for is cameras. The addition of cameras greatly improves overall visibility, letting you see behind, to the side, and even underneath a car or truck to greatly improve awareness and safety. It’s no surprise that the vehicle camera market size is expected to grow over 10% annually in the coming years.

People looking at the Chevy Colorado for sale in Castroville, and any other vehicle for that matter, regularly ask us about the camera options. From avoiding collisions in heavy downtown traffic to navigating off-road obstacles, good truck cameras are a huge boost to Southern Texas drivers. We’re happy to report the current-gen Colorado has ten available camera views, which work together to provide a safer, more convenient experience.

What are those camera views, and how do they work? We’re here to answer that question, along with how to get the camera views you want and need.

Breaking Down the Chevy Colorado Camera Views

The available camera views can be divided into three main categories. Driving Views, Parking Views, and Towing Views. That said, there is overlap in a few cases. Let’s go over each camera view, how they work, and when you might use them in and around Castroville.

Driving Views

As the name suggests, these cameras are primarily for when your Colorado is moving at normal driving speed. From Route 90 to your favorite adventure park, these three cameras help you get there.

Front Camera View

On vehicles with higher frames and suspensions like a pickup, there can be a larger blind spot in front of the nose. Activating the Front Camera View lets you see the area directly ahead of the bumper and grille. This reduces the chances of accidentally running into another vehicle in stop-and-go traffic, or stopping way short when you didn’t need to. This camera view also includes guidelines for use when parking or turning around.

Front Underbody View

Have you ever felt the sickening thud or crunch when you weren’t clear of an obstacle after all? Thanks to Front Underbody View, you’ll never have to worry about it again. This camera is attached to the frame and lets you see underneath the front half of the truck. Monitor terrain, wheel spin and placement, obstacles, and more, letting you maneuver accordingly. The Colorado is the only midsize truck that lets you get this popular off-road camera view factory-installed.

Rear Underbody View

This camera is the same as the Front Underbody View, only the camera points out the rear to see the underside of the back half. It’s very useful when you’re backing up or need to confirm your departure angle is sufficient when cresting a hill. Functionality is included to toggle back and forth between the two underbody cameras in real time. Like the front view, this camera is available only on the Chevy Colorado.

Parking Views

Now it’s time for the cameras that you primarily use during low-speed driving, such as getting into and out of parking spaces. When you’re dealing with crowded Castroville sheets and parking lots, or headed to the Alamo City, you’ll be thankful for the assistance these five parking cameras provide.

Rear Camera View

The is the OG of camera views and one of the most sought, with one Consumer Reports survey finding that 51% of drivers wanted a backup camera on their next vehicle. When you put the truck into reverse, Rear Camera View automatically turns on, showing you the area behind the bumper and tailgate. Optional guidelines help you back into a spot or towards a trailer hitch.

Front Side View

Castroville drivers know the pain of parking too close to another vehicle so they can’t get the doors open, or clipping a curb with the tires as they attempt a tight turn. Front Side View accounts for this by showing you where each front tire is when you’re parking. It’s an excellent off-road camera as well, helping you steer away from branches, tree stumps, and big rocks.

Rear Side View

On large vehicles, even if you have big side mirrors and turn your head, it can be hard to see along the sides. Rear Side View uses two cameras and a split screen to give you a full view down both sides of your Chevy Colorado—and a trailer if you have one. This view also works well for high-speed driving, eliminating blind spots so you can change lanes safely.

Front Top-Down View

Seeing in front and to the sides is great, but sometimes an overhead view is best. Front Top-Town View puts you above the nose of your Chevy Colorado, letting you simultaneously see ahead of the front bumper and alongside the tires. You can switch on guidelines if desired or leave them off.

HD Surround View

What if you want to see everything around your Chevy Colorado? Do just that with GM’s famous HD Surround Vision. This camera view/function combines the Front and Rear Camera View, Front and Rear Side View, and Front and Rear Top-Down View for a 360-degree bird’s eye feed—all in crisp high definition. It works when you’re in drive or reverse, and you can even set HD Surround Vision to activate automatically when the sensors detect nearby objects.

Towing Views

Finally, we come to a pair of cameras that are mainly for hooking a trailer to your Chevy Colorado. They let Castroville drivers haul safely, save time, and prevent damage.

Hitch View

Using a camera attached to the top of the tailgate and pointing straight down, Hitch View gives you a direct view of the receiver hitch and the immediate surrounding area. Instead of needing a spotter or constant guessing, you can align the receiver and tongue precisely on the first try. The Hitch Guidance system adds centered guidelines for even smoother hook-ups.

Rear Top-Down View

Go even farther above the receiver hitch with this overhead camera. The Rear Top-Town View lets you see roughly one lane along with the receiver, the front of the trailer, and the back half of the bed. It’s great for seeing whether you have clearance before venturing into tight areas.

Which Chevy Colorado Trim Levels Have Which Camera Views?

 Now that we’ve covered all ten camera views, the question becomes how Castroville drivers can get them. Here’s a breakdown of which cameras are standard or available for the different Chevy Colorado models.

• The Rear Camera View and Hitch View are standard on all trim levels.
• HD Surround Vision, the Front Camera View, the side cameras, and the top-down cameras are available as optional upgrades on trims higher than the base WT
• The underbody cameras are available on the Chevy Colorado Z71 and ZR2.

Get the 2025 Chevy Colorado Now at North Park Chevrolet

Whether you’re hauling an ATV, exploring off-road trails, or going to the grocery store, driving is better with advanced cameras. The Chevy Colorado lets you see anywhere above, around, or underneath your truck for maximum visibility. When you add the other impressive aspects of this truck, like its powerful engine and comprehensive infotainment system, the 2025 Chevy Colorado is made for Texas adventure enthusiasts.

Hop into a Chevy Colorado and see why it’s the leading midsize truck in North America. North Park Chevrolet is here to help Castroville drivers find a Colorado with the camera views and other features they want, and we can even demonstrate how to use them. If something goes wrong with a camera, our state-of-the-art service center will get it working again fast. 

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