Rear Camera Dashcam

[tmc]

Is it possible to record the front and rear camera with the builtin dash cam? I've done a little research and assume the answer is 'no', but thought I'd ask the smart crowd before giving up completely.

 

[dribs15]

Not for the PDR, but the surround vision camera/recorder does this plus it will record from both your side mirrors too.

 

[tmc]

Not for the PDR, but the surround vision camera/recorder does this plus it will record from both your side mirrors too.

While driving?

This currently unavailable on the 2025 and 2026 CT5BW, correct?

 

[dribs15]

Definitely while driving. I have mine set to always record and it actually caught a car hitting my wife's car (she was driving right in front of me) last Father's Day . I showed the video the police on site and downloaded the clips and sent them to insurance--> 100% other drivers fault. Wife is ok, but her 6 month old gv80 was totaled (got a brand new one). One of these days I'll get around to loading the video clips on here.

Is just not the best as a sole security camera. Has caught my kids trying to open the door without the key nearby (even titles the clip as 'theft', but missed someone keying my doors (thank goodness for ppf).

 

[tmc]

Definitely while driving. I have mine set to always record and it actually caught a car hitting my wife's car (she was driving right in front of me) last Father's Day . I showed the video the police on site and downloaded the clips and sent them to insurance--> 100% other drivers fault. Wife is ok, but her 6 month old gv80 was totaled (got a brand new one). One of these days I'll get around to loading the video clips on here.

Is just not the best as a sole security camera. Has caught my kids trying to open the door without the key nearby (even titles the clip as 'theft', but missed someone keying my doors (thank goodness for ppf).

I really want it exactly for the situation you describe above; proof of incidents on the road. But not everything can be seen through the front camera only. I've been rear ended before while I was stilling still at the traffic light and it would be nice to have proof that the kid was not watching the road

 

[sps4runner]

I have a '24 so I have it, but I have heard that the '25 & newer don't record the surround cameras.

 

[dribs15]

I have a '24 so I have it, but I have heard that the '25 & newer don't record the surround cameras.

Crap, I have a 22... But am looking to grab a 26 since it's last model year for this iteration

 

[tmc]

Crap, I have a 22... But am looking to grab a 26 since it's last model year for this iteration

The infotainment system and interface is so worth it. But we're a Google family, so having it built into the car fits very well.

 

[CB34]

I have a '24 so I have it, but I have heard that the '25 & newer don't record the surround cameras.

This is correct. "Surround Vision" was removed for 25 and 26.

GM was supposed to be developing a new subscription based software feature that would have made this footage accessible via Onstar but it was never pushed to our cars. (at least, not yet)

 

[tmc]

This is correct. "Surround Vision" was removed for 25 and 26.

GM was supposed to be developing a new subscription based software feature that would have made this footage accessible via Onstar but it was never pushed to our cars. (at least, not yet)

I might be old, but despite how much I would want this, there is likely NO feature I would be willing to pay a subscription for.

I thought car companies learned the lesson after BMW tried the subscription for heated seats...

*sigh*

 

[Zephyr5V]

I might be old, but despite how much I would want this, there is likely NO feature I would be willing to pay a subscription for.

I thought car companies learned the lesson after BMW tried the subscription for heated seats...

*sigh*

BMW didn't even learn....

BMW Commits to Subscriptions Even After Heated Seat Debacle

You may not have to pay a monthly fee to keep your butt warm, but BMW isn't backing down from subscription features.

www.thedrive.com

 

[rubberduck]

This is correct. "Surround Vision" was removed for 25 and 26.

GM was supposed to be developing a new subscription based software feature that would have made this footage accessible via Onstar but it was never pushed to our cars. (at least, not yet)

The worst part about it is that I assume it’s cloud based. I don’t want this stuff in the hands of any company. I have SVR and still installed aftermarket front and rear dashcams. It’s not a big deal.

 

[dribs15]

The worst part about it is that I assume it’s cloud based. I don’t want this stuff in the hands of any company. I have SVR and still installed aftermarket front and rear dashcams. It’s not a big deal.

... Especially because whatever your cameras are catching is likely straight out of the latest GTA release

 

[AdamUCF]

This is correct. "Surround Vision" was removed for 25 and 26.

GM was supposed to be developing a new subscription based software feature that would have made this footage accessible via Onstar but it was never pushed to our cars. (at least, not yet)

I think this was a rumor that didn't come to fruition. The revamped Android Automotive SVR is not cloud-based and does not require a subscription.