Exterior Mirrors for GMC Savana 3500
On a larger truck or van such as the GMC Savana 3500 model, having exterior mirrors that you can rely on for the largest viewing area to the side and rear of your vehicle is a necessity for your safety and the safety of the other drivers on the road. Replacing the exterior mirrors on your GMC Savana can improve your safety due to additional upgrades and features. Understanding what types of exterior mirrors for GMC Savana 3500 are available and what their features and functions are will help you make the right purchase for your needs.
What types of features do power mirrors have?As opposed to manual side view exterior mirrors, which are adjustable by moving them with your hand to get the right view, power mirrors offer a wealth of options and features. Some features available on power side mirrors for your GMC include:
- Defrost capability or defogging capability are available for GMC truck mirrors. In cold conditions when condensation on the mirror glass could obscure your view, the mirrors heating unit will defrost or defog the glass.
- Memory settings, where the mirror position setting can be saved for different drivers and changed drivers by simply pushing the correct button.
- Dimming, which offers the driver protection from high beams or other headlights when driving at night. The glass of the mirror dims and thus reduces the reflection of other drivers headlights in the mirror.
- Lights, such as turn signal lights that work in conjunction with the rear turn signals on your vehicle. Puddle lighting is also available which casts a low level of light downward toward the ground when the driver or passenger door is opened, creating a safely lit area for the driver or passenger to step out of the vehicle.
- Power folding, for folding the mirror in toward the side of the car, truck, or van to navigate narrow spaces such as pulling into a garage bay. This is operated by a button inside the vehicle. It should be noted that many manual mirrors on larger trucks or vans such as GMC Savana box trucks can be folded in toward the side of the truck.
The most common type of glass is convex. Convex glass curves outward. Convex glass creates a larger viewing area for the driver and is generally labeled with the phrase, "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." Flat or plain glass is also used sometimes for exterior mirrors. These create a realistic reflection but do not offer any widening of the visual field. Additionally, glass for your GMC mirror may also be tinted to combat sun glare or dimmable to combat headlight glare at night.