Best Truck Towing Mirrors of 2026: Which Ones Don’t SUCK?

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Do your truck towing mirrors suck? When shopping for a new 2026 truck, good towing mirrors should be at the top of your list then. I did the hard work for you and created a detailed ranking of the best factory and aftermarket towing mirrors on the market. Towing Mirrors: Why They Matter The first thing instructors teach in driver’s ed is how to properly adjust your mirrors to clearly see around your vehicle. Adding a 30-foot tandem axle camper behind you requires even more visibility. As more consumers demand some sort of towing capabilities, automakers have responded with more […] (read full article...)
 
I just purchased a 2026 Silverado 1500 off the lot, which had standard mirrors. The dealer assured me they would install towing mirrors once I purchased the vehicle, but now 3 months later, they are still unable to get them from GM. I've contacted corporate and they say that accessory is not available for my vehicle, even though instructions on how to operate these mirrors are in the owner's manual. Why would a truck company build a truck with a hitch and brake controls, but not provide the mirrors necessary to actually tow a trailer?? Was the truck in your survey a 2026? If not, do you know the last year these mirrors were available for the Sliverado 1500?
 
Bill84 said:
I just purchased a 2026 Silverado 1500 off the lot, which had standard mirrors. The dealer assured me they would install towing mirrors once I purchased the vehicle, but now 3 months later, they are still unable to get them from GM. I've contacted corporate and they say that accessory is not available for my vehicle, even though instructions on how to operate these mirrors are in the owner's manual. Why would a truck company build a truck with a hitch and brake controls, but not provide the mirrors necessary to actually tow a trailer?? Was the truck in your survey a 2026? If not, do you know the last year these mirrors were available for the Sliverado 1500?
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That was a 2026 model. I pulled up the build and price tool on Chevrolet.com and found the towing mirrors listed as an option. You may try to put in your exact model and trim level to see if it pops up as an option.

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A lot of times it's the wirings and controls, not the fitment. If the truck wasn't setup for the heated power adjustable it doesn't matter if the part would bolt on. I've heard this when trying to go from a lower trim to the mirrors that come on a higher trim.
 
The large mirrors are great if you are towing wide boxy trailers. But Ram must have gotten a lot of complaints because they have separated their Dumbo-ear towing mirrors from the towing package. Now, you can get the towing package with brake controller, rear-steering, and trailer TPMS without the big mirrors. They can be had separately but are required for the auto-hitch system. I'd prefer that as the first time I drove a new one, those mirrors blocked too much view to the left and I don't need them when towing my 7' wide trailer.
 
I looked at installing factory tow mirrors on my 2022 tundra since I bought it used and it was impossible to find one with the tow mirrors. It was $6000. $3000 for the mirrors and wiring, another $3000 for the labour since you need to install a bunch of new switches and electronics in the truck while reprogramming everything.

Needless to say, I’m still rocking the non towing mirrors.
 
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