Found one for $20 on eBay, probably won’t last but it’ll work for now.. I thought I had to change out the entire side mirror assembly until I found your video.. Thanks a bunch brother! Saved me $$$...
Thank you for doing this. I have to do this to my 2002 Chevy Silverado that has the drivers side mirror broken. I called a few repair places to hear them say that it couldn't be replaced without the whole housing. I found your video and can see they are full of crap, it is indeed out there and easy to do yourself so you are not taken advantage of by a repair shop. Thank you again.
A million times over- thank you!!!! I was able to remove the old broken mirror and now just waiting for Amazon to deliver my new one for less than $50.
Thanks Brian, great video presentation. I too saved hundreds by buying the glass for my 05 Avalanche on eBay for $14 and using your instructions to replace it. My glass cracked from behind when using power folding feature in sub-zero temps. There's no excuse for not knowing how to use a screwdriver. Saved $280. Thanks again and be well brother.
Helpful tutorial. I have a 2003 Silverado 2500HD. The mirror glass is heated, auto-dim with turn signal (3 electrical connections). I found a replacement glass at Discount Body Parts. Saved $250+ over GM OE. Fast shipping, high quality Kool Vue OE replacement. Went on in a snap (Pun intended). Thanks for posting this video.
Sorry to hear that you had a stroke. Thank you for the awesome video because all I was getting told is i will have to buy the whole mirror Assembly and I would have to get repainted.
Thanks so much for adding this video, Yours was the first one that I found because you took the time to make one on this subject. I have a 2004 Chevy Avalanche and broke the mirror part but not the housing so, this video on just replacing that part was awesome! I hope that you recover fully and I look forward to your next one, Thanks so much!
Thanks for posting this. It helped me to install a non-heated and non signaled version of this mirror glass only in a 1999 Chevy Silverado. I had no instructions and could not find any until your video popped up on You Tube! Again thanks for posting this !
If you think about it this is still a dj video. A car is a tool you use for your equipment. Nothing like rolling to a gig with busted mirrors. No way keep professional. Thanks for sharing Brian.
Just today I replace a shattered passenger side mirror on my low miles 2006 Caddy CTS Sport Luxury. The mirror and backing was under $20. I had already peeled off the glass and foam backing before the glass arrived. The mirror had separated by the blow it took. I had decided to use my truth all around tool, my heat gun. A little scraping and a lot of GooGone. I did see where I was supposed to alloy the glass right over the broken mirror. That would look awful, though. My method looks factory. I did enjoy you video because it made me feel seriously clever!
Thank you!! I have a similar issue with my mirror and looking to replace it… these labor costs are outrageous for a simple install, which is $220 on and $85 part😣🤦🏾♀️😒 watching your video has made me feel confident that I can do this myself😊
A really useful video, thanks for posting. I'm in the UK, I have a German built Opel Vectra which, like your Chevy, is a GM car. The mirror fittings are very similar. No double sided sticky pads, just a series of clips arranged in a circle and two electrical connections. I'm replacing the glass on the drivers door mirror tomorrow, it was good to watch you doing this so I could see how the clipping-in works. No gasket came with my glass, which cost me only £9 including postage off eBay.
I really thank this Man for doing this video and I hope he doesn't mind my input to help. The car manufacturer did not care they were very ready to throw me as the customer under the bus after I spent $50thousand to buy the car and make all kinds of drama to just give the person the part number strong arming a sale a a ridiculous amount of money on this item. For even the sake of recycling that this world is in need of please give us the part numbers while good used parts that can help.
Great Video! I've been looking for some guidance to replace my side mirror glass and most of what I got shows you how to remove the entire housing or scrape the shards off and paste a glass without a backing plate. All I want to do is to remove the broken glass on its backing plate and pop in the replacement one. That's exactly what you did. Now that I know that prying it with a screw driver wont break it...I'm gonna go ahead with confidence. Thanks Brian!
If your vehicle is a bit older or you're having trouble locating replacement glass, go to a local glass or mirror shop, and they will make a template and cut a new piece of glass from scratch. Did this for our 96 Suburban and the shop only charged $20, now the mirrors good as new.
Thanks, Brian. Great video. Nice and easy instructions. The little tabs that came with my mirror for the heating element were a bit too wide so I ground them down a bit with my grinder. Whole job took 10 minutes. Thanks again.
Thanks for the video. I saw a different one saying to peal off the back part of the housing, which could end up messing up the housing....so I like your way much better! Found aftermarket replacement for $18, so I will order the part and use your magic ! Thanks so much!
Thank you for the video. I just came home from the store where they stole my side mirror glass from my suburban. Glad to see it can be replaced fairly easy. Thanks again for the video tutorial.
Excellent. Video I put mines on by watxhing your video and one thing i will like to sharr is that i got my heated mirror with the signal sign on ebay for $25.00 it was on sale from the regular price of $34.99. Gos Bless and Thanks again.
Damn. I was stressing about this. My 2500 HD got water behind the film somehow. Don't wanna go into winter that way. Pretty sure you saved me. Thanks brother! Pretty sure I can handle it now! God bless.
'Thanks, you just saved me a lot of time and frustration. I just backed my 05 Yukon's mirror into a concrete decorative awning and cracked the damn fancy mirror with signal and heat and xray vision built in. I bought the replacement part on ebay for $168 Kool Vue CV49GL-S. I appreciate the effort and quality video!!! Thanks again. WT
Thanks million! Like you, I had a stroke three years ago and replaced it with one hand. We're to damn young to have any strokes other than a bad game of golf!
thanks for the tutorial Brian, added some LED blinkers to my '01 sierra, tricky part was to remove the glass without breaking :) used a long flat head and popped about 6-7 tabs and then it just came right out.
I ordered a used mirror on Ebay then watched this video on how to remove the mirror. I wish I would have watched this video first because I could have just swapped my mirror with the truck down the street if I knew it were so easy to remove. Just joking. Lol. Helpful video. I had my "new" mirror on about 5 minutes after the postman dropped it off. Thx.
thank you I just broke the side view mirror this morning...totally shattered backing out of my garage...part ordered...I'll install it myself or my boyfriend will...thx!!!
Thank you I was trying to figure this mirror thing out .for a year I didn’t know you can only replace the glass mirror thanks.you did it with one one hand and holding the camera you are the man thanks for this great video 💪🏻👍
Job done! As briansredd says, it is so easy. It took me a few minutes. With some GM cars, such as my Vectra, there is a little metal clip which you need to prise out of the old mirror and pop it into the new one.
Been doing this longer than most of you have been alive. Got videos of me hooking up 3 decks at once, looping, etc with turntables & vinyl. Can be done
Nice, my passenger side window is corroded and need replacement before compliance inspection. I was wondering on how to take out the glass, now I am gonna try the same. I am going to use a plastic mirror so I may cut it myself to fit. Self done is well done!
No problem with my mirror but I think my seat heater may be connect some how & moisture is affecting my switch. I too have use of one arm & was trying to figure how to remove just the mirror glass to check the connections. Bingo I found your video. Thanks s much !!!, Brian
Very good video! Would I be able to do this by just taking the rest of my glass off and just replacing the mirror glass itself with some adhesive? Thanks!
Thank You. I got the part on Ebay (no instructions) and now I'm all set with 02 Tahoe. My son has an 02 Avalanche and his driver's side mirror bleached out on him too. Wonder what causes this? Oh well, great help video, thanx
Factory had auto dimm....did the one you installed have that...looks like 120 for auto dimm and turn and heat options. Just curious..i have that mirror on 04 chevy..auto dimm is a must I did see that glass online for around $20 a has no auto dim I also seen them used 2nd hand for around 90. Thank you for the video very helpful. As the heater on my one mirror docked working in was contemplating replacing it. But I had a $120 for the piece of glass they heat option does not bugged me that much
Good video and right to the point. Thumbs upped. BTW I understand that the original has Sensor for Dim. Your replacement doesn't appear to have that. Did that bothered you in any way at nights? Did the heater worked fine to defog in winter?
Quick, easy, straight to the point. The best kind of videos, thank you.
LOL, OK.. I SEE THESE COMMENTS ALL THE TIME. WE GET IT, ITS A A GOOD VIDEO. GEEZ
Found one for $20 on eBay, probably won’t last but it’ll work for now.. I thought I had to change out the entire side mirror assembly until I found your video.. Thanks a bunch brother! Saved me $$$...
Thank you for doing this. I have to do this to my 2002 Chevy Silverado that has the drivers side mirror broken. I called a few repair places to hear them say that it couldn't be replaced without the whole housing. I found your video and can see they are full of crap, it is indeed out there and easy to do yourself so you are not taken advantage of by a repair shop. Thank you again.
A million times over- thank you!!!! I was able to remove the old broken mirror and now just waiting for Amazon to deliver my new one for less than $50.
Quick, direct, informative. Good tip on the foam gasket. Thanks for making the video and not letting life slow you down! Well done.
Thanks Brian, great video presentation. I too saved hundreds by buying the glass for my 05 Avalanche on eBay for $14 and using your instructions to replace it. My glass cracked from behind when using power folding feature in sub-zero temps. There's no excuse for not knowing how to use a screwdriver. Saved $280. Thanks again and be well brother.
a lot of the stuff on these vehicles is just pry off/pop on... it's always good to confirm which bits there are though. good to know!
OH thank your for posting this. I just broke the mirror on my tahoe and the dealer told me $500 just for the part. Thank you so much for this!!
I need one for a 2005 Z71 Chevy Suburban driver side, Great Content, subscribed for 3 years now, WILL practice and enjoy 😉
Helpful tutorial. I have a 2003 Silverado 2500HD. The mirror glass is heated, auto-dim with turn signal (3 electrical connections). I found a replacement glass at Discount Body Parts. Saved $250+ over GM OE. Fast shipping, high quality Kool Vue OE replacement. Went on in a snap (Pun intended). Thanks for posting this video.
Where did you find your replacement glass at? thanks
Robert Lopez As my reply states, Discount Body Parts. Part #: CV49GL-S.
Thank you!
Sorry to hear that you had a stroke. Thank you for the awesome video because all I was getting told is i will have to buy the whole mirror Assembly and I would have to get repainted.
I'm amazed it popped off and on that easy. Got a new mirror on EBay for $13.80 heated but luckily I don't have the turn signal option.
Thanks, saved me time. I bought my mirror on Ebay (used) for $125 and used your video to install it.
Thanks so much for adding this video, Yours was the first one that I found because you took the time to make one on this subject. I have a 2004 Chevy Avalanche and broke the mirror part but not the housing so, this video on just replacing that part was awesome! I hope that you recover fully and I look forward to your next one, Thanks so much!
Hey bro, thanks for posting this. Keep on trucking bro, hope you are recovering as best you can.
This worked perfectly on my 2003 Tahoe. I bought a replacement glass on line` for less than $20.00.
Thanks for posting this. It helped me to install a non-heated and non signaled version of this mirror glass only in a 1999 Chevy Silverado. I had no instructions and could not find any until your video popped up on You Tube!
Again thanks for posting this !
If you think about it this is still a dj video. A car is a tool you use for your equipment. Nothing like rolling to a gig with busted mirrors. No way keep professional. Thanks for sharing Brian.
Just today I replace a shattered passenger side mirror on my low miles 2006 Caddy CTS Sport Luxury. The mirror and backing was under $20. I had already peeled off the glass and foam backing before the glass arrived. The mirror had separated by the blow it took. I had decided to use my truth all around tool, my heat gun. A little scraping and a lot of GooGone. I did see where I was supposed to alloy the glass right over the broken mirror. That would look awful, though. My method looks factory.
I did enjoy you video because it made me feel seriously clever!
Thank you!! I have a similar issue with my mirror and looking to replace it… these labor costs are outrageous for a simple install, which is $220 on and $85 part😣🤦🏾♀️😒 watching your video has made me feel confident that I can do this myself😊
A really useful video, thanks for posting. I'm in the UK, I have a German built Opel Vectra which, like your Chevy, is a GM car. The mirror fittings are very similar. No double sided sticky pads, just a series of clips arranged in a circle and two electrical connections. I'm replacing the glass on the drivers door mirror tomorrow, it was good to watch you doing this so I could see how the clipping-in works. No gasket came with my glass, which cost me only £9 including postage off eBay.
Hey, thank you so so much. Hope you're better in health, God Bless you!
Dan- Thanks for making this video. I saved a ton of money doing this myself, and your video made it really simple! -Rick
I really thank this Man for doing this video and I hope he doesn't mind my input to help. The car manufacturer did not care they were very ready to throw me as the customer under the bus after I spent $50thousand to buy the car and make all kinds of drama to just give the person the part number strong arming a sale a a ridiculous amount of money on this item. For even the sake of recycling that this world is in need of please give us the part numbers while good used parts that can help.
Thanks. You got a good deal; the cheapest we found was $115.
Thanks man! I got a Hyundai sonata hybrid and I didn't know to remove the mirror until after I watched your video.
Great Video! I've been looking for some guidance to replace my side mirror glass and most of what I got shows you how to remove the entire housing or scrape the shards off and paste a glass without a backing plate.
All I want to do is to remove the broken glass on its backing plate and pop in the replacement one. That's exactly what you did.
Now that I know that prying it with a screw driver wont break it...I'm gonna go ahead with confidence.
Thanks Brian!
I never ever done this before, It took me 30 secs longer than the video showed me!!! Super!! Thx
Thanks very much, this was very helpful for my 2003 Escalade. Got a new glass and frame on eBay for $27, saved a bundle.
kthoennes I have an 03 Escalade as well and wondering if procedure is the same as the video. Any hints welcome. Thanks
If your vehicle is a bit older or you're having trouble locating replacement glass, go to a local glass or mirror shop, and they will make a template and cut a new piece of glass from scratch. Did this for our 96 Suburban and the shop only charged $20, now the mirrors good as new.
Thank you, my mirror for a 2003 Chevy Silverado Truck has turned a hazy yellow color, now I know I can just replace it!
Thanks, Brian. Great video. Nice and easy instructions. The little tabs that came with my mirror for the heating element were a bit too wide so I ground them down a bit with my grinder. Whole job took 10 minutes. Thanks again.
Thanx now I know how someone stole my mirror in NYC, and know how to put a new one on!
Thanks for the video. I saw a different one saying to peal off the back part of the housing, which could end up messing up the housing....so I like your way much better! Found aftermarket replacement for $18, so I will order the part and use your magic ! Thanks so much!
Worked like a charm. 2 years later. Thanks.
I just wanted to say thanks for the information u saved me hundreds of dollars. keep up the work of helping people, THANKS a Friend in Georgia USA.
Thanks, great video. Sorry to hear about your stroke.
Thank you so much! Watched your video and then went and replaced the passenger mirror on my 08 Suburban. No problems.
Kudos man.....you deserve a lot of credit for your efforts. Stay well and good luck.
Thank you for the video. I just came home from the store where they stole my side mirror glass from my suburban. Glad to see it can be replaced fairly easy. Thanks again for the video tutorial.
Same thing happened to me. One thing I forgot to do is etch "F@&k you" in the back of the new mirror in case it happens again.
Thank for giving me the confidence to do it myself. Ordered mirror from Amazon and will install the first warm day.
I was wondering if I could just pop it off, thanks man, saved me a lot of time
Man your the man doing it with one hand!!!! Thanks for the tutorial!
Excellent. Video I put mines on by watxhing your video and one thing i will like to sharr is that i got my heated mirror with the signal sign on ebay for $25.00 it was on sale from the regular price of $34.99. Gos Bless and Thanks again.
Damn. I was stressing about this. My 2500 HD got water behind the film somehow. Don't wanna go into winter that way. Pretty sure you saved me. Thanks brother! Pretty sure I can handle it now! God bless.
Thanks - that was easy - got mine for $72.00 on Amazon (heated and turn) for my 2006 Chevy Avalanche - thumbs up
'Thanks, you just saved me a lot of time and frustration. I just backed my 05 Yukon's mirror into a concrete decorative awning and cracked the damn fancy mirror with signal and heat and xray vision built in. I bought the replacement part on ebay for $168 Kool Vue CV49GL-S. I appreciate the effort and quality video!!! Thanks again. WT
Thanks million! Like you, I had a stroke three years ago and replaced it with one hand. We're to damn young to have any strokes other than a bad game of golf!
You're awesome I was looking for specs to this this morning.. Yes, I am a mechanic but I read instruction before doing anything. Thank you
Great video. so sorry about your stroke.
Master DJ & Master mechanic , Wow, another very helpful video Brian ......Thank you
Thanks save me money and time your the man.
thanks for the tutorial Brian, added some LED blinkers to my '01 sierra, tricky part was to remove the glass without breaking :)
used a long flat head and popped about 6-7 tabs and then it just came right out.
Thanks for this! I got a replacement glass for $14 on eBay for my Tahoe.
I ordered a used mirror on Ebay then watched this video on how to remove the mirror. I wish I would have watched this video first because I could have just swapped my mirror with the truck down the street if I knew it were so easy to remove. Just joking. Lol. Helpful video. I had my "new" mirror on about 5 minutes after the postman dropped it off. Thx.
big help made it seem very simple,,,,,,,,,
thank you I just broke the side view mirror this morning...totally shattered backing out of my garage...part ordered...I'll install it myself or my boyfriend will...thx!!!
Thanks Brian. Pretty much how I thought it would go, but it's awesome to see the repair done first.
Adding sequential turn signals to my 2012 Chevy Equinox. Same procedure to get the glass off. Thanks for the video!
thanks,this video saved me some major bucks
About to do the same on our 01 YUKON. Same mirror without the blinker. Thanks so much for the video. Great job!
Great tutorial! Couldn't find out how to replace this anywhere on the net. Thanks
Thank you I was trying to figure this mirror thing out .for a year I didn’t know you can only replace the glass mirror thanks.you did it with one one hand and holding the camera you are the man thanks for this great video 💪🏻👍
Thanks for making this video, you help guys like me who are not mechanical at all.
Thanks! Took me 5 minutes
Job done! As briansredd says, it is so easy. It took me a few minutes. With some GM cars, such as my Vectra, there is a little metal clip which you need to prise out of the old mirror and pop it into the new one.
Excellent video. I got an Avanlanche and it's on the passenger side but this is exactly what I needed.
Thanks so much! It's always so nice to have this as a great resource....
You da Man Behind The Man. 💪
Excellent video!! God bless you as well!
Thanks! I never would have figured it out! Going to order mine on line now...
thanks for sharing! have been looking for instructions on how to replace a broken side mirror!
Been doing this longer than most of you have been alive. Got videos of me hooking up 3 decks at once, looping, etc with turntables & vinyl. Can be done
Brilliant! So clearly explained and shown...AND with one hand. Thanks..
Nice, my passenger side window is corroded and need replacement before compliance inspection. I was wondering on how to take out the glass, now I am gonna try the same. I am going to use a plastic mirror so I may cut it myself to fit. Self done is well done!
Great illustration
Thanks for the video i was about to buy the whole mirror because the mirror has a haze which makes it useless.
Thanks my friend God Bless You
Thank you! I just fixed my own escalade mirror for 20 bucks
No problem with my mirror but I think my seat heater may be connect some how & moisture is affecting my switch. I too have use of one arm & was trying to figure how to remove just the mirror glass to check the connections. Bingo I found your video. Thanks s much !!!, Brian
God bless you will be praying for you and you’re family 🙏🏽
Thanks for sharing this video, made my life very easy! 15 minutes and it was done
Thanks for the video! We have a 2004 suburban that I cracked the drivers side mirror on. Where did you get the mirror from?
Thanks very much. You have a wonderful attitude that inspires.
Ah, just the video I needed, thanks. Like many other people on here, where did you purchase your mirror ??
Works like a charm!!
Very good video! Would I be able to do this by just taking the rest of my glass off and just replacing the mirror glass itself with some adhesive? Thanks!
Nice!! Just bought a 03 Yukon with a broken mirror w/ turn signal. Where did you find the mirror?
Thanks for the video man, sorry to hear about the stroke.
Very helpful and that was just the info I was looking for. Thanks much
Thank You. I got the part on Ebay (no instructions) and now I'm all set with 02 Tahoe.
My son has an 02 Avalanche and his driver's side mirror bleached out on him too. Wonder what causes this? Oh well, great help video, thanx
Thanks for this video. I was wondering where you purchased your new glass?
SWEET! Thanks so much. Off to the Junkyard for a "new" one!!!
Factory had auto dimm....did the one you installed have that...looks like 120 for auto dimm and turn and heat options. Just curious..i have that mirror on 04 chevy..auto dimm is a must I did see that glass online for around $20 a has no auto dim I also seen them used 2nd hand for around 90. Thank you for the video very helpful. As the heater on my one mirror docked working in was contemplating replacing it. But I had a $120 for the piece of glass they heat option does not bugged me that much
thanks for taking the time to post this - it helped.
Good video and right to the point.
Thumbs upped.
BTW I understand that the original has Sensor for Dim. Your replacement doesn't appear to have that. Did that bothered you in any way at nights?
Did the heater worked fine to defog in winter?
I had a left side stroke, so I will try with my right hand, great information
Took 20minutes with help from my son. Pretty easy, took two hands from my son to disconnect the plug. Easy brezzy
Very good instructions.
Thanks my friend, this video is exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks brother.. I was asking were did you buy that mirror. And you think it will be the same in a silverado 2000
Nice job on the video, i was wondering how that glass comes off. Now i can start on my new project