In this installment of Saving Silverado, we have a super easy upgrade that most anyone can perform without the need for any special tools. We’re upgrading the stock power side mirrors to those with built-in turn signals.

As we eventually realized, the passenger mirror on this Silverado suffered from a broken motor assembly and would basically just flop around in the housing. We could set it but every time we closed the door it would move.

With exterior parts like plastic mirrors, oftentimes you’ll find they have a weathered look to them, especially if the vehicle has high mileage. That said, if you replace one, it may look out of place on the vehicle given you still have a weathered one on the vehicle. You can restore them to some extent, but they are rarely quite the same in the end.

That said, we decided to pick up some new mirrors, but these would be the upgraded models that have the integrated turn signals in them. The mirrors (part numbers KSC-62133G and KSC-62134G) are OE replacements from Summit Racing Equipment. They are made by K-Source, retail for under 100 bucks apiece, and rather than having a solid ABS exterior surface, they feature a smooth front panel that can be color matched to your vehicle for a little extra detail.

Installing the mirrors couldn’t be any easier really.

a pair of chevy Silverado side mirrors on a shop floor

These OE replacement mirrors are available through summitracing.com and are made by K Source. They come fully assembled with factory–style harnesses and new hardware to secure them to the door.

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Author: Steve Baur

Steve Baur is the founder and principal of Driven Media Works, a Florida-based creative-services firm serving the automotive aftermarket. After attending the University of South Florida for journalism, Steve signed on with Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine, where he served as associate editor and, later, technical editor during his nine-year tenure. In 2010, he was promoted to the editorship of Modified Mustangs & Fords, a publication he helmed for four years before launching Driven Media Works in 2014. A lover of all things automotive, Steve has contributed to a wide range of motoring publications, including Car Craft, Truckin', Modified, Super Chevy, Race Pages, GM High Tech Performance, Fastest Street Car, and High Performance Pontiac.