yact: Chevy/GMC trucks w/ bad lights

[alm4rr]

I'd say 1 of every 7 new/ like new late model Chevy or GMC trucks/suvs seem to have 1 of their front parking/daytime running lights out

Anyone else see this often? or is it just some outlier they are all in my commute?

 

[MikeMike]

nope dont see that

 

[amdskip]

I have noticed this also. Since they are not required on vehicles, people won't spend the time or money to fix them.

 

[GeekDrew]

.... nope, I haven't noticed many dead lights on new GMs....

 

[EyeMWing]

Beause 1-in-7 GMC/Chevy drivers disable them

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Beause 1-in-7 GMC/Chevy drivers disable them

they disable one of them?

 

[vi edit]

I've noticed that for a couple years now.

 

[jcovercash]

A guy my dad works with has that problem with his chevy truck. He replaces the bulb and VERY shortly after replacing it, it will burn out again. he just got tired of replacing them and leaves that one burnt out.

 

[alm4rr]

is it a matter of how it is wired (too much juice to one light before wired off to the next?)

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: alm4rr
is it a matter of how it is wired (too much juice to one light before wired off to the next?)

Probably.

 

[Analog]

vibration kills poorly designed lights.

 

[iamwiz82]

Saturn Ions have this issue too. There is a recall out on it, IIRC.

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Saturn Ions have this issue too. There is a recall out on it, IIRC.

correct:

General Motors says it will recall nearly 200,000 Saturn Ions to fix front lights and turn signals.

The company said the Ion's daytime running lights and the front turn signals could fail due to a loss of contact between the light bulb and the socket.

The recall includes 178,798 Ions in the United States and 18,513 in Canada for a total of 197,311. GM said it was aware of one non-injury accident that may have been related to the faulty lights.

GM will notify Saturn owners to bring their cars to a dealership to replace the bulbs in the daytime running lights and the turn signals. Dealers will also inspect and install a jumper kit for the lights if one is not present.

The recall is not expected to begin until Dec. 17, when parts will be available.