2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD: Exterior Lighting complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 57 owner complaints for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD that list the exterior lighting component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11445825 (filed 01/01/2022): “Headlights were about as bright as a candle while using high beams changed the bulbs and used a head light restoration kit and within a week headlight lenses were hazed over again high beams are no brighter than low beams…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11164817 (filed 01/07/2019): “The headlights are completely inadequate. if you are taking a turn at night, the lights continue to stay straight with the direction of the vehicle instead of following the vehicle so that you end up taking a turn blindly and cannot see the curb or edge of the road. it is a totally unsafe situation.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11164116 (filed 12/30/2018): “The projector headlights that are installed in this vehicle from the factory do not provide adequate visibility at night. i am unable to see more that 15 feet in front of this vehicle from a safety perspective. i have returned the vehicle to the dealer multiple times for repair. they changed the …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
LED DRLs are often integrated into the headlamp assembly, which may require bumper removal. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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