2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD: Headlights went out
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Sierra 2500HD report: headlights went out. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 52,800 miles.
NHTSA has 57 owner complaints for the 2015 Sierra 2500HD in this area. 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…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
LED DRLs are often integrated into the headlamp assembly, which may require bumper removal. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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