Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows six common exterior lighting related problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlight switch (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra

The Headlights problem

Daytime running lights failed to function during daylight hours. Consumer has examined elements for headlights and found no defect while dealership has not examined vehicle.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

Headlamp light switch works on and off, making it hard to drive at night. The lights would go out while the vehicle was in motion. The unit required that the turn signal had to be replaced.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The signal light had generated a lot of heat & melted the socket that the bulb was in. The bulb had blown out at the time. Taking vehicle to dealer to check & replace.   Read details...


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