Headlights Problems of GMC Sierra - part 2

2014 GMC Sierra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlight problems. The consumer stated when he made turns, there was not sufficient lighting. The dealer stated the head lights were four inches too high, so they adjusted them. Upon driving at night, he found the lighting to the side had slightly improved, but the light was sharply cut off about 45 feet in front of the truck on when the low beams were on, which made it unsafe to drive over 35 mph. The high beams gave good lighting at distances, but brought flashed from oncoming traffic. The second head light adjustment extended the lighting out about 20 inches further, but less lighting to the sides for turning. The head lights were adjusted again and the technician stated the lights were at the level from the factory. The consumer stated the head lights were not adequate in his opinion.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the headlights were dim causing the contact to be unable to view the road properly. The contact was concerned for their safety. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 12,500. Djr.

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The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights were very dim and impaired the vision to see the road. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

The headlights are very poor. I have owned many cars and the lack of night vision with the 2014 Sierra is the worst of any car I have ever driven. I used to work on my family farm back in the 1980s and our old tractors and combines had better night visibility than my brand new Sierra. GMC, you must fix this now! I guarantee you will have a major lawsuit on your hands if you don't. This is such a simple thing to get right, do the right thing and recall all these vehicles and install proper headlights.

Headlights on high beam were aimed to high & pointed up into the trees. Low beams seemed ok. I finally took to a local dealer for some recalls and talked to them about complaints and they adjusted saying the lights were aimed to high. Drove vehicle yesterday and the low beams now have so little projection forward that I'm afraid at night, if anything came in front of me, I'd hit it before being able to stop. Will be taking it back to have lights adjusted up again and live with it until GMC does something. Reason it has taken so long to file complaint is I do not drive much at nights and did not think of filing complaint until I found this website and reading other owners having the same problem.

Wanted to update info on this complaint. I have been in contact w/dealer and they have agreed to replace both headlights, even though they consider this to be abnormal, with the agreement that if it happens on new headlights they will consider it normal and do nothing more! I feel this is a safety issue as it obscures the light and also that they are trying to bully me into an agreement I don't agree with. My vehicle has a bumper to bumper warranty and they are trying to exclude this issue in the future if I agree to have the headlights replaced now. I have contacted GMC regarding this and have yet to hear back from them.

Headlights appeared to be leaking, condensation and water droplets. Took to dealer for oil change and advised them of the headlight issue. Was told they were not leaking that the design of headlights caused this, bulbs burn so hot they have a vent for cooling. Because of the air flow through vent it brings in condensation & water droplets can form which can take 2 to 6 hours to clear! was told that they w/only replace headlight assembly, which costs $900, if its over 50% of the lens. I was told one headlight was over 50% and had water droplets, as well as a halo effect around the bulb that he had never seen before. However, dealer did nothing at the time as the lens was clearing up. I asked about the condensation obscuring the light output and therefore my vision and was told it would not affect it. After reading the other complaints regarding the headlights I feel this may be part of the problem. If the lens is covered inside w/condensation & water droplets, it does affect the light output. I live in the pacific NW where it rains 9 months out of the year and therefore we have moisture in the air all the time! I am now documenting the condensation w/pictures of the headlights every time I drive it.

The headlights on this truck are unsafe. They do not put out enough light on dark nights and especially on nights were there is rain. They do not reach beyond the edge of the road way past the fog lines,. Or extend that far up the road in front of the truck.

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights were dim and caused poor visibility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Tl- the contact owns 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 denali (na). The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlight failed to provide enough lighting causing the contact¿s visibility to be diminished. As a result, the contact was only able to drive the vehicle with high beams on at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the head lamps were up to factory specification. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 290. Pam.

Headlights are insufficient. Driving at night away from the city is dangerous. Brighter and wider light patterns are needed.

It was the first time I drove this new GMC at night and I couldnt see anything almost hit a huge moose cause I didn't see it. The headlights are aweful and its terrifying to drive at night. Went to dealer and told them about the headlights they said they had numerous complaints but gm has no fix. These headlights are going to cause multiple accidents simply driving 45 mph feels like you can out run the headlights in high beam.

The headlights are so good, they helped to save the life of several deer which I could clearly see up ahead, just above the crest of the road. The deer started to dash across the road, which was not lit, and I could clearly see them and properly steered clear of the deer. The headlights on this truck are the best I have ever had !! I find the 2014 GMC Sierra as the most well equiped vehicle I have ever driven. My complaint is not really about the lights or how well I could see the deer on the side of the road, it's about the need for other brands of vehicles that are not equiped with these type of headlights. I believe this type of headlight system should be mandatory on all vehicles of all makes. GMC has done the world a favor. Now it is up to the rest to catch up and use this technology!.

Headlights on this vehicle are terrible. Very poor illumination for night driving. There should be a safety recall for these headlights, pickup is dangerous to drive at night. Headlights light up road about 50-60 feet and offer very poor side vision. High beams are useless and shine up in the trees and not on the road. Vehicle has projectors with only a flapper to change high/low beam. Ihave been driving for 40 years and have never driven a vehicle with this poor headlight design. I cannot believe headlight passed photometric design certification (maybe they did not) I have complained to GMC but they say headlights are working as designed. Headlight assemblies were replaced once and adjusted several times by dealer. Still no remedy to the problem.

Headlight are extremely inadequate!! very poor visibility especially on low beam!.

The headlight output on my new 2014 GMC Sierra is so bad that I cannot drive the vehicle safely at night. In fact, I only drive it unless it is absolutely necessary. Not only are the lights very dim but the shape of the beam is also very poor and awkward . With the current oem headlight equipment, this vehicle is unsafe to operate at night. I contacted the dealer and they told me there was nothing they could do about it . I can't even find a better bulb because gm has the patent and not even piaa can make a better bulb.

My complaint is with the how dim the oem headlights are. I have complained to GMC regarding the headlights and the response is that they are ok with how dim the lights are. Compared to other vehicles I own/have owned the headlights are extremely dim to the point of being dangerous.

The front headlights are insufficient for safety. They do not light the road sufficient to see objects in road above a speed of 50 mph. These are single bulb projector headlights and my old 2001 chevy silverado has much better lights. GMC should replace the lights with dual beam lights or add on a supplemental light system.

The headlights are too dim and are unsafe. In my 50+ years of driving, I have never experienced headlights so bad. I live in a dark rural area without any streetlights and lots of bicyclists and deer. I have already had many near misses on rural roads, and fear it's only a matter of time before an accident happens.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights seized and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000. Pam.

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The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. While driving at 45 mph, the headlights were engaged but failed to fully illuminate. As a result, the contact's visibility was diminished. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the headlights were not adjustable for lateral movement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5.

The contact owns 2014 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the headlights were dim and impaired the contacts vision of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20.

The headlights on this truck provide inadequate lighting, including both low beams and high beams. Any night driving is difficult due to limited visibility, there simply is not enough illumination to see. Can be very dangerous - especially at speeds above 35 mph or during precipitation. The headlight has a severe design flaw with gms approach at a shutter system. This type of design does not leave any options for simply changing the type of bulb - the design is actually at fault for the poor visibility. The visibility problems simply cannot be fixed with a different bulb type due to the shutter design type. Many complaints are being registered online related to the visibility problem. These trucks are not safe to drive at night. If there is a standard for minimum headlight illumination for night time driving, this model headlight needs to be reviewed if it is meeting the minimum standard. Not safe, a definite problem that needs attention.

Can not see the road with the light output with these factory headlight.

Bought vehicle new in March '14, headlights are hid units, and are worse than poor. Very easy to overdrive these lights here on dark, twisty mountain roads in wv. We have the highest rate of vehicle- deer collisions in the us and seeing deer with these lights in time to avoid a collision is chancy. Traded a 10 year old same make and model and never had these problems. These lights need to be corrected before folks are killed as a result.

Headlights are so dim you can not see street signs or the sides of the road clearly.

Vehicle has very poor headlights, making it unsafe to drive at night. Headlights are too dim, and do not provide illumination on shoulders of roadway. Probably the worst headlights I have seen in over 20 years. Dealer says nothing can be done to correct problem. Someone needs to step in and force gm to do something about this issue.

2014 GMC Sierra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical panel froze while driving. Also, the power steering locked up, the headlights did not work properly and the alarm sometimes sounded after the was removed from the ignition. Also, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. However, the problem was still not resolved. There was a hesitation/lurch coming from the transmission, and an issue with the tire pressure monitoring system. The instrument panel malfunctioned on the way back from the dealer. The check engine light, illuminated sporadically. Updated 07/10/14 the consumer stated there was a steering issue, as well. The dealer was unable to replicate the problems. Updated 08/06/14.

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that the headlights did not project going down a hill and turning on a curve. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the headlights were designed that way. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

The headlights on this vehicle are horrible. Driving on roads with no street lights is dangerous. The hi beams do nothing at all except light up tree tops.

This vehicle has the worst headlights of any new vehicle I've ever owned. It seems dangerous to drive at night, and I avoid it where I can. The beam pattern is awful and the illumination is poor. I've been driving cars with projector headlights for years, so I know that is not the real issue. These lights are just poorly designed or cheap. Trips to the dealer are unfruitful. The dealer knows they are poor, but can do nothing except be sure everything is properly adjusted. If you are looking at buying a 2014 GMC pickup, buy something else. They are that bad. I just know I'm going to hit a deer soon enough.

The headlight output at night, particularly in rural back road areas is less than adequate. Poor really. I originally had moisture issues in both headlamp housings, had both headlamp housings replaced and the lighting seemed to be better, however not very much. The headlights seem to have dark spots in them and only light up certain parts of the road in front of me, and never much to the side of the roadway. I feel this is by far the worst lighting output of any vehicle I have ever owned, and actually feel a little unsafe driving at night. I most definitely cannot travel at higher speeds during the night as I feel like I cannot see nearly good enough. I have simply "dealt" with the issue since buying the truck in December 2013, thinking there was no fix to it and the dealership said they have not heard of this issue before.

Purchased my 2014 GMC Sierra November of 2013. Currently I'm on my 9th recall notice. More importantly the lighting on my front headlights are the most unsafe lighting at night I have ever encountered. The high beams are use less. Paid $43,000 for my truck. You would think their lighting would be top notch. The bad thing about this is no one has been hurt so GMC isn't expressing any concerns about this major flaw. This should be a major recall were proper lighting is put in. Nothing will be done till someone gets into a accident or dies from injuries from lack of lighting.

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving after dark, the front halogen headlights became dim. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 700.

Purchased this vehicle July 2013. The headlights are extremely inadequate and a hazard to driving. The inadequate lighting has caused me to run off the road on more than one occasion due to the extreme curvature of the road and the lack of adequate lighting to see the curve ahead. The headlights also do not afford you time to see road hazards in the roadway. Gm needs to design a fix for this dangerous defect. The.