GMC Sierra 2500 owners have reported 64 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Fog Light Switch problems |
Reverse lamps are not bright. Camera does not brighten area either. Very unsafe to reverse in the dark. Have to touch the brake pedal to be able to see while backing. Also have tried the leds in the mirrors while backing- although the leds are bright- lights to see while backing are insufficient on Read details...
Headlight shakes and flickers while driving over bumps in the road. Happens on city streets and highways. Flickering is very distracting and draws attention away from your surroundings. Read details...
Right rear turn signal bottom socket heats up and causes an open to the top turn signal socket so the top turn signal quits working and causes the system to hyper flash. And indicate inoperative right rear turn signal in message center. Only repair is to replace wiring harness and sockets. Read details...
As I was driving home my check engine light came on and all of my lights went out. I had no tail lights and the radio started saying no signal detected. The dash screen was saying service keyless entry system. And I had no running lights but my headlights. Read details...
The headlights are not sufficent. Night driving is terrible, can not see road. I have spoken to gm several times. They came out with an up date, saying new bulbs and repower control module, but they are still horrible. Read details...