Exterior Lighting Problems of GMC Suburban

GMC Suburban owners have reported 10 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 headlights (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of GMC Suburban

The Headlights problem

: the contact stated while driving at night, the head lights were not bright enough due to the lenses clouding and looking milky. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the head lights needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the head lights. Updated 01/10/07.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Consumer pulls a trailer with vehicle and if using hazard lights, all lights will blowout, including brake lights. Contacted GMC and truck customer relations who stated consumer could not use hazard lights while pulling a trailer.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light problem

Consumer pulls a trailer with vehicle and if using hazard lights, all lights will blowout, including brake lights. Contacted GMC and truck customer relations who stated consumer could not use hazard lights while pulling a trailer.   Read details...

The Headlight Concealment Device problem

: the contact stated while driving at night, the head lights were not bright enough due to the lenses clouding and looking milky. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the head lights needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the head lights. Updated 01/10/07.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Switch problem

Put on emergency flasher switch and went to change tire. Upon returning to the driver's seat, noticed flashers failed. Brought vehicle to dealer and checked the emergency flasher switch, noticed it was burned out.   Read details...




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