2015 Chevrolet Impala: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 2, 2023 · Lights · 10,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that on various occasions while driving at night, the headlights failed to illuminate properly, and the roadway was not adequately illuminated. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated, and no repairs were completed. The vehicle was then taken to Columbia Chevrolet (9750 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242) where it was diagnosed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The consumer stated he replaced both headlights assemblies.

Filed Feb 4, 2023 · GA

Continue headlight conversation

Filed Jun 15, 2021 · Driver assistance · MI

Just received a message on the driver information center that says "side detection system" so I looked it up in the warranty info book and found only an instruction that said to clean the rear bumpers, and nothing else. Called dealer and they want $135 to diagnose and possible repair charge of $1100. Looked into common problems with others vehicle owners and found several with identical problems; also found a gm 'special coverage adjustment"" dated 4-1-19 covering the cost of repair but also found it was only good for years and/or 80,000 miles. My vehicle has 62,000 miles but is 6 months beyond the years. Is this not a safety issue? I would think so. So what can I do about this, as I understand it can cause significant other incidents with the vehicle, such as loosing the instrument panel indicators as well as issues involving vehicle headlight and engine shut down. Would like a response as soon as possible as I would like to get this taken care of asap. Thank you [xxx] cell # [xxx] june 15. 2021 p.s. This has been the best vehicle I have ever owned; up until now. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Lights · FL

The front headlights go out every few months I've already had to replace lights 3 times in one year

Filed Oct 28, 2018 · Lights, Visibility · 5 miles · KY

The design of the headlights is faulty. The reflectors behind the bulbs do not project sufficient illumination of the road ahead, nor does it illuminate the left and right corners. I estimate that the very dim lights are good for 30-ft ahead at most, and they are so dim that they are almost useless when driving in am and pm hours. Switching to high-beams barely makes a difference. In fact, I always drive with the high beams on when driving in the dark, and have never had an oncoming vehicle flash its lights at me in attempt to get me to swiych to the low-beams. Further, turning corners in the dark is dangerous, as there is virtually no illumination of the corners by the headlights. All of this is exacerbated significantly when the pavement is wet and when it's raining. I suggest that you take a test drive in one of these vehicles, in " country" environments that are not lit by street lights. Do it again on similar roads when it's raining. Search google "impala poor headlight design" and you will find that this hazard is discussed in several forums and reviews for 2015 through 2018 impalas. It boggles the mind to know that general motors has allowed this safety issue to be perpetuated through 4 impala model years.

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Lights · 4,000 miles · TX

I went out the night of august 28th to celebrate the arrival of my first child. As my friend and I were returning home around 1 am on the 29th of august, I was stopped for driving with no headlights on. I asked the officer how can that be considering I have automatic headlights. He didn't even understand there were autonomous equipment in vehicles today. The police officer applied for a warrant for my blood and drew it without my consent. When I got to the jail, I told them I didn't want to talk to anyone other than my attorney or judge. They took this as sign of having suicidal thoughts. They had two guards ask me for my clothes in exchange for a beach blanket which would only cover the bottom, upper, front, or back side of my body. All this because I had a defective safety device. The officer stated he noticed the car's headlight were off after I was hit with high beams. The sensor turns the lights off when it's hit by a photon and slips into a delay scenario. And doesn't turn them on until the sensors believe it's dark enough. Whatever that is. The state's (texas) law required the light to be on while driving between a certain time frame. I've reported this issue to the manufacturer on two occasions. I'm asking that you include state regulations so that this kind of thing doesn't happen to anyone else. This experience has really shaking my trust with federal government agencies. In following the federal regulations trying to address safety, it seems a law was broken. Am I protected by any federal preemption provisions? I have a hard time understanding why my blood had to be taken when it was the software making the decisions. Are there any safeguards? I am concerned with who else this will effect.

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Lights · 12,000 miles · MN · crash

The hid headlight beam of the 2015 chevrolet impala lt is very poor. The beam of light in the low setting provides no illumination to the sides of the road, forward illumination is marginal. I contend that when the 2015 impala lights are on the high or "bright" setting it is comprabale to the low beam setting in my 2012 impala. In moderate to heavy weather, rain, sleet, snow the headlights offer no assistance, driver is navigating blind, can not even see the lines on the road. I live and drive primarily in a rural area, along with the weather conditions there are many wildlife hazards. I have experienced several close encounters with wildlife and two impacts, one with a deer causing substantial damage to my car. I simply can not see anything until it is directly in front of the car. It is in my judgement these headlights are unsafe not only for the occupants of the vehicle, but others sharing the roads with the vehicle.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Lights · 10,000 miles · OH

Lt model. Headlights are extremely inadequate such that they represent a hazard when driving on unlit roads. They send forward a focused beam with no light covering the sides or overhead. This makes it very difficult to turn on to a side road because there is no illumination of the road you are turning onto until you have actually made the turn. It is also easy to miss exit ramps. Overhead signs and signs at the sides of exits are usually unreadable. The low beams actually have a shutter covering the top of the bulb (I guess that's what makes them low beams) so objects much above the level of the top of the car are not illuminated. When driving on hilly country roads, the cutoff on top makes the approaching hill just about invisible. When driving in the rain, it is nearly impossible to see lane markings, etc. The car also does not offer fog lights as an option so there is no supplemental lighting to alleviate the problem. I strongly urge a recall to either change the headlight design or to install supplementary lighting such as fog lights to better illuminate the pavement and the areas to the sides of the roadway.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Lights · 5,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the exterior lights offered no side visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlamps complied with federal standards. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. Updated 05/11/16

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Lights · 75 miles · MI

When I received my brand new car from the dealer, before I even drove it, there was excess moisture inside of both headlights. This moisture can diminish the headlight and turn signal function,and corrode the electrical components. The moisture is an ongoing problem. Working with dealer to fix this if possible.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Lights · 5,800 miles · MI

Extremely disappointed and shocked while driving at night for the first time on a country road in this vehicle. The projector beam halogens utterly fail to illuminate the roadway in a manner any competent driver would consider to be adequate or most importantly safe! Dealer of course says this is "factory" and considered normal. I have concluded that this headlight design is adequate for most urban (semi lighted) highway but necessarily dangerous for rural drivers. I will be on the lookout for a newly designed headlamp offering from gm. My fix is to intentionally aim the (low beams) extremely low and just use the (high beams) full time which at least allows all the available light to be utilized with no ill affect to oncoming drivers since the beam is so dim! Oh, also it seems there are no provisions (adjustability) that I can see for side to side aiming?