1999 Chevrolet Silverado: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 16, 2003 · GA

Consumer states while turning on the vehicle's head lights the dashboard lights does not come on. Consumer states it's hard to tell what gear you are in. Dealer notified. Ph

Filed Jan 5, 2001 · Electrical · GA

Headlights failed twice without warning while driving at night. Due to a wire that shorted out. But consumer is still having other related electrical problems.

Filed Dec 8, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · GA

The following have all been replaced: 5.3 l engine, catalytic converter, four oxygen sensors, 1 starter sensor, 1 crank sensor, 1 window regulator, rear air-vent assembly, 1 shaft in the front suspension, 1 headlight bracket, 1 knock sensor, 4wd switch, 1 clamp for rear window. Vehicle is 15 months old and has 32 days of in-shop service. Service engine light has come on 4 times in 14 days. On 12/4, vehicle stalled when attempting to accelerate. Engine had a spare part left in at manufacturing and was destroyed from the part flying around inside. Abs has engaged too soon in the past and vehicle could not be stopped.

Filed Aug 27, 2000 · Lights · CA

Headlights flicker, at night, dealer stated "this is normal" something to do with the computer recycling every 90 seconds. Sure is annoying

Filed Mar 1, 2000 · Electrical · OH

Automatic headlights on the silverado do not give the driver the option of turning off the headlights. This is an impractical and inconvenient design which creates a problem at every military installation where drivers are required to turn off headlights when approaching entry gates at night. What was probably envisioned as a safety device is actually a safety hazard under certain conditions.

Filed Oct 19, 1999 · Lights · VA

I work on a military base and am required to dim headlights when passing through a guard gate. The automatic headlamps cannot be disabled. Gm claims this meets all 1999 safety standard and will not fix the headlight system. I have also discovered that the year 2000 model truck can have the automatic headlights disabled on a temporary basis. While I feel this is not directly related to driver safety I think this is an important issue for all the mps, guards, police that expect not to be blinded by drivers approaching a guard gate or checkpoint. Thank you for considering this issue. Dave schultz.

Filed Oct 6, 1999 · Lights · CA

Headlights went out while driving at night multiple times, both hi and lo beams. Only way to get them back was to shut off vehicle completely, and this only worked some of the time. Problem likely a result of this dealership attempting to fix an instrument panel squeak which caused a short. Dealer now attempting to repair.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Lights · KA

When the vehicle is started the headlights automatically come on ,there is no way to cut these lights off unless you turning the vehicle off.

Filed Aug 7, 1999 · Lights · OR

Vehicle is equipped with daytime running lamps. Headlights work off light sensor that automatically switches between day light running lights and head lights. No way to deactivate this feature. Once headlights come on with the "auto" feature, there is no way to shut them off without turning off ignition. Headlights go on/off during daytime if you are in shade of buildings or trees. Annoys other drivers who think you are "flashing" headlights at them. In addition, in some circumstances where you may need to turn off head lamps (at a boat ramp for example) to keep from bothering others, there is no way to shut off head lamps without turning off ignition.

Filed Jul 29, 1999 · Lights · AZ

The automatic headlight on feature cannot be defeated if required to turn off headlights at night such as at us customs border crossings which is a requirement. Also the driver cannot turn off headlamps at night in places such as rv parks, drive in movie theaters, parking lots booths etc.