2002 Chevrolet Silverado: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 11, 2007 · Lights · 124,000 miles · MT

High beam headlight went out while driving at night and I am unable to use due to wires melting off on dimmer switch on steering column.

Filed Dec 6, 2005 · Brakes, Lights · 55,000 miles · WI

Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the ABS brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the state the contact resides. *ak the headlamp bulb was replaced. Updated 01/04/06.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Lights · 52,500 miles · IL

While driving on a rural road at night, the headlights on my pickup truck went out. Because of ground fog, I was unable to use high beams and resorted to fog lights until I reached my destination. This problem then occurred periodically when I drove at nite. The headlights would shut off. Eventually I was able to determine that when I raised and lowered the tilt wheel, the headlights would shut off and turn on. At certain points in the tilt wheel range of motion, the headlights would shutoff and stay off until I raised or lowered the steering wheel slightly. I was not traveling at a high rate of speed the first time this problem appeared but I had just exited the interstate. I also was thankfull that my wife had not been driving because she may have reacted differently and a vehicle crash may have been the result. Since the vehicle, a 2002 chevy silverado lt 1500 4wd, was out of warranty, I took the vehicle to a neighborhood auto repair shop where I have done business before. The mechanic eventually removed the "turn signal/multifunction lever". At a point where the wiring harness plugs into the switch he and I both observed several burned wires as well as the insulation that appeared to have beened burned off. A new multi function switch was ordered and installed. Everything seems to worked fine now. Fortunately no fire occurred and there was no crash or injury. I have the old part and will retain it. I contacted general motors customer assistance and reported the incident and received a service request case file number of 1-372503129. The person I spoke with advised me that there had been no recall or service bulletin concerning that problem.

Filed Oct 4, 2004 · Lights · 15,000 miles · OR

While driving headlights go out inadvertently. Consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer, and they reprogrammed the computer, but the lights still go out. *ak the lights went out completly both headlights and dash. Headlights only worked when the consumer held the dimmer switch while driving.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Lights · TX

Daytime running lights burn out all the time, and I have been doing a survey on other like trucks, chev 2002 ,2003, and 2004, for every (10) I check (7) have a light out on one side or the other up front under the headlights .

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 35,094 miles · AZ

While driving at low speeds the front headlights became dim without warning. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *nm problem was referred to tsb relating to normal function of electrical system. In addition, rattle from rear end. Dealer inspected vehicle and found leaf spring pads worn out. Consumer stated that vehicle has oi leak from front if vehicle. As the dealer inspected vehicle, it was found that front shocks were leaking fluid. Dealer replaced both shocks.

Filed Mar 28, 2003 · Lights · MN

The consumer accidentally hit the interior dome light override switch 3 times which caused the vehicle's headlights to fail without warning. The switch was only supposed to allow the dome light to remain illuminated when doors were closed.

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Lights · MI

While driving 55 MPH the consumer hit the dome light override switch and the headlights went out. *nlm

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Lights · MI

Headlight failure.

Filed May 2, 2002 · Lights · WI

Consumer states while trying to use the high beams, the headlights with out warning will cross paths left light with rear to right and left to right resulting in limited light to the side of the road.*jb

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Visibility · MI

The interior rearview mirror has a distortion problem. Only in the middle of the mirror is the view clear. But when the view is in the top part or bottom part of the mirror, the distortion takes place. The distortion is in the form of seeing double vision. The best way to notice this is at night when another vehicle is no closer than 100 feet behind you and you look at it through the interior rearview mirror. Put that vehicle's headlights at the top and at the bottom part of the mirror and you will see four headlights instead of two headlights. Even in the daytime, if you look closely at the vehicle behind you, you will see a double image of its roof via a faint line. I have replaced my mirror at the dealership, but the second one is even worse. I filed a complaint with gm quality customer service. I know of another 2002 chevy silverado owner who also has the same problem. This problem probably exists on most of them. If you have any questions, please call me. I am willing to demonstrate my vehicle to you so you can see how serious a problem it is. Thank you!.