1999 Chevrolet Suburban: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 4, 2006 · Lights · 36,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the right exterior housing material of the headlight was filled with rain water and debris. The moisture caused the halogen bulb to blow out which exposed the electrodes and shorted out the lighting circuit. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where they were unable to determine how the rain water filled the housing. There were no visible cracks. The dealer replaced the entire right front headlight assembly, including new housing material.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 75,000 miles · PA

Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the ABS and the wiring harness . When driving less than 10 MPH and applying the brakes the ABS activated. The contact's husband replaced the brake pads at least six times. Before the wiring harness burned the dashboard was hot. The dashboard lights, tail lights, headlights, and cruise control were not working.

Filed Apr 7, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · WI

We bought the used vehicle jan.04 from dealer, day we picked it up battery dead next morning, not known at time was because dome lights were flicking on off in the middle of the night. First electrical problem was when driving at night as soon as turn on headlights, all interior lights would blow, no dash lights, no tail lights etc. We paid over 200 to have that fixed(shortage in park light behind grill replaced) still having numerous problems with interior dome light flickering on and off whenever to the point we have to take out the fuse when parked so they don't come on and drain battery. Dealers service dept. Can't find problem, taken in numerous times and pay for labor to find nothing.. Abs brakes are kicking in when you try to stop at the stop sign, numerous times I have almost rear ended someone due to not being able to stop. I can not believe with so many people having problems with electrical and ABS brakes, that chevy does not do a recall.. I am very disappointed with chevrolet and will never buy another chevy again if this is there quality.

Filed Aug 8, 2003 · Electrical · CA

I have experienced an electrical problem since the first day of purchase. It started with the headlight flickering. Unlike the others that have had similar experience, I have had the battery replaced 3 times, 2 alternaters, cd player replaced, AC on/off switch replaced, time delay module for the interior lights replaced, car alarm disconnected, and now currently in the shop again for the same problem. Usually works fine for about 3-6 months the I have noticed the flickering (at night), and the alt meter drops at idle to about 12 volts. This has gone into the extended warranty now and very soon the warranty will expire. I was told by the warranty company that after it expires, they do not cover pre-existing problems. They are now conducting a test and changing some connectors on the alternater, and it is possible that the extended warranty will not cover the cost. Flickering at night is one thing with other cars. Resolving a problem on a 40k car is another. Please help

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · GA

Problems with the electrical system. The fuel gauge is incorrect. This started in nov 2002. Now the car shuts off while driving. The head lights don't come on or shut down while driving. All the dash board gauges start all start moving back and forth. While all this is going on a high pitched "AC" static noise can be heard from the wiring.

Filed Aug 1, 2002 · Electrical · FL

The battery, electric system, starter, alternator,lights have all been a tech. Problem. We lease the car until last year when we purchased it. When the car died the first 36 mths the dealer replaced the same items that I have had to replace after 36k. We have put 3 batteries from sears in the car already. The dealership took out the alarm and did not tell us. We have paid and towed the car to the point when even the dealership manager is telling us he is short of tech. Staff. The problem starts with the lights (I.e. Blinker does work or headlight does not turn on) within 30 days the battery is dead and the dealer does not know why but charges use to replace the cables to the battery. I have called the manufacter, and they say get the alarm put back and try another dealership. Has anyone had this happen. No one has died due to this ongoing issue. But, I have 4 young children, and to not have the car start in parking lots of malls and die while we are driving is very upsetting.we have used up all my towing on aaa.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Lights · MA

While consumer is driving headlights will fail to operate on a random basis. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer, but is told that they cannot find a malfunction. Problem does not occur while dealer is in possession of vehicle. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Dec 22, 2000 · Lights · GA

Headlamps have failed on 2 occasions: 1. While driving at dusk headlights were switched on, but failed to power on. Light switch was cycled without recovery of headlamps. Daylight headlamps did not fail and worked when switch was turned off. Trip was completed with light switch turned off using daylight headlamps. 2. On second occurance light switch was switched on and headlamps did not come on. Switch was cycled and headlamps came on when switch was in marker light position. Switch was turned to headlight position and headlamps turned off. Trip was again completed with daylight headlamps.

Filed Feb 1, 2000 · Lights · CA

We have a ongoing problem with the headlights dimming or flickering at night. We have had it into the dealer for repairs 3 time for this problem. They have been unable to verify the problem, due to the fact that they are checking it in the daytime, but did report to us upon pickup of the vehicle on last visit, that they have 3-4 other surburbans in their dealership with the same reported problem. Gm is aware of the problem, but as of yet has not located the problem or have a solution for repair. This is a serious safty issue when driving at night, other may think that you are flashing you lights at them or have an emergancy, or the light may have total failure in the future. Obvously, a serious electrical problem. No cause or cure as of yet. Another electrical problem that we are experiencing is that on 3 seperate occasions the radio has remained on after the vehicle has been turned off and key removed. (2 or more hours each occasion) only temporary turn off was when operating the window button, but radio came back on as soon as window button was released. Occasional problem, very annoying, perhaps connected to headlight electrical problem or not? Very conserned that there may be a serious electrical problem!

Filed Jan 10, 2000 · Electrical, Lights · CA

On three occasions, consumer took vehicle to dealership due to headlights flickering intermittently while driving. On one occasion they found a bracket that was broken and replaced the driver's side headlamp assembly, but the problem still exist. However, occasionally the dashlights, domelight, and stereo display experience failure which may be the result of a electrical problem.

Filed Apr 30, 1999 · Lights · CA

Headlights operate erratically. When needed they flicker on and off. Dealer has been contacted.