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1996 GMC Sierra: headlights failing or too dim

6 of the 246 complaints about the 1996 GMC Sierra describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

  • 2017
    2
  • 2015
    30
  • 2014
    60
  • 2013
    1
  • 2012
    1
  • 2011
    1
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    3
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    3
  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    3
  • 2000
    6
  • 1999
    6
  • 1997
    3
  • 1996
    6
  • 1995
    2
  • 1991
    1

What owners say

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Lights · MI

Headlamp light switch works on and off, making it hard to drive at night. *ak the lights would go out while the vehicle was in motion. The unit required that the turn signal had to be replaced. *scc

Filed Sep 27, 2001 · Lights · WI

Daytime running lights failed to function during daylight hours. Consumer has examined elements for headlights and found no defect while dealership has not examined vehicle. *ak

Filed Dec 7, 1999 · Lights · AZ

While driving in the dark on the road headlights will cut off, leaving consumer without lights. Also, when on high beam they will turn off.

Filed Jan 31, 1999 · Lights · MI

Both hi and low beams of headlights went out while driving vehicle at night. Went to dealer next day. Dealer charged $502.65 to replace headlight dimmer switch. Wiring was melted and burned on switch. This could have started a vehicle fire, or caused an accident. Fuses and circuit breakers did not protect vehicle wiring. Switch is available if you would like it for examination.

Filed Dec 18, 1998 · Lights · MI

Both high and low beam headlights failed to work while driving vehicle at night. Dealer found wiring burned up on dimmer switch in steering column. No fire occurred. Dealer charge to replace defective switch was $502.65. This is a safety problem when headlights fail while driving vehicle at night. Incident could have caused an accident or fire. Why didn't fuse or circuit breaker protect wiring? Please contact us if you would like to examine the failed dimmer switch assembly. We have the failed switch which the dealer here in frankenmuth, michigan replaced.

Filed Feb 21, 1997 · Lights · CA

Head lights failed.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1996 GMC Sierra headlights

Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1996 GMC Sierra?

6 of 246 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC Sierra (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2014.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 GMC Sierra?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1996 GMC Sierra

Wipers 74Brake failure 11ABS 8No deployment 8Fuel pump 7Stalling 7

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