I had a 2011 Silverado 6.2 with a 115000 miles. When i traded it in it was still a solid motor. I always changed oil every 3000 miles. I always ran 87 even though you are supposed to run at least 91. I miss the sound of the exhaust the 6.2 compared to the 5.3.
I live in rural area and drive mostly back roads. They are a lot of deer out here and I like to see them before i hit them. Yes probably if you live in the city the stock bulbs will do just fine for you.
I forgot to do a high beam comparison but it definitely helps the high beam for brightening it up. For the distances I can't tell a difference but even with stock bulbs they beam out pretty far. I adjusted mine a turn up because I felt they were too low.