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2014 Sierra Daytime Running Light Issue

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acfirst05 Enthusiast

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I have a 2014 Sierra AT with the LED daytime running lights and I have an issue with the drivers side bottom set of LED lights. They seem to be dimmer than the passenger side bottom set of LED lights. I know there are two different settings (bright and dim) on these lights depending on if the DRLs are on (bright setting) or if the headlights/parking lights are on (dim setting). The drivers side seems dimmer on both settings. I have talked to my dealer about this issue and they are chalking it up to the fact that the drivers side light is angled differently than the passenger side, but I feel like the drivers side is dimmer from all angles. I have also checked to make sure that both lights are switching from the bright setting to the dim setting when turning the lights on, and they are.

 

Anyone else having this issue? I tried to take some pictures below, but it is kind of hard to tell from them.

 

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block8head Enthusiast

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it's kinda hard to tell since you have the Sunlight reflection in the pictures

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acfirst05,

 

I am sorry to learn that you are experiencing an issue with your vehicle. I understand that you are seeking advice on how to resolve this issue yourself. I might not be able to give you any technical advice but I would like to look into this concern for you. Please private message me if I can be of any assistance.

 

Regards,

 

Jennifer T.

GM Customer Care



MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

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I tried to take some pictures below, but it is kind of hard to tell from them.

You can kind of see it, but hard to tell b/c of the daylight.

After dark, place a lit flashlight on top of the little light sensor in the center of dash, then start the truck. Now when you shift into drive, only the bottom LEDs will power on, and you can better judge the output (and prob take better pics).

acfirst05 Enthusiast

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Ok, I will try that sometime in the next couple of days and report back (hopefully with some better pics).

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Ok, I will try that sometime in the next couple of days and report back (hopefully with some better pics).

 

acfirst05, did you ever get the dim LED issue figured out? My truck is much dimmer on the driver side also.

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acfirst05 Enthusiast

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acfirst05, did you ever get the dim LED issue figured out? My truck is much dimmer on the driver side also.

I did. I finally convinced the dealer that the drivers side LEDs were dimmer and they replaced the entire headlight assembly under warranty.

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I did. I finally convinced the dealer that the drivers side LEDs were dimmer and they replaced the entire headlight assembly under warranty.

Thanks for the info. I'll try again with the dealer.

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