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The 'official' GM fix for moisture in headlamp capsules is to perform a 'test' by leaving the headlamps on for -four- hours, if it dries out, no more repairs are necessary. If it does not dry out, they are to drill 'vent' holes in the housings, which 99% of the time works. If this does not solve the issue, then, and only then, are they to replace the housings.

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MotoMedic
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When I removed my headlights and mounted my HID ballasts to them, I didn't see any vents or openings. In fact the round cap to access the bulb has a rubber gasket to make it seal when closed.   If t

EastCoast HD
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Skeet, I think your on the right track.   I know I probably sound like a broken record by now, but I'll repeat what I've been saying all along.   The headlight housings require a proper venting

jomuehlbauer
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Also, new to the site. Here is my truck so far.   Crew cab, standard box, SLT, 20% tint on front sides, 20% over factory in rear slider.   This week - 6" oval side steps and color matched GM mud f

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jamin87ss Senior Enthusiast

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Brought it to the attention of my dealer they didn't bat a eye and said they would order a cpl, we will see, either way I love my truck!

POS VETT Enthusiast

POS VETT

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My truck is getting replacement for both later this week.

pm26 Senior Enthusiast

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The problem is that the replacement ones will most likely be just as bad.

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STROMVADER Enthusiast

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I just got rid of a 14' Silverado because of all the headaches and picked up a 2015 Sierra SLE and just noticed I have the moisture too. It's been between 35f and 0f the past few days. Right when I picked it up, they washed it and it was noticed when I got home. This makes me so fckn angry. If that's the least of my worries compared to the leaking, rattling, falling apart pos I just unloaded, I'll be happy. This is ridiculous though. I work for Subaru and some employees have projectors on their subies and don't have this problem. Hopefully this is fixed or goes away. This will most likely be the last time I give GM my money.

Ventilator Senior Enthusiast

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I've had my SLE since September 2013, and never once have mine fogged or had moisture in them. Knock on wood!

 

However, the headlights do suck for nighttime driving. Especially in the rain.

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strike1st Enthusiast

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I just got rid of a 14' Silverado because of all the headaches and picked up a 2015 Sierra SLE and just noticed I have the moisture too. It's been between 35f and 0f the past few days. Right when I picked it up, they washed it and it was noticed when I got home. This makes me so fckn angry. If that's the least of my worries compared to the leaking, rattling, falling apart pos I just unloaded, I'll be happy. This is ridiculous though. I work for Subaru and some employees have projectors on their subies and don't have this problem. Hopefully this is fixed or goes away. This will most likely be the last time I give GM my money.

 

I had this when I bought mine last February...it lasted about a week. It seems to have "burned off" and knock on wood, it hasn't been back. I also read on here a guy purged his with nitrogen and it was gone instantly.

Skeeter McSkeet Senior Enthusiast

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I noticed the moisture in mine the day I brought it home and was admiring the new truck. Mine have either quit fogging, or I just have gotten used to it and don't notice anymore lol.

 

I can see it now in the TSB.

 

"Step 1- put off helping customer as long as you can, they may eventually quit noticing the issue and/or get used to it and overlook the issue.

 

 

 

 

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STROMVADER Enthusiast

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I had this when I bought mine last February...it lasted about a week. It seems to have "burned off" and knock on wood, it hasn't been back. I also read on here a guy purged his with nitrogen and it was gone instantly.

Thanks strike1st. This gives me some confidence it will go away. It is -20 with the windchill here, so it probably hasn't gotten warm enough to burn off the moisture.

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Rewillia Enthusiast

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Anyone experienced this problem; Headlamp housing condensation? If you have, did you're servicing GMC or Chevrolet Dealer replace it as a warranty item?

 

I woke up this morning to find my truck, '14 GMC K-1500 Sierra Denali in the garage with the left headlamp housing clouded up with condensation. No visible cracks, chips, scratches, etc., The right side lens remains clear....

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AdamC93 Enthusiast

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So I own a 14 sierra sle and seeing as though in northern IL it went from -5 to 40F in about a week all the ice melted and I had a bunch of dirt and grim on my truck.

 

I took it through the car wash and drove home. When I got home I noticed there was fog on the bottom part of my headlight.

 

I'm not sure if it's because the headlight is warm and the cool air is causing this fog in the headlight or if I have some type of leak or something in the headlight.

 

Anyone else have this problem?

 

 

Thanks

POS VETT Enthusiast

POS VETT

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Yep, mine were replaced a couple of weeks ago. The condensation hasn't returned since.

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LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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Please do some searching before posting. It is a wide spread issue.

 

If it doesn't go away then take it back to the dealer

AdamC93 Enthusiast

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Please do some searching before posting. It is a wide spread issue.

 

If it doesn't go away then take it back to the dealer

It's not that I didn't do research I looked throughout the forums to see if anyone had posted about it and I could not find anything. I was just wondering if anyone was experiencing the same issue...

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Take it in. My 2010 just started this.

 

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