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I see its been a month or so since this thread has seen any action, but has anyone or any dealer found a solution to this headlight fogging problem yet? I just bought my new truck yesterday in Illinois, drove home to Alabama and immediately noticed that the lower portion of both lights have moisture/fogging.

 

Post a couple of pictures....A picture says a 1000 words...

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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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gSwift Enthusiast

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Let me see if I can get a shot or two

 

 

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Here is a quick shot of mine.... It actually looks better than it did a few hours ago. I feel like it makes the LED's at the bottom look like crap when they are on and the inside is foggy. Sorry for the huge pic.. I tried to resize it but obviously failed. Anyways, you get the point I'll get better pics in daylight when I get home from my business trip.

 

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VMaxtastic Enthusiast

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Mine do the same thing and its -6 F here. Definitely not raining any time soon

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gSwift Enthusiast

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Well, if GM won't do anything about it, maybe someone will come out with a good looking set of aftermarket lights that won't fog up. This is ridiculous!

VMaxtastic Enthusiast

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from what I found.. it has to raining or real humid

Its the dead of winter here. They fog up on mine too. Wont be seeing any rain for another couple months.

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strike1st Enthusiast

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Mine do the same thing...going to go to the dealer after a few more tanks of gas to hit them with that and my stellar gas mileage.

tanner709 Enthusiast

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I had the same issue, reported it and within 2 weeks My headlamps were replaced in January and the newer pair are slightly different design and have not showed any signs of moisture... Fingers crossed.

MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

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...the newer pair are slightly different design...

That's what the dealer told you?

Or can you visually see the differences? If so, what are they specifically? Pics?

 

Thanks.

tanner709 Enthusiast

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You can visually tell the difference in the LED strip area. Everything else looks the same but the shroud area in front of the LEDs is different and the led color looks different, more blue than white. I will post a comparison pic if I can find an original picture

MotoMedic Senior Enthusiast

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You can visually tell the difference in the LED strip area. Everything else looks the same but the shroud area in front of the LEDs is different and the led color looks different, more blue than white. I will post a comparison pic if I can find an original picture

 

Here's the old design:

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I'm really curious to see yours!

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Here is what I have. Sorry for quality. Definitely a little more blue than yours...

 

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