daylight / night dash sensor

[billybob denali]

driving to work this morning, noticed the dash and nav was in the night mode. The sun was out and ambient was well above being dark outside. Finally, the dash lights came up to daylight mode. Where is this sensor located. Wondering if snow was covering it, giving the computer a false read?

[haider320]

The sensor is the little bubble thing on your dash, near the windshield.

[pm26]

If you happen to have one of those carpet cash covers, you can inadvertently cover the sensor if the cover moves or the hole in the cover is not properly centered over the sensor. Then the sensor thinks it is night time.

[Graphic]

Friend of mine kept tossing his hat on dash, turning the lights on. Every time he took it to dealer he'd get out and put his hat on. Dealer could not duplicate issue, cause buddy was wearing his cowboy hat. Was his first truck with the sensor... 3rd time, the technician happen to see him get out of truck and he put 2 and 2 together.

[redwngr]

The sensor also changes how the HVAC system works. It is supposed to adjust for a sunny vs overcast day.

[POS VETT]

It's actually called a "Sun Load Sensor" and it has two sides.

[billybob denali]

Thanks for the answers. Must have an issue, as I have not covered the dash. Same thing this morning, except the night mode

never changed to daylight mode on the way to work... also the front/rear assist sensors are not working, even the light in the

switch is off. pressed it on this morning, it flickered a few times and remained off. This has been going on for 3~4 weeks now

assume since the weather temps have not been above freezing for three weeks, the sensors are frozen, or there is an electrical isssue with the truck. when the switch light is on, random false alarms, mostly the fronts. sometimes straight ahead sensor, or right side sensor shows on the dash picture.. usually with nothing close enough to cause the alert? the sensors are possessed or are a POS...

[redwngr]

It's actually called a "Sun Load Sensor" and it has two sides.

Thanks.

I had a brain fart on the correct terminology.

['014SLTguy]

Not sure if it's close or helpful, if my sensor is in the shade enough on a sunny day, it swaps to night mode for me.

[2014 work truck]

2014 silverado work truck 4.3

 

1) I'm having same issues with dash dimming, i turn off my daytime operating lights but my dash goes in and out of daylight mode

 

2) im getting an odd but soft clunk when i come to a smooth stop just as i make a complete stop i feel like a slight soft nudge forward with a clunk

 

3) im getting vibration in the engine when the engine begins to lug before it either downshifts or goes to V6 mode from 4

[GMCustomerService]

Good afternoon 2014 work truck,

 

I'm sorry for the recent concerns you've experienced with your Silverado. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. As we rely greatly on our vehicles to get to and from work, I can only imagine the frustration this has caused you given the Silverado is your work truck. Please let us know if we can provide you with any further assistance, we're happy to help!

 

Kayla K.

GM Customer Care

 

 

2014 silverado work truck 4.3

 

1) I'm having same issues with dash dimming, i turn off my daytime operating lights but my dash goes in and out of daylight mode

 

2) im getting an odd but soft clunk when i come to a smooth stop just as i make a complete stop i feel like a slight soft nudge forward with a clunk

 

3) im getting vibration in the engine when the engine begins to lug before it either downshifts or goes to V6 mode from 4

[Velocibiker]

Mine has started doing this after I had disconnected the battery to install a CAI. It's really quick to switch to night time (dim) mode but it now takes 2-3 minutes to switch back to daylight (bright) mode. Seems overly sensitive to any darkness. Other than being an inconvenience while driving when I can't see the DIC or the big display for a few minutes, it's a bigger PITA as the backup camera is practically useless when the display is dimmed out. Anybody know a way to make it switch to daylight mode faster?

 

Found an old poster with similar issue here.

[Travis Whitmore]

Feel the very same way about mine. Must be a GM thing as I felt the sensor on my 2012 CTS-V was overly sensitive as well. Wish there was a way to reduce the sensitivity.

[tssilverado15]

mine sometimes switches to dim during the day and bright at night.

[Velocibiker]

Still having issues with mine. Sometimes the headlights and interior sensors not in sync or bass ackwards. As much as I hate to say it, it may be time for another visit to the dealership so they can tell me again that there's nothing wrong with it.