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Mike_Sierra Enthusiast

Mike_Sierra

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Hey everyone I was hoping someone could help me out with something, last night I went outside and noticed a big hole in my drivers side tail light, i assume i can just replace the plastic cover part, called GM they said it would cost $225 just for one, which I feel is outrageous, ideally I would like to just buy 1 factory replacement but the dealer said I might be able to get 2 aftermarket for that price. I know nothing of this stuff, can I just buy the plastic cover or are the lights built straight into it, heres a pic and the truck I have is a 2014 gmc sierra V8 5.3L base model crew cab 6 foot 6 box

 

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Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

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Just replace it with aftermarket. You can get 2 full LED replacements from Anzo for $250 on eBay. I have them on my truck since October and haven't had an issue. Some have had them for longer. No one has reported any issues with the Anzo lights.

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EDIT: also, replacing the cover would likely be more aggravating than just getting a new tail light (the convenience of just replacing the light instead of having to remove the broken cover and then putting on and sealing a new one. If you want to keep OEM, then I'd get a whole new light. But I'd personally rather go aftermarket incase if this happens again you won't be out as much $$

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I replaced my left taillight about 6 months ago. I got a gm one for like $153 at a Chevy dealer.

 

Gm parts can be found cheaper. Keep looking.

POS VETT Enthusiast

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The picture of the broken taillight seems to be out of focus and dark. Is the lense overheated and then melted?

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