New headlights for 2016 HD?

gmcnl709 · August 31, 2015

Hi there,

Anyone know with any certainty if the '16 2500HD trucks will come with HID or LED headlights like the '16 1500 series?

Many thanks for reading this!

becker87 · August 31, 2015

The HD trucks will get the update in 2017 more than likely with an updated drivetrain.

SMiller · August 31, 2015

Yes GM stated last week that the HD would share the half ton changes.

gmcnl709 · August 31, 2015

becker87, I suspect you are correct.

SMiller, I hope you are correct; btw, where did you read or hear about the 2016's getting same updates as the 1500's?

Thanks for the quick replies!

SMiller · August 31, 2015

Google 2016 GMC 2500HD, GM did a press release on the HD's last week.

gmcnl709 · August 31, 2015

okay, finally tracked it down…press release for GMC HD says, for 2016, "standard HID projector headlamps…" and rechecked GMC 2015 spec page which states "halogen projector headlamps". Surprised that GM choosing HID projectors over the new LED headlamps on the face-lifted 1500's but maybe they will in 2017 with a major grill change.

this is the link in case anyone else is interested :

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gmc/vehicles/sierra_hd/2016.html

Thanks again

gmcnl709 · August 31, 2015

Alright, now i am quite confused. If you go the above link and click on the "2500HD Equipment" and scroll down, you find "Headlamps, halogen projector..".

Maybe a good reason such as miscommunication or maybe the people writing these releases don't realize that HID and Halogen are not the same bulb technology???

Chevor · August 31, 2015

Yup, done buying new trucks.

f8l vnm · August 31, 2015

The 2016 HD will look identicle to the 2015

Im almost certain they change the body to match the new 2016 1500's as a 17 model year ., and at same time they update/add power to both of their HD engines.

Cause 765 TQ is weak compared to the others 900LB TQ and 360/380 is weak for your HD motor. ( yes I know the 6.0 is stout but competition has more power and more torque)

newdude · August 31, 2015

Hi there,

Anyone know with any certainty if the '16 2500HD trucks will come with HID or LED headlights like the '16 1500 series?

Many thanks for reading this!

Yes GM stated last week that the HD would share the half ton changes.

okay, finally tracked it down…press release for GMC HD says, for 2016, "standard HID projector headlamps…" and rechecked GMC 2015 spec page which states "halogen projector headlamps". Surprised that GM choosing HID projectors over the new LED headlamps on the face-lifted 1500's but maybe they will in 2017 with a major grill change.

this is the link in case anyone else is interested :

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gmc/vehicles/sierra_hd/2016.html

Thanks again

No visual changes for 2016 HD trucks other than colors. For GMC, Mahogany Metallic, Cardinal Red, Crimson Red Tintcoat and Deep Garnet Metallic. As far as lighting goes for GMC, there is some mixup between order guide and the press release. Press release show HID but order guide shows halogen projector. All trims do get the LED signature apparently as well.

Silverado shows no changes yet. HD gets the powertrain and visual tweek for 2017.

gmcnl709 · September 1, 2015

No visual changes for 2016 HD trucks other than colors. For GMC, Mahogany Metallic, Cardinal Red, Crimson Red Tintcoat and Deep Garnet Metallic. As far as lighting goes for GMC, there is some mixup between order guide and the press release. Press release show HID but order guide shows halogen projector. All trims do get the LED signature apparently as well.

Silverado shows no changes yet. HD gets the powertrain and visual tweek for 2017.

I had already emailed the HD Group Lead, Brian Goebel and when he responds (he's away until next week ) he will probably just confirm what you've said. Thanks for your help!

SMiller · September 1, 2015

The 2016 HD will look identicle to the 2015

Im almost certain they change the body to match the new 2016 1500's as a 17 model year ., and at same time they update/add power to both of their HD engines.

Cause 765 TQ is weak compared to the others 900LB TQ and 360/380 is weak for your HD motor. ( yes I know the 6.0 is stout but competition has more power and more torque)

New Super Duty is 500hp 1000tq, guessing the new Duramax will have to have crazy power numbers.

gmcnl709 · September 1, 2015

Received a reply today from a Ms. Kelly Wysocki at GMC and she stated that, despite the conflicting information between the press release and the order code guide, the 2016 HD's will have HID headlamps. Guess they're recognizing the current GMC HD owner's complaints about the light output of the halogen projectors until the 2017s come out, presumably with LEDs?? I may order a 2016 as i'm not towing anything that would require +900lb ft of torque.

sk · September 1, 2015

Received a reply today from a Ms. Kelly Wysocki at GMC and she stated that, despite the conflicting information between the press release and the order code guide, the 2016 HD's will have HID headlamps. Guess they're recognizing the current GMC HD owner's complaints about the light output of the halogen projectors until the 2017s come out, presumably with LEDs?? I may order a 2016 as i'm not towing anything that would require +900lb ft of torque.

I think all 2016's get standard HID projectors. LED's will then be optional on the LTZ/SLT 1500 and standard on High Country/Denali 1500 (all 1500's get the new front end treatment).