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2016 Sierra Denali Headlight Shadow problem

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Look at The retrofit source or Fast headlights. They have a kit to retrofit FX-R projectors straight into the stock headlights, your problems should disappear for $350, as well as have wayyyy better lighting

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You're not kidding! 14+ GMC lights are pretty bad. I too was hoping the new 16 lights would be better. Guess I'll have to see (or not, hahahahah) for myself.

To be fair, I am a light nut, usually put daylighters on all prior trucks relayed on the highs, except the 07-13 GMC lights were fantastic, didn't need anything.

You would not be disappointed with the new LED lights on these trucks. It's one small line that's noticeable. It's like a light house versus a candle. It's that much of an improvements. I drove my 14 for a year and a half and hated driving at night. I barely have to use the highbeams on my 2016 now.

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You would not be disappointed with the new LED lights on these trucks. It's one small line that's noticeable. It's like a light house versus a candle. It's that much of an improvements. I drove my 14 for a year and a half and hated driving at night. I barely have to use the highbeams on my 2016 now.

If I could get rid of that shadow line ...for sure the 2016 would be the best lights...but the light is not uniform...The low and high beam light need to overlap each other a small amount and not have separation.

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If I could get rid of that shadow line ...for sure the 2016 would be the best lights...but the light is not uniform...The low and high beam light need to overlap each other a small amount and not have separation.

You're exactly right. I'd like to know if it's a lens housing issue. I live in North MS, which is not the best place to take a vehicle to see if there is that type of problem. They'd just simply tell it was normal and run me out the door. Keep everyone posted if you find out anything.

rabbitman002 Enthusiast

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Does your truck have the articulating running boards? I wish I could have gotten a Denali, but the SLT had 20% off plus an additional $3500 GM rebate. Too much money to pass up, but seriously considering checking on getting the power running boards.

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Does your truck have the articulating running boards? I wish I could have gotten a Denali, but the SLT had 20% off plus an additional $3500 GM rebate. Too much money to pass up, but seriously considering checking on getting the power running boards.

 

Amp Power Steps are a cleaner installation, but don't move back toward the bed.

 

The GM boards appear to do nothing to help ground clearance.

Smickie500 Enthusiast

Smickie500

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Does your truck have the articulating running boards? I wish I could have gotten a Denali, but the SLT had 20% off plus an additional $3500 GM rebate. Too much money to pass up, but seriously considering checking on getting the power running boards.

Yes ,,,they are just OK ..not a big wow factor for me. Guess I can wipe my back glass a little easier.

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I bought a '16 SLT less than a week ago and I have noticed the horizontal dark band during high-beam mode. Illumination is superb compared to my '15 SLE even after the revision under PIT5374B.

 

The truck is going to the dealer soon and I'll bring up the issue.

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I also noticed this on my 2016 SLT. I adjusted the low beams up a little bit and it improved it a little.

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