Replacement headlights

[Tombigbee]

Does anyone have a gauge on the quality of these "replacement" headlights? They are supposed to be identical to the factory headlights but they are not genuine GM.

 

http://www.carparts.com/details/GMC/Sierra_1500/Replacement/Headlight/2015/SLT/8_Cyl_5-dot-3L/REPG100119.html

[O_J_Simpson]

For the same price you could buy OEM used like new. Heck, cheaper than that price.

[Tombigbee]

For the same price you could buy OEM used like new. Heck, cheaper than that price.

 

Where? I cannot find any. I am looking for the 2015 SLT with LED DRL to replace my SLE lights.

[Lgetz]

Right now 14+ used headlamps don't seem to be readily available on eBay. Found some in Houston Craigslist for a 16+ SLE (HID Lighting) for $280. Just be patient and look on those sites plus the marketplace here.

One thing in reading description of the lights you mentioned it says "clear lens sold separately." Make sure assembly comes complete or that lense isn't another 75-$100 or more.

[Tombigbee]

Right now 14+ used headlamps don't seem to be readily available on eBay. Found some in Houston Craigslist for a 16+ SLE (HID Lighting) for $280. Just be patient and look on those sites plus the marketplace here.

One thing in reading description of the lights you mentioned it says "clear lens sold separately." Make sure assembly comes complete or that lense isn't another 75-$100 or more.

 

Thanks, and most all on ebay have broken tabs.

[Tombigbee]

For the same price you could buy OEM used like new. Heck, cheaper than that price.

 

You've been online a few times since you said this, could you please tell me a source for this?

[O_J_Simpson]

 

You've been online a few times since you said this, could you please tell me a source for this?

Craigslist and here. Ebay is a crap shoot for wrecked parts that body shops are selling after getting full replacement cost. That is why you see so many broken tabs on Ebay. They are not worth it. I actually got a pair of 2015 SLTs sitting around that I planned on selling once my 3/36 warranty is up. Hanging on to them just in case I had to make an electrical warranty claim. Replace mine with 2017 LEDs.

[Tombigbee]

Craigslist and here. Ebay is a crap shoot for wrecked parts that body shops are selling after getting full replacement cost. That is why you see so many broken tabs on Ebay. They are not worth it. I actually got a pair of 2015 SLTs sitting around that I planned on selling once my 3/36 warranty is up. Hanging on to them just in case I had to make an electrical warranty claim. Replace mine with 2017 LEDs.

 

Ok, thanks for the info. I'll keep an eye out at both, no luck for a few weeks now.

[L86 All Terrain]

I would go aftermarket anyway, many of the 2014 and 2015 GMC SLT projector lights have condensation issues when temperatures fluctuate. I put a "vent" in mine when I did the Morimoto HID conversion. Plenty of great aftermarket options out there but I would personally stay away from 14-15 OEM SLT projector housings for this reason. If you have a Chevy you are golden.

[Tombigbee]

I would go aftermarket anyway, many of the 2014 and 2015 GMC SLT projector lights have condensation issues when temperatures fluctuate. I put a "vent" in mine when I did the Morimoto HID conversion. Plenty of great aftermarket options out there but I would personally stay away from 14-15 OEM SLT projector housings for this reason. If you have a Chevy you are golden.

 

Many people like aftermarket headlights and to each their own, but I do not like headlights that are not stock. So the only aftermarket option I have are the linked lights. I am just hesitant on the quality.