Jump to content

GMC Interior Backlight Colors by Year

Blautronics

Recommended Posts

Blautronics New Member

Blautronics

Posted
Posted

I'm trying to find info about what color led backlights were used for the headlight switch, 4wd switch, infotainment etc at different times. Anecdotally I have heard that GMC trucks all had red backlights until 2017, but I'm now finding info that conflicts with that. Specifically I'm trying to find out what years of Sierra 1500 definitely had red backlighting.

B R A D Enthusiast

B R A D

Posted
Posted

My 2016 Siera had red backlighting - my 2018 has blue

 

*Denali's had blue I think (2016)- maybe that's where the rub lays

 

Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk

 

 

 

 

Blautronics New Member

Blautronics

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Okay so it sounds like 16 and back are red then. Thanks for the info guys. I bought a 2019 Limited, which we know is really just a 2018 in disguise. I like it a lot, but the blue interior is not my jam so I'm trying to acquire pieces from red Sierras to replace it with.

  • 3 weeks later...
Dubblrest1985 Enthusiast

Dubblrest1985

Posted
Posted

I am extremely pleased to hear that I am not the only one with this "disorder" lol. I come from over a decade of driving Audi vehicles and love the red/red/black instrument clusters. Aesthetically as well as the functionality of night time transition from tail light to gauge cluster.

 

So much so, that I passed up on numerous "deals" to be had with plenty of F150's due to their blue set ups. (some had the red/black)

 

That being said I bought a 2017, Saw the red needles and assumed I was in the clear, however had the feeling that something was a bit "off". I am intrigued by your idea of converting to red and would like to see the before/after results.

 

Keep us updated!

reardiff Enthusiast

reardiff

Posted
Posted

Personal opinion, but red to me screams 90's Pontiac. My wife had an 07 G6 that was red and drive me nuts until the day we sold it.  But everyone has their own opinion.  To answer the original question, I have a 2017 and it is blue.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.4k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,840
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    appletrav
    Newest Member
    appletrav
    Joined

  • Who's Online   5 Members, 0 Anonymous, 655 Guests (See full list)

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Core-Lokt
      Wiring Help, Please

      By Core-Lokt · Posted

      Thanks; I looked there a few minutes, and I think I can find something. I really never looked there, as I thought it was stuff like PTO/aftermarket bodies/accessories like snow plows.
    • newdude
      2 speed transfer case optional now?

      By newdude · Posted

      This is a 1/2 ton thing ONLY.  All HDs 2020-2026 have the two speed transfer case, with Autotrac as an option.     1/2 tons 2019-2026, regular 4x4s come with a single speed case (no 4LO!), and trucks with Z71 ordered, or all Trail Boss trucks come with the 2 speed case.  2 speed case is also an option on WT, and is also standard on High Country.  
    • newdude
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By newdude · Posted

      2013 5.3 still to this day calls for the PF48 filter.  Which as a 15psi bypass pressure.     There is a TSB, 17-NA-157 that talks about the PF-63 and PF-64 filters which have a higher bypass rating of 22psi.    TSB HERE - temp.xml   "Beginning in 2012, the oil pumps began to regulate main gallery feedback instead of pump out pressure. This means that the oil pump now does not begin to regulate until pressure is built up to the main gallery. This change reduces the amount of time it takes to provide oil to the engine bearing and lifters during extreme cold start conditions.  Main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are present on the following engine families which use Spin-on oil filters: Small Gas Engine (SGE), Large Gas Engine (LGE), High Feature (HFV6) Gen2 and Small Block Gen5 gasoline engines. These engines with the main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are factory built with an ACDelco® oil filters"   It also calls out what engines use those filters.  The gen 4 small blocks were not on that list (LMG, LC9, L9H, L92, L94, L20, L96).  Gen 5 small blocks use the higher pressure filter.          That all said...   Your 7045 Napa filter is the PF63 equivalent, with 22psi bypass.  You are already using the higher bypass pressure filter.  You CAN keep using it, you don't technically have to use it though.  
    • Grumpy Bear
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Do you know WHY the filter relief setting was increased to 22 psig?    When the new system goes into the second stage the pump volume ramps up considerably. It was found that the 15 psi filter bypass setting put the filter in bypass on a warm engine when the second stage was activated. Raising the filter bypass setting forced the filter to do what it designed to do. Filter. Preventing debris from circulating during high load, high rpm operation.    So next question is how did GM find this out? VLOM/lifter failures and a deep dive by Melling Corp.    Last question. Is it required? Look at it like this; a motor may be equipped with a rev limiter. But it only works if the set point in reached. That 22 psig setting only matters if the pressure differential across the filter media exceeds 15 psig during normal warm operation. Second stage kicks in around 3000-3500 rpm.    I can't answer your question because I don't know you and how you use the truck. But I think there is enough information here to let you decide for yourself. 😉
    • Coastie05
      give me some tips to make my truck look better

      By Coastie05 · Posted

      Go back to OEM wheels. 

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...