Headlight bulb replacment

[Jworks]

2011 GMC Sierra, 4 dr, 5.3, 4x4

The driver side top bulb quit working.  Is replacing this something I can do myself pretty easily?

[Bleepster]

yes - fairly easy.  there are plenty of youtube videos.

 

 

Edited June 13, 2023 by Bleepster

[dsr611]

Depends on what you consider "pretty easily".  I've changed several on my '10 and '11.  You can pull the battery out and get to the bulbs without pulling the bumper and grill.  You'll also have the windshield washer fluid tank neck in the way.

[Jworks]

On 6/13/2023 at 2:11 PM, Bleepster said:

yes - fairly easy.  there are plenty of youtube videos.

 

 

Bleepster, as it turned out when I pulled the bulb out it came on.  Apparently it just wasn't making good contact.  No idea.  But its working now.  Thanks

[Jworks]

On 6/14/2023 at 4:08 PM, dsr611 said:

Depends on what you consider "pretty easily".  I've changed several on my '10 and '11.  You can pull the battery out and get to the bulbs without pulling the bumper and grill.  You'll also have the windshield washer fluid tank neck in the way.

diy611, yes .  I did pull the washer fluid tank and got to it.  Wasn't too bad but the old light came on so I guess it was just not making contact.  Thanks

 

On 6/14/2023 at 4:08 PM, dsr611 said:

Depends on what you consider "pretty easily".  I've changed several on my '10 and '11.  You can pull the battery out and get to the bulbs without pulling the bumper and grill.  You'll also have the windshield washer fluid tank neck in the way.

 

[MaverickZ71]

On 6/13/2023 at 12:54 PM, Jworks said:

2011 GMC Sierra, 4 dr, 5.3, 4x4

The driver side top bulb quit working.  Is replacing this something I can do myself pretty easily?

Either side is fairly easy on the dims (top bulbs), with the driver's side being easier than the passenger side. I had to remove the air filter box to access the passenger side headlight bulbs.