Headlight complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% | 1,000 miles |
| 2024 | 7 | 5% | 76,000 miles |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% | 7,000 miles |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% | 1,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% | 13,000 miles |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% | 2,000 miles |
| 2015 | 9 | 5% | 0 miles |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% | 101,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% | 110,000 miles |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% | 135,000 miles |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% | 30,000 miles |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% | 175,000 miles |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% | 103,000 miles |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% | 55,000 miles |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% | 123,000 miles |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with left turn indicator light activated, the message "Turn Signal light Fault Detected" was displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the headlight assembly. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the contact stated that the vehicle had since returned to normal functionality. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 76,240.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while at a stop sign all lights on the outside of the vehicle began to turn on and off independently. No warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlight control module needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they referred him to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 61,000.
The vehicle mileage is 1,886. The vehicle steering command left or right turns had beautiful chime sound. The dealership could not find the signal chime commands. They claim that this vehicle doesn't have chime when turning right or left. This high-end truck has a lot features that dealership don't know about. This vehicle mileage is very good on the highway 22.4 miles per gallon.
The vehcile only has 1779 miles. The ac unit operated for short period time. The outside temperture was 95 degree fahrenheit all the controls were not inoperate. The A/C compressor pump was not functioning. The only items working was the fan motor blowing hot air. I restated the vehicle and still no cold air output. The dealership said they could not find any problems with A/C unit. The unit operated normaly and the tempertuer is 35 degrees output. The second problem the dash panel emergency light cable was never installed. The dealer had to order the part.
Purchased new Aug 2019 in PA. Headlights had condensation behind them within the first month. Brought it into the service dept. in Bedford PA. Was told they wouldn't do anything with it because the issue would resolve with the air port in the back of the headlight assembly. The situation did not resolve, took it back multiple times and they refused to replace headlight assembly while it was under warranty. Now there is an inch of water in the headlight, and the bottom right blinker quit working. Of course now it is out of warranty, and the dealership in WI where I moved is quoting me $1500 to replace the headlight assembly and seal.
Headlights are foggy causing less and less light to drive by. Transmission has a hesitation when going from P-D, P-R, D-R, and R-D. It does this most of the time but not all the time. Transmission makes loud popping noises at times. Seems to be mostly when almost stopped or from almost stopped and then accelerating. Seems to try and shift gears also when truck goes into Regen mode when stopped at traffic light or stop sign making loud popping noises. It does this sometimes but not all of the time.
When in drive entering an incline the engine will lurch to a higher gear. Also when driving the light in the front panel will go dark. Can not read speed, tack, gas level all black. ( for 30 sec, 45 sec then for an hour and a half) also the air-conditioning will turn on automatically without me turning it on and no indicator it is on. Then later the air-conditioning indicator light will turn on . Still without me turning on the air-conditioning. At all times truck was in motion on street or highway.
Very poor headlights when driving at night can easy over drive headlights when driving in rural areas were there are no street lights above start to loose good vision at 50 to 75 feet in front of truck this is very bad headlights these should have never been aloud to be put on the road somebody going to hurt with these lights and nobody is doing nothing about it I only hope that GM steps up or fed step up and make GM make this right before people get hurt.far to often people half pay the price before things are done about addressing the problem.they fixed the headlights on the 1500 trucks so they know they have the problem on 2500 and 3500 trucks. Thank your number one taxpayer
Related recalls (1)
Interior lighting
Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that May not illuminate when the brake fluid is low.
Remedy: Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began July 9, 2001.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years have headlight problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2015 (9), 2024 (7), 2003 (5) and 2005 (5) model years. Headlight complaints make up 5% of all complaints for the 2015.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 2500 headlight problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 01V-220 (interior lighting, Jun 26, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 2500 headlight problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles; 58% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tail lights (2 mentions), followed by the headlights (2).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.