Daytime Running Lights

I have a 2002 Silverado. Have had it since 11/01 and 40,000 miles and have changed one bulb. Bought a 2 bulb pack just in case, but haven't needed it yet.

Karl

well i have a 2000 z71, and have replaced 2. you do know that there is a clip that allows the DRL assem. to pop out like the head light does. i didnt find this out til a friend showed me, the first time i replaced it it took me 4ever trying to blub out with the assem. in place. i know keep a spare on hand just in case

its not as common as you might think but it happens they burn out but for most people it is no big deal i get maybe 2 or 3 a month in my shop states that do inspections dont even use the daytime running lights as a item for inspection so most people around here dont even care

My '99 Z71 Sierra still has the originals, but many aren't that lucky.

Dave

My 2000 Tahoe still has the originals... now watch one of em burn out because I posted

You're right George, if you have a light on the vehicle, whether factory or aftermarket, PA laws state that they must work to pass inspection. Some states (like NC) wave a magic wand and pass your vehicle on inspection (sometimes, they don't even look at the vehcle).

lol to the NC thingy. thats where i am at, and i USE to know places that did that, BUT USE to is what got there lisc. pulled

for most people it is no big deal i get maybe 2 or 3 a month in my shop

here in texas the drls dont have to work one burnt bulb or two we dont inspect them

We have places in PA that ignore the laws too but here, if it gets bad enough, you go to jail. My daughter took me with her the last time she had her van inspected in NC and the 'inspector" checked the headlights (took all of 3 minutes) and then put the sticker on. It takes about 30 minutes (or longer) to inspect a vehicle around here. There are other states that have very lax vehicle inspection laws too, it's not just NC.

I replaced mine on my 2000 Silverado with amber bulbs (4157 NALL). these are the long life bulbs (there are also 3157 NALL long life bulbs as well), and they have performed great the last 2 years. The factory left light failed after about 9 months...

Why?? Just curious.

Dave

To be different. No other real reason than that. Actually though, from a safety standpoint, the amber bulbs stand out much better than the normal white bulbs do, IMO. I also have a 2001 Suburban with the stock