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Jun 22, 2016 | 04:23 PM

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Headlight out...again.

This is the second headlight to fail on my 14 C7 with 42,000 miles. I have an extended warranty, so cost isn't the issue. Anyone else have this recurring problem?

Jun 23, 2016 | 09:31 AM

terrywerst

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You did the smart thing and got the warranty.

What is the issue? Electrical failure? Bulb problems?

Jun 23, 2016 | 09:36 AM

Foosh

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It's uncanny how many "one-eyed" GM cars I see on the road. It seems to be common in all makes and models and has been for years.

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Jun 23, 2016 | 09:53 AM

Red C8 of Jax

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Be glad you got the extended warranty, those headlights are big $$$$$$$.

Jun 23, 2016 | 12:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by terrywerst

You did the smart thing and got the warranty.

What is the issue? Electrical failure? Bulb problems?

I don't know. It goes from on to flickering to off.

Jun 23, 2016 | 02:39 PM

gmund

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Out of curiosity, what's the cost to replace the bulb if it burns out?

Jun 23, 2016 | 02:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gmund

Out of curiosity, what's the cost to replace the bulb if it burns out?

I was told by the dealer $850 for the headlight and $1,400 for the whole headlight assembly. I'm glad I purchased that extended warranty just before the normal warranty expired.

Jun 23, 2016 | 03:29 PM

ovrebo1

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$150 for a bulb http://www.autozone.com/collision-bo...?checkfit=true

$400 for an OK used one. You can get them for a couple hundred with damagehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2015-CH...RXabc1&vxp=mtr

$900 for a new OEM housing http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2015-C7...NSi5id&vxp=mtr

Last edited by ovrebo1; Jun 23, 2016 at 03:33 PM.

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Jun 23, 2016 | 04:03 PM

CriticalmassGT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ovrebo1

Yeah but a lot of times you can repair the OEM housing if the seals have failed by resealing it yourself. Mustang, Camaro and Challenger owners do this all the time when they are upgrading their headlights. Pop it in the oven to loosen the glue, peel apart the housing, remove left over glue. Do whatever you're gonna do, and reseal.

150 bucks for a light bulb is insane though.

Last edited by CriticalmassGT; Jun 23, 2016 at 04:04 PM.

Jun 23, 2016 | 04:09 PM

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ovrebo1

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I agree. I have baked headlights and its not that hard, but I doubt most C7 owners would have the ***** or confidence to stick their Stingray headlights in an oven.

I have also ran beads of silicone sealant around housings and have gotten rid of the fog on other vehicles, so that is also a viable, minimal invasive option.