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strych9 · 03-14-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Abomb1223

Just wondering how many miles all the lights should last before being replaced. My first turn signal just went out and sparked my interest . .

Both of my front T/S bulbs have burnt out within 7 months and 4K miles of driving. #$%^&

v6sonoma · 03-14-2013, 01:59 PM

It really depends on use and the rest is a crap shoot. I've had my truck for 13 years and the dome light, 3rd brake light and front turn signals are all original.

Even good bulbs die young. While I'll agree LED's SHOULD last longer the source of those LED's can lead to less than spectacular lifespans.

stray bullitt · 03-14-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonpope2003

900 a 1 halo?
or the entire headlight with halo?
I can get an entire projector assembly x2 for 600 on my g35 which was way more expensive than the Chevy all the way around.
and if it did burn that quick id be using the warranty on it.

that doesn't sound right at all.
and if it is I'll have them ripped out and put in aftermarket halos if they burn.

Yes, over here, I can only get a full replacement headlamp. Also the warranty in the UK, for imports does not cover, what they call consumables, such as brake pads, bulbs etc, even if they are ridiculously expensive. I have been looking on some of your American sites for complete aftermarket replacements, and think that it may be as cheap in the long run.
Still love the car overall though.

DuskSS · 03-14-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stray bullitt

Yes, over here, I can only get a full replacement headlamp. Also the warranty in the UK, for imports does not cover, what they call consumables, such as brake pads, bulbs etc, even if they are ridiculously expensive. I have been looking on some of your American sites for complete aftermarket replacements, and think that it may be as cheap in the long run.
Still love the car overall though.

yeh but it could be argued that the Halo is not one of those items. the headlight bulb itself may be but the halo is part of the headlight basically.

and as short a time as it was had it should be covered.
I'd be raising a stink over that.

Rock-It Man · 03-14-2013, 04:43 PM

My experience with bulbs is that they typically last 4-5 years.

But when one goes, expect the opposite side one to go within days if not hours.

The exception is bulbs that blow a few days after a mild bump to the bumper. Prticularly the read plate lights.

I expect that LED are less sensitive?

AlohaBR · 03-14-2013, 04:44 PM

95,000 miles and I had to replace tires. Nothing else so far.

Chevyman2 · 03-14-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaBR

95,000 miles and I had to replace tires. Nothing else so far.

Wow them oem lasted well.

Oldag · 03-14-2013, 05:09 PM

My experience was about 70,000 - 75,000 on the OEM Tiger Paws. Kept them inflated a little on the high side, & rotated.

03-14-2013, 01:59 PM	#16
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	It really depends on use and the rest is a crap shoot. I've had my truck for 13 years and the dome light, 3rd brake light and front turn signals are all original. Even good bulbs die young. While I'll agree LED's SHOULD last longer the source of those LED's can lead to less than spectacular lifespans. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-14-2013, 04:43 PM	#19
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	My experience with bulbs is that they typically last 4-5 years. But when one goes, expect the opposite side one to go within days if not hours. The exception is bulbs that blow a few days after a mild bump to the bumper. Prticularly the read plate lights. I expect that LED are less sensitive?

03-14-2013, 04:44 PM	#20
AlohaBR Drives: Camaros...is there anything else? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Great Lake State Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	95,000 miles and I had to replace tires. Nothing else so far.

03-14-2013, 05:09 PM	#22
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	My experience was about 70,000 - 75,000 on the OEM Tiger Paws. Kept them inflated a little on the high side, & rotated.