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xc_SS/RS · 12-27-2017, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 96SS10SS

They are still D1S Philips Osram bulbs with Panasonic ballasts (original were Matsushita - Panasonic’s prior alternate name for some product lines). I actually look forward to driving at night again. I have always loved driving at night and this issue was dampening my fun with the car. I highly recommend checking the reflectors if you can. Most likely that’s the issue.

when i change my grill i'll take a light off and see what the bowls look like

blackswan · 01-14-2018, 08:19 AM

Would be interested in working together with other owners about getting relief from Chevrolet. Mines a 2012 and this shouldn’t happen, let alone this soon. Clearly a safety issue and, no, this doesn’t happen to all cars.

96SS10SS · 01-15-2018, 11:29 AM

I would definitely support that. Does anybody know how to get something started to petition Chevrolet for assistance with a manufacturing defect?

shibbs · 01-15-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 96SS10SS

I would definitely support that. Does anybody know how to get something started to petition Chevrolet for assistance with a manufacturing defect?

Safercar.gov
You can also report a vehicle safety issue to NHTSA online at our vehicle safety Web site: www.safercar.gov. Select “File a Complaint” within the Defects and Recalls section of the home page. The information you submit via the Web site is recorded in VOQ format, entered into our consumer complaint database, and provided to our technical staff for evaluation.

When you fill out a VOQ online, you will be given the option of checking a box to authorize or not authorize the release of your personal identifiers to the manufacturer of the alleged defective product you own. Again, while you are not required to provide such authorization, doing so can sometimes help facilitate the recall process.

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/

It only takes about 5 minutes, and have the following information handy:

Email Address -- To file a complaint without one or for other assistance, please call the Vehicle Safety Hotline (Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236 / Hearing Impaired (TTY): 1-800-424-9153).
Your VIN
Make
Model
Year of your vehicle
Any documentation you have related to your complaint, such as photos or a police report

shibbs · 01-15-2018, 12:00 PM

I just submitted information for my car.

Let's get this sub-par crap fixed!

96SS10SS · 01-18-2018, 10:48 AM

Good idea. Complaint filed. Hopefully we can encourage others to do it and get some relief from Chevrolet.

shibbs · 01-18-2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 96SS10SS

Good idea. Complaint filed. Hopefully we can encourage others to do it and get some relief from Chevrolet.

Exactly. My eyes aren't getting any better!

blackswan · 01-20-2018, 10:09 AM

Submitted complaint today.

blackswan · 01-28-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

when i change my grill i'll take a light off and see what the bowls look like

Perhaps this could be done with a borescope after removing the bulb?

Maiden69 · 01-28-2018, 11:48 AM

The bowl on this cars is garbage... I had the same problem, and replaced the entire projector for a replica from TRS. I could understand that kind of damage using 50W ballasts, but not from the OEM 35W ones.

OSU Cowboy · 02-04-2018, 12:19 PM

I'm having the same issue. I installed new bulbs thinking that was the issue. Currently we can't even drive the car at night. Until I saw this I couldn't figure out what the issue could be. I'm going to buy new assemblies and hope that fixes the issue. Thank you.

blackswan · 02-04-2018, 04:23 PM

Just received the TYC's, got both as a package on Amazon for <$700. Will let you know how they go. Like another poster, I can't believe how poor the lenses are from GM!

blackswan · 02-11-2018, 09:47 PM

Installed and like other gent said BIG DIFFERENCE.

blackswan · 02-11-2018, 09:49 PM

Did anyone else who replaced headlights find a washer between lower outer tab and body mounting point? Thick metal washer, like a spacer actually... but not on the passenger side? Just the drivers, weird.

Also were your tyc replacements way out of Adjustment? Unsure what to expect here...

01-15-2018, 11:29 AM	#31
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	I would definitely support that. Does anybody know how to get something started to petition Chevrolet for assistance with a manufacturing defect? __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter.

01-18-2018, 10:48 AM	#34
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	Good idea. Complaint filed. Hopefully we can encourage others to do it and get some relief from Chevrolet. __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter. Last edited by 96SS10SS; 01-18-2018 at 11:11 AM.

02-11-2018, 09:49 PM	#42
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Did anyone else who replaced headlights find a washer between lower outer tab and body mounting point? Thick metal washer, like a spacer actually... but not on the passenger side? Just the drivers, weird. Also were your tyc replacements way out of Adjustment? Unsure what to expect here... Attached Images Last edited by blackswan; 02-14-2018 at 11:35 PM.

01-14-2018, 08:19 AM	#30
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Would be interested in working together with other owners about getting relief from Chevrolet. Mines a 2012 and this shouldn’t happen, let alone this soon. Clearly a safety issue and, no, this doesn’t happen to all cars.

01-20-2018, 10:09 AM	#36
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Submitted complaint today.

01-28-2018, 11:48 AM	#38
Maiden69 Drives: 2020 Orange Crush 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Boerne Posts: 150	The bowl on this cars is garbage... I had the same problem, and replaced the entire projector for a replica from TRS. I could understand that kind of damage using 50W ballasts, but not from the OEM 35W ones.

02-04-2018, 12:19 PM	#39
OSU Cowboy The Man Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 35	I'm having the same issue. I installed new bulbs thinking that was the issue. Currently we can't even drive the car at night. Until I saw this I couldn't figure out what the issue could be. I'm going to buy new assemblies and hope that fixes the issue. Thank you.

02-04-2018, 04:23 PM	#40
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Just received the TYC's, got both as a package on Amazon for <$700. Will let you know how they go. Like another poster, I can't believe how poor the lenses are from GM!

02-11-2018, 09:47 PM	#41
blackswan Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,443	Installed and like other gent said BIG DIFFERENCE.