DRL - Some LEDs are out

aldaran · 07-20-2017, 06:31 PM

So I noticed today while stopped behind a pickup, that my DRL on the driver side looked like it had a gap between the LEDs. When I got to work I did a visual check and sure enough it seems like 2 of them are out. One in the middle and one on the edge. Going to take it in next week for warranty replacement. Has anyone have any of their LEDs go out on the DRLs?

aldaran · 11-21-2017, 09:51 AM

Dealer said it was ok. I told them about the gap in the LEDs and they said that the other LEDs were working and lit the DRL sufficiently so they would not replace it. Going to buy one on eBay and switch it out on my own.

17txcamaross · 11-21-2017, 09:58 AM

Your dealer is on crack. I would definitely not accept that as an answer. With any other product this would be grounds for replacement. I would swing into another dealer and gripe. We don't pay this kind of money to have parts go out year 2.

Childs Play · 11-21-2017, 01:02 PM

Agreed. I wouldn't take no for an answer. It's messed up. Fix it.

Either that... Or upgrade to color change DRLs from Oracle.

Megacide · 11-21-2017, 02:27 PM

If it's not 100% conformity to manufacturer specification they have to replace it. 98% of your light working is not good enough. Legally they have to fix it, whether they want to do it or not, they are bound to a legal contract and your warranty specifies 100% conformity.

I would go to another dealer as any dealer that brushes you off after buying a new car is just trouble.

aldaran · 11-22-2017, 11:04 PM

I'll post a pic tomorrow and you guys let me know if I'm just being too picky about it.

LtColumbo · 11-22-2017, 11:32 PM

The dealer doesn't get to make that call! File a complaint with GM about the defect AND the dealer attitude.

bodysnatcher · 11-26-2017, 02:33 PM

I think if your going to repace it yourself, which I hope you don't have to, the front cap has to come off to get to them.

aldaran · 11-28-2017, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bodysnatcher

I think if your going to repace it yourself, which I hope you don't have to, the front cap has to come off to get to them.

You are correct. I tried to access it through the front wheel well, but cannot remove it. When I take it in for its next oil change I'll complain about it again and see what they do.

pjz1082 · 11-29-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bodysnatcher

I think if your going to repace it yourself, which I hope you don't have to, the front cap has to come off to get to them.

That is exactly why the dealer doesn't want to replace it.

V8RWD · 11-30-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by aldaran

Dealer said it was ok. I told them about the gap in the LEDs and they said that the other LEDs were working and lit the DRL sufficiently so they would not replace it. Going to buy one on eBay and switch it out on my own.

That is uncool. Really uncool. I can give many scenarios were this would not apply. Is radio working sufficiently? How about suspension? How about engine? That is nonesense.

07-20-2017, 06:31 PM	#1
aldaran Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alice, Texas Posts: 579	DRL - Some LEDs are out So I noticed today while stopped behind a pickup, that my DRL on the driver side looked like it had a gap between the LEDs. When I got to work I did a visual check and sure enough it seems like 2 of them are out. One in the middle and one on the edge. Going to take it in next week for warranty replacement. Has anyone have any of their LEDs go out on the DRLs? __________________ 2016 2SS: Silver Ice, A8 Auto, Adrenaline Red, Black Rally Stripes, and Black bowties. My Journey..... 1100 Status - 08/17/2015 : 2000 Status - 09/28/2015 2500 Status - 09/29/2015 : 3000 Status - 09/29/2015 3000 Status - 10/19/2015 TPW 11/9 3800 Status - 11/04/2015 Seq: 122808 4300 Status - 12/17/2015 (Charlotte, MI) 4200 Status - 01/08/2016 4800 Status - 01/14/2016 5000 Status - 01/19/2016 6000 Status - 01/20/2016

11-21-2017, 09:51 AM	#2
aldaran Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alice, Texas Posts: 579	Dealer said it was ok. I told them about the gap in the LEDs and they said that the other LEDs were working and lit the DRL sufficiently so they would not replace it. Going to buy one on eBay and switch it out on my own. __________________ 2016 2SS: Silver Ice, A8 Auto, Adrenaline Red, Black Rally Stripes, and Black bowties. My Journey..... 1100 Status - 08/17/2015 : 2000 Status - 09/28/2015 2500 Status - 09/29/2015 : 3000 Status - 09/29/2015 3000 Status - 10/19/2015 TPW 11/9 3800 Status - 11/04/2015 Seq: 122808 4300 Status - 12/17/2015 (Charlotte, MI) 4200 Status - 01/08/2016 4800 Status - 01/14/2016 5000 Status - 01/19/2016 6000 Status - 01/20/2016

11-21-2017, 01:02 PM	#4
Childs Play Pizza & Wings Only $12.99 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 628	Agreed. I wouldn't take no for an answer. It's messed up. Fix it. Either that... Or upgrade to color change DRLs from Oracle. __________________ H-Town Camaro Club Past Rides: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 2012 Camaro ZL1 A6 2017 Camaro 2SS M6

11-22-2017, 11:04 PM	#6
aldaran Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alice, Texas Posts: 579	I'll post a pic tomorrow and you guys let me know if I'm just being too picky about it. __________________ 2016 2SS: Silver Ice, A8 Auto, Adrenaline Red, Black Rally Stripes, and Black bowties. My Journey..... 1100 Status - 08/17/2015 : 2000 Status - 09/28/2015 2500 Status - 09/29/2015 : 3000 Status - 09/29/2015 3000 Status - 10/19/2015 TPW 11/9 3800 Status - 11/04/2015 Seq: 122808 4300 Status - 12/17/2015 (Charlotte, MI) 4200 Status - 01/08/2016 4800 Status - 01/14/2016 5000 Status - 01/19/2016 6000 Status - 01/20/2016

11-21-2017, 09:58 AM	#3
17txcamaross Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 469	Your dealer is on crack. I would definitely not accept that as an answer. With any other product this would be grounds for replacement. I would swing into another dealer and gripe. We don't pay this kind of money to have parts go out year 2.

11-21-2017, 02:27 PM	#5
Megacide Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 15	If it's not 100% conformity to manufacturer specification they have to replace it. 98% of your light working is not good enough. Legally they have to fix it, whether they want to do it or not, they are bound to a legal contract and your warranty specifies 100% conformity. I would go to another dealer as any dealer that brushes you off after buying a new car is just trouble.

11-22-2017, 11:32 PM	#7
LtColumbo Drives: 2017 1LT RS V6 A8, 2020 Fusion Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 115	The dealer doesn't get to make that call! File a complaint with GM about the defect AND the dealer attitude.

11-26-2017, 02:33 PM	#8
bodysnatcher Bodysnatcher Drives: 2017 Black RS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 71	I think if your going to repace it yourself, which I hope you don't have to, the front cap has to come off to get to them.

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