daytime driving lights

[tattoobob]

All you need to do is put the E-Break on 1 click and this will turn the lights out, so they are not on all the time.

[Karl F]

Scott, 2 years ago, I was getting my old motorhome inspected, the foreman at CC Truck did the inspection, he checked every light, clearance lights, marker lights, fog lights, etc... now, i have had guys check the clearance lights before, but the fog lights? I told him nobody ever checked those before... he said, the law reads, if there is a light on the vehicle, ANY light, from the factory, it has to work... period, or it's a violation.

Any input from our men in blue, on this?

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

All you need to do is put the E-Break on 1 click and this will turn the lights out, so they are not on all the time.

I am not talking about headlights. I have a Silverado 2003, and the daytime running lights can be turned off at the switch if you want. Also at night I can do the same to the headlights on the beach if I want.


I bet the sockets are defective, GM just won't admit it but I will look into it further.

The socket does NOT look corroded, but it looks slightly discolored like it's burnt on the plastic.

I'll see if I can find the fuse and check that too.

[Vectorfisher]

It's a known problem with the GM's Also you can be ticketed for it but IMO that is not going to get you pulled over unless of course you are all over the road the DRL will be the excuse they need to pull you over. You will not get a sticker with it out and putting the E brake down one click doesn't work on the newer trucks. I have driven Fords since High School and was very happy with them my E-250 work van was totaled and I needed a van in a pinch so I bought an 02 GMC 3500 Savana this van is the biggest POS on the road electrical problems, intake manifold gaskets before 80k (BTW a known problem) and the interior is just sheet, the van has been sitting as I had surgery last Wed and my wife comes in the house the other morning telling me the heater fan/motor is running I'm like WTF keys are in the house so I go outside and sure enough the fans is running no keys in the van all the heater controls are off I also bought a brand new 06 2500HD which has been back 2x for exhaust shields rattling and driveline vibration that supposedely doesnt exist according to the dealer funny thing is when I drive my buddy's identical truck his is smooth as silk, btw it has been to 2 seperate dealers. And dont get me started on gas mileage should have went back to FORD cause GM=Junk IMO

[tattoobob]

I used to be a GM guy in the 70's but then I bought a ford and never looked back. I would never own a Chevy/GM, Dodge again I hear of to many problems. The E-break must have been the later ones

[sok]

Originally Posted by Vectorfisher

It's a known problem with the GM's Also you can be ticketed for it but IMO that is not going to get you pulled over unless of course you are all over the road the DRL will be the excuse they need to pull you over. You will not get a sticker with it out and putting the E brake down one click doesn't work on the newer trucks. I have driven Fords since High School and was very happy with them my E-250 work van was totaled and I needed a van in a pinch so I bought an 02 GMC 3500 Savana this van is the biggest POS on the road electrical problems, intake manifold gaskets before 80k (BTW a known problem) and the interior is just sheet, the van has been sitting as I had surgery last Wed and my wife comes in the house the other morning telling me the heater fan/motor is running I'm like WTF keys are in the house so I go outside and sure enough the fans is running no keys in the van all the heater controls are off I also bought a brand new 06 2500HD which has been back 2x for exhaust shields rattling and driveline vibration that supposedely doesnt exist according to the dealer funny thing is when I drive my buddy's identical truck his is smooth as silk, btw it has been to 2 seperate dealers. And dont get me started on gas mileage should have went back to FORD cause GM=Junk IMO

What he said.
The last two companies I drove for in the last 18 years had 75% Ford.
Including my F series I have replaced exactly 1(one) light bulb in 800,000 miles driving Fords. Interior,exterior,marker lights,etc,etc.
Chevy/GM? I still have the Torx driver I had to buy to remove the headlight bezel to replace the bulb AGAIN. From 1988.
Kind of off topic but somewhat relevant. My company runs Chevy 3500 vans.
Had a 2006 van that blew up a transmission after 1 year and 51,000 miles. Based in ME; all highway. Out of commission for a month.
Chevy will replace the transmission with a 5 year/100,000 mile transmission as long as we pay half.
?

[Raven]

Originally Posted by sok

Chevy will replace the transmission with a 5 year/100,000 mile transmission as long as we pay half.
?

50% warranty... chevy =

[sok]

Yes.
You read that right.

The 5 yr 100,000 on the drivetrain is for the '07s.
It was an '06
Therefore they (GM) wouldn't pay for it.

After 89,000 and 10 years on my own Ford it cost me $200 and a weekend of work for a new clutch.
With a little bit of luck it will last me another 89,000 and 10 years.