2006 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior lighting Problems

“I see you recalling bmw cars for lights failing! Why don't you recall GM trucks and SUV's for failing running lights? From their introduction they have been advertised as a safety feature! I would guess 97% of all GM trucks and SUV's have one or both of the lights not working! An obvious design flaw!! My 2006 Silverado has had the passenger side light replaced 4 times. If this is not a safety issue, even though advertised as such, it cost owners a big sum of money to keep repairing them because of GM's obvious faulty design!! Why does GM get a pass but bmw does no? Thanks”

“The contact stated there was a shadow 2 and 1/2 foot wide on both sides of the vehicle when the high beams were illuminated. The dealership was informed. Updated 9/5/2006 -”

“2006 chevy Silverado with faulty brake lights. Consumer stated that the brake lights have failed four times in ten months. This failure almost got the consumer in a serious accident. The consumer discovered the bulbs were not burning out, but the problem was due to arcing caused by poorly designed socket contacts. The consumer stated GM needs to redesign the socket to provide line contact at the socket/bulb electrical interface. The present design provides contact only.”

“1. New style headlights on new chevy and gmc pickups are fine at a distance, but are blinding as they approach closer from the rear. 2. Newer vehicles equipped with fog lights are a problem. They are typically used all the time and frequently mis-aligned. They should be require to default to the off position when the engine is turned off. This would probably eliminate 95% of the usage and therefore, problems. 3. The new LED tail lights, particularly on large trucks are too bright. While they may be effective, you cannot tell if the brakes are applied or not. 4. …”