Tahoe/Yukon Headlight Information Thread

[kbuskill]

Just thought I would post this info in here to add to the knowledge base.

I installed the Supernova V4.0 9005 LED in the high beams of my '08 Suburban today and they fit without any modifications to the core support.

They might even fit in the low beam location but I cannot verify that for sure.

 

[buck91]

Pretty sure those Supernova V4 LEDs are "supposed" to work well with the factory halogen housings. If they weren't so pricey I'd drop them in my low beams (in H11 base) and test it out!

 

[kbuskill]

Pretty sure those Supernova V4 LEDs are "supposed" to work well with the factory halogen housings. If they weren't so pricey I'd drop them in my low beams (in H11 base) and test it out!

I had the V3.0 in H11 in my low beams... they worked very well until one bulb died.

 

[ChuckC]

Wow - great thread to read through. But I am still struggling on what the consensus is for the best 9008/H13 replacement for a purely stock 2009 Yukon is? Looking to go as bright as possible as I do a lot of mountain driving and since this is a Hybrid, there are no fog lights. Thanks!

 

[dro45]

You know, I've read all the way through this thread, including the awesome pinned first posts. I am not a hobbyist, just a driver who drives at night in deer country. I simply need as much light to the distant sides of the road on high beam, so I can spot deer about to cross the road. Deer vs. auto happens to somebody just about every day.

After all this time, is there a simple bolt on solution for a 2009 Yukon? I don't need flamethrowers, just as much light as I can get for a very reasonable amount of money.

Sure appreciate input on this.

 

[gooffeyguy]

You know, I've read all the way through this thread, including the awesome pinned first posts. I am not a hobbyist, just a driver who drives at night in deer country. I simply need as much light to the distant sides of the road on high beam, so I can spot deer about to cross the road. Deer vs. auto happens to somebody just about every day.

After all this time, is there a simple bolt on solution for a 2009 Yukon? I don't need flamethrowers, just as much light as I can get for a very reasonable amount of money.

Sure appreciate input on this.

I'm no expert, especially with the nnbs (2007-2014) models, but on my 2001 Yukon when I changed the standard bulbs to Sylvania Silverstar Ultras it was night and day difference. Brighter, whiter light, and only cost around $40 for the pair.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[dro45]

I'm no expert, especially with the nnbs (2007-2014) models, but on my 2001 Yukon when I changed the standard bulbs to Sylvania Silverstar Ultras it was night and day difference. Brighter, whiter light, and only cost around $40 for the pair.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Thank you. I'll look into these.

 

[buck91]

I would discourage the silver stars. Over priced, under performing.

Philips xtreme vision/power have been good to me on my fords.

If yours takes the same as our last 2011 hoe then the h11 can be converted to h9 and the 9005 to 9011 VERY easily with large increases in light output.


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[gooffeyguy]

I would discourage the silver stars. Over priced, under performing.

Philips xtreme vision/power have been good to me on my fords.

If yours takes the same as our last 2011 hoe then the h11 can be converted to h9 and the 9005 to 9011 VERY easily with large increases in light output.


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Compared to the standard ones that were in my 2001 since, well I guess new... Lol, the Silverstar Ultras are a big improvement.

They're also brighter than the stock ones in my 2012 Denali.

I'm no light bulb expert and I'm sure there are better bulbs out there. The stock headlight went out on my 2001 a couple years ago, so I picked up the pair of Ultras at Walmart and am happy with them

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Fir_Na_Tine]

Silverstar Ultras are nice but I haven't been able to get a full year out of them yet. That brighter whiter light comes at a price of burning out fast.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Silverstar Ultras are nice but I haven't been able to get a full year out of them yet. That brighter whiter light comes at a price of burning out fast.

Weird, mine have been installed for about 2 years. My headlight housings show no signs of moisture inside and I make sure to either wear latex gloves or use a paper towel so as not to directly touch the bulbs when installing.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[dro45]

Silverstar Ultras are nice but I haven't been able to get a full year out of them yet. That brighter whiter light comes at a price of burning out fast.

That is what I gathered by reading a ton of reviews of different bulbs on Amazon. Nice for a while, but they burn out quickly. Probably not doing that. I even thought of putting on a small bull bar to mount some decent driving lights. Maybe some Cibie Super Oscars?

Seriously, I can't believe how bad the stock headlights are on the 2009 Yukon. A friend has a 2012 Acadia and it seems to have 50% more light from stock setup.

 

[dro45]

Weird, mine have been installed for about 2 years. My headlight housings show no signs of moisture inside and I make sure to either wear latex gloves or use a paper towel so as not to directly touch the bulbs when installing.

I suspect you are right that a lot of the negative reviews on Amazon are due to mishandling the bulbs.

 

[Fir_Na_Tine]

Weird, mine have been installed for about 2 years. My headlight housings show no signs of moisture inside and I make sure to either wear latex gloves or use a paper towel so as not to directly touch the bulbs when installing.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

I have used latex gloves when installing them before. I never had a moisture problem though. But recently I have noticed on the one headlight the center piece that covers the front of the bulb, the hood thing or whatever you call it, is loose now. Might have to buy a new housing.

 

[BG1988]

You know, I've read all the way through this thread, including the awesome pinned first posts. I am not a hobbyist, just a driver who drives at night in deer country. I simply need as much light to the distant sides of the road on high beam, so I can spot deer about to cross the road. Deer vs. auto happens to somebody just about every day.

After all this time, is there a simple bolt on solution for a 2009 Yukon? I don't need flamethrowers, just as much light as I can get for a very reasonable amount of money.

Sure appreciate input on this.

I suggest you re-aim them before changing the bulb they might be pointing at the ground

I got luckly mine are perfectly aimed


and the HIGH beams are hella bright


It has the Quad mod I guess ..

 

[dro45]

I suggest you re-aim them before changing the bulb they might be pointing at the ground

I got luckly mine are perfectly aimed


and the HIGH beams are hella bright


It has the Quad mod I guess ..

I "think" they are aimed correctly, but you might be right. I'll get out there and check that. Thanks!

 

[ChuckC]

I, too, am only getting about 1 year out of Silverstar Ultras on my 2009 Yukon Hybrid. Still looking for an LED option for my stock housing/projectors.

 

[headala]

Thanks for this amazing resource. Now I gotta figure out this new world of retrofit..

 

[BG1988]

I would discourage the silver stars. Over priced, under performing.

Philips xtreme vision/power have been good to me on my fords.

If yours takes the same as our last 2011 hoe then the h11 can be converted to h9 and the 9005 to 9011 VERY easily with large increases in light output.


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white label Philips bulbs the high beams worked great compared to sylvania bulbs those high beams just threw the light in the trees not on the road like the philips bulbs do

 

[avalonandl]

That is what I gathered by reading a ton of reviews of different bulbs on Amazon. Nice for a while, but they burn out quickly. Probably not doing that. I even thought of putting on a small bull bar to mount some decent driving lights. Maybe some Cibie Super Oscars?

Seriously, I can't believe how bad the stock headlights are on the 2009 Yukon. A friend has a 2012 Acadia and it seems to have 50% more light from stock setup.

I always turn my headlight switch from Auto to Parking lights and hit the foglight switch if driving more than 15 minutes during the daytime. Saves the Silverstars from burning during daylight.

I would put HID's in if they werent such a PITA to change.