2022 Tahoe Illuminated Bowtie

[FrankP]

I'm installing the lighted bowtie on the front grill. It's been a very easy install. 20 to 30 minutes tops UNTIL I got to the headlight electrical connector. Easiest access is from the wheel well. The problem is you just cant get a good grip on it to pull it out. I can easily unlock the connector by pulling the slide back but not enough clearance to grip and pull. I've been trying to wiggle and pull but just don't seem to be budging. I keep going back to it. Been at it over an hour. It's not a smart idea to pull on the wires so ain't gonna that. Any suggestions or experience?

 

[R32driver]

I just did this and that connector was a bit stubborn also. I found the red lock thing felt like it slid back enough but was in fact not all the way. I reached down from the top with a long flatblade and pushed the red piece back just a tad more then reached up from the bottom, pushed the little tab down and it came right apart

 

[FrankP]

I just did this and that connector was a bit stubborn also. I found the red lock thing felt like it slid back enough but was in fact not all the way. I reached down from the top with a long flatblade and pushed the red piece back just a tad more then reached up from the bottom, pushed the little tab down and it came right apart

Yeah, Thanks. It was a struggle but the long flatblade did it for me also.

 

[Eusibius2]

Been thinking about adding this to mine. Do you like the illuminated badge? Is it worth the $200? Pics with it on would be great, maybe front view from a distance?

Thx in advance!

 

[R32driver]

Been thinking about adding this to mine. Do you like the illuminated badge? Is it worth the $200? Pics with it on would be great, maybe front view from a distance?

Thx in advance!

Where’d you find it that cheap? I paid $350 (year end gm sale, normally $495) for the lighted gmc emblem and installed it myself to save another $90 for install. Gmc puddle lamps cost me another $125. They both look at pretty awesome after dark

 

[Stbentoak]

One thing I've noticed about my emblem is that it has a slight visual "stutter" on the MC portion when illuminated. If you get your eyeball right up to it, there is something shorted out or not quite right. Going to bring it up at next service visit...

 

[Eusibius2]

Where’d you find it that cheap? I paid $350 (year end gm sale, normally $495) for the lighted gmc emblem and installed it myself to save another $90 for install. Gmc puddle lamps cost me another $125. They both look at pretty awesome after dark

Sry, it's almost $300 at ShopChevyParts. I already got the puddle lights just need to install them. Looking forward to the front emblem.

Any pics after dark?

2022 Tahoe | Bowtie Emblems | Black | Front Illuminated | Rear Non-Illuminated | Set of 2 87869425

Increase the visibility of your Tahoe with these eyecatching exterior lighted Black Bowtie Emblems from Chevrolet This Genuine Chevrolet Accessories Illuminated Bowtie package includes a Front Illuminated Black Bowtie Emblem and Rear Black NonIlluminated Bowtie Emblem The front grille emblem has...

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[R32driver]

Garage pic is all I have so far. Need to get some better shots in the dark. Looks pretty cool sitting across a parking lot after you remote start

 

[Eusibius2]

Very nice...! Is that an Impala next to it? Also nice from what I can tell...

 

[PaulGA]

I found the GMC emblem on eBay from gmpartsdirect for around $360 shipped, shopchevyparts has been out of stock for months for the GMC logo And even backordered directly from GMC.

I got the GMC logo, illuminated cargo sill, wheel locks, and my rear cargo mat mounted for $165 wasn’t horrible.

 

[Stbentoak]

I found the GMC emblem on eBay from gmpartsdirect for around $360 shipped, shopchevyparts has been out of stock for months for the GMC logo And even backordered directly from GMC.

I got the GMC logo, illuminated cargo sill, wheel locks, and my rear cargo mat mounted for $165 wasn’t horrible.

Can you tell me when illuminated are your letters illuminated completely all around equally? Mine shine brightly at the bottoms of the letters but not the tops. I’m trying to determine if I have a defective emblem or not.

 

[PaulGA]

Can you tell me when illuminated are your letters illuminated completely all around equally? Mine shine brightly at the bottoms of the letters but not the tops. I’m trying to determine if I have a defective emblem or not.

I’ll have to check closer tomorrow. I didn’t take it out tonight but from my memory, it looked super even top and bottom, our Sierra HD emblem was very even as well. Does a picture show your issue?

 

[Stbentoak]

Here's a picture, the G doesn't look bad but the middle of the M and the top of the C look like they are missing some illumination or bad bulbs.

 

[R32driver]

Very nice...! Is that an Impala next to it? Also nice from what I can tell...

I wish that was an impala. It’s a ‘68 Plymouth Fury III. Nowhere near as awesome as an impala but pretty cool ride nonetheless

 

[PaulGA]

Here's a picture, the G doesn't look bad but the middle of the M and the top of the C look like they are missing some illumination or bad bulbs.
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Mine looks pretty damn even. Sorry for the delay had to wait for night time to get a proper shot.

 

[Stbentoak]

Mine looks pretty damn even. Sorry for the delay had to wait for night time to get a proper shot.

Ya, Mine doesn't look that good. I'll bring it up to my dealer next time its in...Thank you.

 

[R32driver]

Looks pretty cool sitting across a parking lot after you remote start

 

[Banks22]

Yeah, Thanks. It was a struggle but the long flatblade did it for me also.

Any pics? Night time?

 

[R32driver]

Indeed lets see the glowtie...

 

[Stbentoak]

Got mine replaced finally under warranty. Just one of many parts that are practically nonexistent to get. Only 27 Black pieces left in the country as of yesterday and under restricted distribution to new vehicles only. My dealer somehow managed to wrench one loose.