Headlights look dim on a new Yukon Denali

[acapote86]

Does anyone else on here feel like their headlights are dim when driving at night???

it seems as if the LED is drowned out and not projecting. If anyone has had this concern, how did you resolve?

 

[Doubeleive]

Does anyone else on here feel like their headlights are dim when driving at night???

it seems as if the LED is drowned out and not projecting. If anyone has had this concern, how did you resolve?

I haven't heard of anything on the new trucks but you could always bring your concern to the dealer and ask them to check the alignment and check the output with a lux meter, which they should have but not 100% certain.

 

[suterusu]

Could have the faulty headlight sensor issue that causes headlights to come on during the day, not sure if they are reversed and don't come on at night...meaning you're only seeing the lights the DRL's are providing. Worth investigating if you can see the reflections of the headlights vs. DRL's on the back of another car in the dark.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Could have the faulty headlight sensor issue that causes headlights to come on during the day, not sure if they are reversed and don't come on at night...meaning you're only seeing the lights the DRL's are providing. Worth investigating if you can see the reflections of the headlights vs. DRL's on the back of another car in the dark.

Relatively easy to figure out, reach down and manually activate the headlights...Does the green headlight indicator go on on the dash.
If so, then get out and look at the headlights, they should be on. If only the DRL are on, the headlights will be off, and the LED Light Pipe which outlines the headlight area will be lit, which is ONLY the DRL.

I think the headlights are really good, and highly effective.

 

[SSGUNNER]

They are too good that other drivers flash their highs thinking I have my highs on…

 

[Danimalx87]

I was initially undwhelmed with mine, but they seem to be appropriately lit, without being a hazard to other drivers. They are right at eye level of someone driving in a smaller vehicle, so I can see why people flash me thinking my high beams are on.

That being said, I turn on my fog lights 100% of the time to even out the ground coverage for rolling hills to avoid shadows.

 

[StephenPT]

All headlight modules have adjustment, at least in the Z-axis. If you're getting flashed by oncoming drivers, you should bring them down a tad - it doesn't take much to make a difference to oncoming drivers and you won't notice any reduction in performance. All production lines have an end-of-line headlight adjustment process. Usually it involves a person looking at a computer screen and using an electric drill to adjust the headlight until the screen gives a green light. It's very plausible this didn't happen or they adjusted it right to the upper limit and called it a day.

 

[jonnyb]

I've installed the brightest headlamps I could find! Also, installed brightest fog lights as well and use them 100% of the time - aim them up a bit - it really works well. My vehicle - 2004 yukon xl

 

[grbmds1]

I've installed the brightest headlamps I could find! Also, installed brightest fog lights as well and use them 100% of the time - aim them up a bit - it really works well. My vehicle - 2004 yukon xl

2015 here, What headlamps and fog lights did you get? I have halogens right now.

 

[JGinLA]

I saw overpasses illuminated better than the roadway my '22 Tahoe was on. Brought lights down just a touch, I'm happier, oncoming drivers are happier. My '15 Camaro left the factory even higher. Wife's '18 Colorado was perfect. I go back to dimmer switches on the floor, Javelins, LTD's and Crown Vics etc. on the job. If I was driving it every night, it would be aimed right.

 

[R32driver]

Headlights on our '21 are amazingly bright

 

[Doverpoint]

2017 Tahoe, and lights are dim. I am going to try and align them downward a bit.

 

[chevyguy04]

I have a 22 Denali and agree the headlights seem dim, I have the air suspension so it rides fairly level so I am going to see if I can adjust. But as I’m typing this a 21 or 22 Tahoe pulled up in the parking spot next to me and we are parked up against a wall and theirs are a lot brighter. May have to have it checked with the dealer.

I had the headlights on in the sunshine issue, it was just in for a service and their happens to be a DRL recall, they updated the software, but it hasn’t been a sunny day since to know if they stay off. On a gloomy day they are working properly

 

[GChahal]

Does anyone else on here feel like their headlights are dim when driving at night???

it seems as if the LED is drowned out and not projecting. If anyone has had this concern, how did you resolve?

I agree, the headlights on my 2021 Yukon Denali are not the brightest. I’ve had the DRL recall done as well but no difference. I wonder if there are any brighter after market options. If anyone knows please do share. Thanks.

 

[Chad G 1979]

Have you tried taking it to dealer ti make sure the headlights are properly aligned? Ut is possible they are not aimed correctly. My 23 Tahoe has the brightest headlights i have ever had on a vehicle. I dont even need fogs or high beams. I would love fog lights but not required for me.

 

[CMoore711]

I drove a ‘21 Yukon XL SLT for over 2 months and I too thought the headlights were lacking a bit. They were somewhat acceptable, but the output surely didn’t wow me. I have experienced brighter headlights from other lower priced vehicles.

Any aftermarket option would have to be an entire headlight assembly as the LED chips are integrated into the projector housing.

Unless someone wanted to invest in some higher quality brighter LED chips, open up the headlight assembly and remove factory LED chips and solder in the upgraded ones.

One would probably have to open up a Yukon headlight first and determine what the factory LED chips were to know what chips could be a potential upgrade.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

The headlights on my Denali are by far the best I’ve ever had on a vehicle. Bright, white, and seem to be perfectly aligned

 

[CMoore711]

I can confidently say that the LED headlights on my wife's 2019 Escalade ESV are brighter than the 2021+ Yukon LED headlights.

Maybe that was intentional? Haven't had any experience with the 2021+ Escalade headlights to know if they are much brighter than the 2021+ Yukon.

 

[Pro299]

Mine seems plenty bright when driving. Viewed from outside, not so much. I think there's just not much light "spillage" which I see as a good thing.

 

[GChahal]

Does anyone else on here feel like their headlights are dim when driving at night???

it seems as if the LED is drowned out and not projecting. If anyone has had this concern, how did

Are there any aftermarket options available?