12_Angry_Wombats t1_j43ukdk wrote on January 12, 2023 at 11:52 PM

“General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because the headlight beams can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers,” - March 2022

Its a manufacturing issues with vehicles being outfitted with super bright headlights. I drive a 2018 pickup, no after market parts at all on it, and I get flashed all the time at night because people think I have my high beams on, when in reality my headlights just sit higher up than your typical car.

You're not going crazy, brighter headlights are a known problem, and companies like GMC are already taking steps to fix it.

redfieldp t1_j450xai wrote on January 13, 2023 at 5:12 AM

You need to adjust your headlights so they point lower. High-riding pickups are the exception, not the rule.

XJlimitedx99 t1_j465mzr wrote on January 13, 2023 at 1:05 PM

IIRC only one specific model had a recall. There was a flaw in the housing design.

I don't know what model truck you drive, but I recently picked up a 2019 F-150 and had to aim the lights down because I was getting flashed. Aiming the lights on this truck is very easy. Only requires a screw driver. Hardest part was finding a flat spot to park with a wall.

12_Angry_Wombats t1_j47fkpk wrote on January 13, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Yup, it was one model.

Sierra 1500 with 18" winter tires. I actually sit lower than what the truck was intended (I got it used with 22" low pros). I'll look into the headlight adjustment some more, as you're not the only one who brought it up. Thanks

XJlimitedx99 t1_j47n3bt wrote on January 13, 2023 at 6:57 PM

If you have a leveling kit, there's a very high chance the headlight aim is to blame. Many people install kits to level the rake on their truck and don't compensate the headlights.

My owner's manual had a section on headlight aiming. Perhaps yours does as well?

RetiscentSun t1_j4axlks wrote on January 14, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Have you tried getting yours adjusted?

12_Angry_Wombats t1_j4d26bg wrote on January 14, 2023 at 9:25 PM

I honestly didn't know it was a thing I could do until now. Just moved to the area from out of state, and hadn't really found a good mechanic yet. Now I know I can get some kits and do it myself, I have a project to tackle when it warms up a bit.