10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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The auto headlight function changes the instrument panel lights to dim when driving. Example: At 4 O'clock pm your driving East. The sun is setting towards the West so the light sensor on the dash that controls the auto headlight function doesn't see the sun directly thinks it's dark outside and turns the headlights on. When this happens the instrument panel lights go dim because you have set the dim control the previous night to a lower level that is not bright and distracting to your night time driving. When this happens you have to physically take your eyes off the road to adjust the dim control switch so the instrument panel light is bright enough during the daylight hour to see and read the instrument panel. Also it can be 12 noon with overcast sky's outside and the sensor can not tell that it is not dark outside. This is a hazardous and safety concern due to a distraction on a daily basis of having to take your eyes off the road when driving during these hours or conditions. Note: I had a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado with the auto headlight function and had no problems with its function being a distraction. It functioned properly. I have contacted GM with no response from them with a solution to this safety issue.
- Jessieville, AR, USA
- Dana Point, CA, USA