YITAMOTOR Headlight Assembly Compatible with 2003-2014 Chevy Express GMC Savana 1500/2003-2023 Chevy Express GMC Savana 2500 3500 4500 Headlamp Replacement Black Housing Left and Right Set (2025)

FAQs

Can you replace headlight assembly yourself? ›

Headlight assembly replacement is typically an easy task to do yourself, but it can damage your vehicle if done incorrectly.

If for any reason you cannot find your headlight assembly by entering your vehicle's year, make and model, you can find the headlight assembly for your vehicle by its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) number. The OEM part number can be found directly on the part itself.

Headlight assembly, also called a headlamp or headlight in automobile vehicles, is a pair of lights attached to the car's front. They illuminate the route ahead and assist the driver in seeing traffic. The headlamp is the connected device, and the beam of light from the headlamp is called the headlight.

A typical headlight assembly consists of the headlight housing, regular beams, high beams, and turn signal bulbs. A headlight assembly replacement can cost you anywhere between $50 and $100, depending on factors like brand and your vehicle specifications.

Then add the labor cost to replace a headlight assembly, which would typically be between $100 and $400, depending on how complicated the installation is.

Estimated Time: Around 10–20 minutes for an easy bulb swap, 45 minutes for a tougher bulb replacement, and up to 3 hours for a complete headlight assembly replacement. Experience Level: Amateur for an easy bulb fix. Professional for a full headlight housing R&R.

Every headlight is designated with a bulb size. For a bulb installed in your car, you can find the number stamped or printed on the side of the bulb. It's also listed in the service manual and in an auto bulb guide. Only the correct bulb size will fit in the headlamp housing and connect to the factory wiring.

OEM (Original Equipment) LED headlight units and tail light units come direct from the factory and are fitted at time of vehicle purchase, or as a factory upgrade (AKA factory fitted). Typically, before purchasing a brand new vehicle, you'll be asked if you want the following light clusters: Standard (Halogen) Units.

The prices for replacing the headlight assembly vary based on the vehicle make, model, and type (sedan, pickup truck, SUV). Good-quality headlight assembly prices can range from $250 to $700, potentially higher for LED headlights.

As long as these aftermarket headlights don't exceed brightness laws, they are legal to use. As a general rule, the color of taillights should not be modified.

Can you drive without headlight assembly? ›

Driving without headlights is unsafe and violates the law, so you should replace broken headlights immediately.

Often overlooked, but integral to your vehicle's performance is the headlight mounting panel. This plastic, fiberglass or sheet metal part holds your car or truck's headlights and grill in place.

It's not uncommon for a vehicle to have panels or parts that need to be removed in order to change headlight assemblies. The procedures to replace a headlight assembly are usually simple and straightforward, but can be time-consuming or more difficult on some vehicles.

The higher price comes from the simple fact that xenon light bulbs are much more powerful than a halogen, and while a xenon headlight is designed to last much longer than a halogen, it can still burn out eventually.

Luckily, if both or even just one headlight bulb seems to be dying, AutoZone has the quick-fix to get you back on the road quickly.

You will want to take the bumper cover off to get the headlight out.

Look for products marked as “headlight restoration kit” or “headlight lens restoration.” Using these products is a straightforward way to clean your vehicle's foggy headlights. When in a pinch, people who need to clean foggy headlights immediately have a few other options that can also get the job done.