Headlight Replacement Chevrolet Truck 88-98

Here is how to replace the headlights on a 88-98 Chevrolet truck. In this video I replace the headlight and turn signal housings on my Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. This is an easy job to do. If you just want to change the headlight bulb on your truck, just take out the two top bolts and pull the headlight forward. To replace the headlight and turn signal housings, you need to remove the grill to get to the headlights. It is an easy job to replace the headlight bulbs and housings on an old Chevy or GMC truck from General Motors. In this video, I show you how to remove and replace the grill on a Chevrolet truck as well. Here is where you can buy a set of replacement headlights for your truck:
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These are the LED headlight bulbs I used:
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[@ronniehernandez8267]

Nothing better than learning from someone who knows exactly what he’s talking about!!! Much Appreciated!!!

[@stefandwoodham]

Exactly... because there is nothing better then breaking shit while taking it apart...lmao

[@juniorpineda4151]

Thank god for youtube. I remember when i was a kid there was no youtube you could go watch a video that shows you how to do things. People sharing their knowledge with other people is awesome. I came to see how to change my headlight light bulb i though it was done from behind and it would be fast an easy but i looked back there and i couldnt see the bulb wires the horn was behind that head light. I assumed i had to take all that grill off i thought those metal things you said to take off to change the bulb were for adjusting the headlight i had no idea those came off and the headlight would come out. Thank you my friend you just saved me from doing alot of unnecessary work

[@stevemaloney7305]

The grill clips on the lower right and left were somehow fused to the grill - broke one trying to get it out. Not as easy as the video shows. On the other hand, the clip in the middle was a piece of cake with the tip of using the long screw driver. All in all a great video that allowed me to get the job done quickly.

[@robertforrest9021]

Did step thru all phases of removal, worked like a charm

[@michaelscarlata8314]

Really amazing video man. I have a 1996, and I've been wanting to change the headlights but I wasn't sure how hard it would be. You made me feel a lot more confident about getting the job done. Great explanation and great work with camera shots!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. The headlights are pretty cheap too I think you can get a set for less than $100. I put a link in the video description.

[@kalm420]

Same year 96' I just bought a new headlamp kit for 69$ now I don't have to have someone install it lol ty

[@TGarner117]

I have a 96 tahoe and did the led swap for my main lights and now they flicker when the switch is in the off position and the ebrake is released. if the ebrake is applied they will cut off. if the lights are turned on "third position" they work fine. If the parking lights are on "second position" and the ebrake released they flicker. Any recommendations

[@roblanda8644]

I have a 98 tahoe that I am getting ready to replace the grill and lights on so this was very simple and useful video, Thank you for uploading.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

[@TeamJCWhitney]

Very detailed explanation especially with the hooks and lights specifications. Good job guys!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@marrysloan4969]

@@hoohoohoblin . Ok

[@thareazondet]

Thank you, this is exactly the video I need it for my granddad’s truck

[@lundyfan30]

Awesome video! I just don’t understand why Chevrolet had to make it so damn difficult to change a simple bulb on our pick up trucks.

[@rbrooks1305]

Dude , seriously watch another video. This is a super simple procedure when done CORRECTLY . This guy is a hack ! Watch the MVS Rides video for instance . For a simple LED bulb upgrade, it takes like 10 minutes or less!

[@wolvenar]

Thank you. All the info I needed right away. That let me get right to it while letting the video play out

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@elddir3676]

just got a z71 with chevy grill gonna replace with a gnc grill thanks for the great instruction

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

[@jacklambert2607]

Thanks for the excellent instruction. Although, now I have to apologize to my grandson for constantly advising me to solicit help from your videos. I suppose it's about time to abandon my old school M.O. of taking stuff apart and breaking and replacing what I sought to fix! Dang kids!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

[@Jeff-my9vc]

Great video. Lots of info and I like the cut in videos explaining things.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@l.a.ramslvr3143]

Nice video, loved the Rams Plate over the California plate towards the end nice move!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks!

[@treymetzger]

Appreciate the video. My ‘91 didnt have clips. Had a screw behind each parking light

[@Twitter_sucks]

It's amazing what just new light units does to an older truck.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. It looks a lot better.

[@xlbbman]

Awesome video!!! Your editing skills and humor make a great combo!!!!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks.

[@paulbrosco281]

lucky to have found this vid on my first search. top notch.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@born_again_torinos]

After watching this, I did my 92 GMC High Sierra headlights. For those of you who have the GMC instead of the Chevy, there are no tabs to push. It is all just the bolts and the grill comes right out easier than the chevy grill.

[@24kgraham]

great video! I've watched about 15 "how to remove the grille" videos and not one showed the trick on how to release the tabs on the bottom of the grille... thanks!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

[@8msquared870]

thank you so much for cutting to the chase, so many of these videos have like 10 minute long intros. good stuff:)

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@jovontaelewis6820]

Thankyou you made it so simple.

[@tommcclure6492]

thanks for taking time to make a tutorial much appreciated

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@michaelpepper885]

Omg your f****** awesome. You explained everything simple and actually gave visuals that you can see and comprehend. Do you know how many videos are out there about this andbthey don't even make mention of which bulb is being used to replace? Or are in some dark garage with a scrappy cell phone camera shooting I to a dark engine that seems like the phone has been taped to a drunk toddlers head as wobbles and shakes and eventually slams into something. Or they cut to some wierd angel and you spend more time trying to figure out if they're under the truck or under the hood. It's bananas. I thank you sir and my 97 siverado thanks you and you should get the youtube Nobel Peace Prize for your outstanding ability to be a normal, logical, intelligent human being. I know it probably doesn't seem to be an amazing standard but now a days people like you are the last of the Mohicans. I don't think the clones will make them grade for natural selection and they're f**** once we are all gone. Andnim pretty sure AI recognizes this as well lol.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I can help. I try to keep it simple.

[@rc6147]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@armandoserrano4336]

Makes it look easy! thanks. My only negative comment would be the Ram's plates!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Ha ha! Thanks!

[@justinchenault3462]

Thank you for making this video, it helped me out alot

[@signalsoldier]

Best video on this on YT!! Thanks mate

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@matthewadolph51]

Awesome great video brother couldn't have been more simpler and to the point and you're right I do think the grill looks better when it's on the ground LOL

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@RM-ly2gx]

Made it easy, thanks!

[@mitchellgibson45]

Very detailed video! However, I’ve swapped out headlights without removing the entire grille. I just took the two long retaining bolts out, swapped the lights, and put the bolts back in.

[@jrlinco93]

He does mention doing just that in the video and description.

[@rbrooks1305]

THANK YOU .EXACTLY ! I knew this guy was a dweeb a soon as he said, he wasn't putting LEDS in the brights. Why even bother! And then to show people.all these unnecessary steps. Please pull this video down. Its misleading people, it FAKE NEWS. Where is the ministry of truth now?? Probably, too busy making sure everyone's headlights are wearing a mask.

[@gregsilva1472]

You don’t have to worry about keeping track of the plugs on the running light and highbeams they won’t plug into each other

[@ahanduppropertyacquisition8323]

Great license plate. Horns up!!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Go Rams!!!

[@kevinmalone4998]

Thanks man this helped a lot

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you for you're video.🙏

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@franciscovargas2457]

Súper helpful 👍🏽

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@Dezzylyricz]

I was born when this truck was made. Trucks looks great! I'd remove all chrome or paint over chrome.

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Harmbae Mafia That would be a good look. A lot of the chrome is plastic and it is starting to look bad.

[@jeffnolan7392]

if you like driving around in a brick, and ugly one, with plastic shitty headlights.

[@houstonbigfooter]

Jeff Nolan,im guessing english class was too hard for you?

[@metalheadmaynard2684]

great video, now im off to change mine too

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@Zendazyy]

This guy knows his shit. Thank you 🫡

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@emaildavidlehman]

Thanks for the info!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@keithrawls5606]

A very fine video, thanks!!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@rickylowry3213]

Thank you!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@Dezzylyricz]

I'm trying to rat rod, a old military work truck. The vortex 6.0 I hear it cold start in my dreams. Someday soon.

[@grahamwalker2740]

If your changing the whole headlight housing you should change the backing plate and the only way to really do that is to do how he said which is to remove the grill

[@gdub454]

You dont have to take the grille off to change headlights...I know this because I had a 99 Chevy Tahoe ..all you have to do is take out the 2 long hexagon bolts that mount the headlights to the back plate and pull the headlight assembly out and then you will have access to the hi & lo beam lights..ez peezy...no need to mess w/ grille at all

[@hoohoohoblin]

That is true, but on my truck the nuts those long bots go into had broken loose so I couldn’t get them out, and the lenses were hazy, so I decided to replace the whole thing.

[@jeffnolan7392]

As if these trucks aren't shitshow enough, the entire web is full of shadetree morons who don't know a "star" drive is a "torx", and all the videos I've seen on these trucks are posted by beerologists who never made a dime working on a truck. He said, "rad" e "ator". Make sure you use the shaky cam cinematography method.

[@pokey70291]

@@jeffnolan7392 Stuck up much?

[@olliefoxx7165]

@@jeffnolan7392 Bet you're a blast to be around. Maybe you should write a book on How to be a Douchebag for no reason at all

[@DFreshD]

Very good video, used for my 2000 k3500. Title says 88-98 but everything was exactly the same on mine. Thank you!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@texasyall948]

Good video man lol

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks.

[@bodiddly1634]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@kevinrichards3288]

Those generation Chevy & GMC fullsize pickups that have the glass headlamps are very rare nowadays.

[@jamescwolf]

Thanks!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@tonemag0516]

Looks good like that might just leave it 🤣

[@ultra78721]

You do not have to detach the bottom clips ..I took the grill off along with the bottom bumper filler that is attached! Bumper filler is only attached to the grill and no where else! And in addition mine had two screws one on each side behind the parking lights! 93 Silverado is a little different than this one. Only from what i mentioned!

[@thewoodsytype7243]

Thank you !!! I just bought a 98 z71 extended cab with 5.7L v8 engine....... a lot of work to do but the engine is purs like a grizzly bear 🤣🤣

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. These trucks are built to run forever.

[@ironlionzion2265]

thanks

[@MikhailSkulls]

Most of my grill clips are broken. It's on the list. lol

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Kyle P I was amazed I could get it in and out of there without breaking anything. This plastic gets more and more brittle with age. Grills are pretty cheap, and you can get some funny looking custom ones, so if I ever do this again and break it, I’ll just get a new one.

[@johnlee6329]

“Well that looks good like that so we might just leave it” 💀 I have not laughed that long in a really long time

[@GApawpawandnana]

Replacing all lights in my late husbands ‘95 Chevy Silverado. Any suggestions why the driver’s side replacement bulbs are very dim? Previous original bulbs didn’t do this.

[@Dezzylyricz]

Body match it or maybe a work site orange 🤔. Im saving money to get a 2500hd I want to cast a cow skull and make it my grill and trans cooler. Then weld a bumper from the casted skull. Body work gives character. Plus work trucks are the backbone of America.

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Harmbae Mafia That sounds good.

[@zevach17]

Best part... Uno, dos, tres, cuatro =D Saludos de México

[@hoohoohoblin]

+zevach17 Gracias!!!

[@look4one159]

You do NOT need to remove the grill. the headlight housings are two-piece assemblies that let you remove two loooong screws and then pop out the lens housing.

[@hoohoohoblin]

True. But on my truck I couldn’t unscrew the removal screws, so I show you how to do it one way or the other.

[@MichelLinschoten]

hoohoohoblin perhaps use some Wd40 or anti seize . Taking the entire grille out is ridiculous

[@nehuge]

What do those top two steel spindles that point straight up do?

[@jafetfructuoso3133]

Hi i actually got a struggle trying to order some headlights set for my Chevy Silverado 1992 , the site i'm bought from said at first a 1994 headlights set could fit well, but when i bought it, the same site its actuamly saying "this item is not gonna fit"im confused

[@tmarx88]

Regular bulbs you can touch all day, its the Halogen bulbs you don't get ur bodily fluids onto, I've had one blow up almost in my hand once so I got first hand experience with that shit. lol. Good video though, thanks.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@mikeday9699]

Hey bro great video. What is that small cooler hanging on the front of the AC condensor? Thanks.

[@renecastro6287]

Trans cooler

[@ficuswizard945]

That's the money move lol.

[@chrisnichols8287]

These guys are SUPER helpful… I have a ‘95 K-1500 Silverado and found their tutorial just in time to replace my headlamp package assemblies. THANKS GENTS- y’all are GREAT!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@elmeroch3350]

Awsome

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks.

[@paulwhatley4597]

Great, video! Did i miss what brand or link to what you used? I would love to do this for my dads truck

[@hoohoohoblin]

I got the kit from 1aauto.com.

[@ScullyBrewing]

Ive seen a couple sites say the headlight kits are not interchangeable between C1500 and K1500 suburbans. Any idea why? They look identical to me

[@cajunspawn]

I just watched another video. The guy changed the upper headlights without removing the grill.... by using a 3/16" ratchet with extension going through holes in the body above the lights. ??? Maybe a slight difference somewhere from what you were working on.???

[@garyalexander367]

Have a 95 silverado It has 2 little brackets on each side at the bottom. Get to them by going in from the running light hole .

[@BlueCollar72]

The 5 grille bolts are the same in theb99 OBS suburbans

[@jeffeverde1]

So how was the light output with the LED low beams ? And beam pattern with the replacement lenses? After living with it for a year, is it a change you'd recommend?

[@hoohoohoblin]

The LED lights are really bright, and it was hard to get them to aim low enough not to blind people. I ended up changing them back to regular ones because I didn’t want to get a ticket.

[@gerlandkent6377]

I've got a 1989, GMC 1500 4x4 short bed truck

[@iblackbeard]

My 89 has separate light bulbs 4 of them. I assume this single large bulb setup for each side will fit right in to replace my current 4 bulb setup?

[@hoohoohoblin]

No. You would need to order a different kit. It would probably install in a similar manner.

[@markholland1778]

Why remove the grill? Only to replace the light-bulb housing? Can bulbs only be replace without removing the grill?

[@ricardogracia3152]

Whatsup ...i have a 98 sierra and i just want to ask where did you get those LED bulbs and which ones were they so i can get the same ones

[@hoohoohoblin]

Here’s a video I made about the LED headlights. I bought the, on eBay. LED Headlight Installation Tipskzbin.info/www/bejne/d5nGnYSPa6uCnZI

[@MichelLinschoten]

Yah well a great video on how NOT TO REPLACE YOUR HEADLIGHTS. The grille doesn’t have to come off at all

[@markholland1778]

That's what I was wondering. I recently started driving my Dad's old 95 Chevy and need to replace the bulbs. I am having difficulty removing the headlight assembly though. The side marker light is keeping it from coming forward.

[@sentinel8711]

yep spot on you dont have to

[@andybub45]

Have fun re aiming your headlights.

[@MichelLinschoten]

Andy's Shop Wtf you even talking about dude super simple.. you don’t even touch the adjusting screws at all

[@calvinf7145]

❤

[@schuylarhouck]

Good God why take the grill off lol? If you need to put on new mounting brackets, just remove the signal lenses. Take old brackets out through the empty signal lens housing. Get new ones in the same way.

[@jesusber3997]

Not bad for a rams fan.

[@213mexicanpride]

Dónde puedo conseguir esos faros de LED?

[@CC-xs1hh]

Hit a deer two nights ago, busted grill, and lights, so this video is very helpful, are those headlights glass or plastic? So many aftermarket products, I'm going to do the whole clear upgrade, thanks guys for any advice.

[@hoohoohoblin]

They are plastic. I don’t think it’s legal to sell glass ones anymore for newer trucks. It’s pretty easy to get the whole grill apparatus out, and I know people sell stock replacements and also custom ones with plans and things in them.

[@jeffnolan7392]

he kin kownt to twealve, clean throo

[@orlandozizumbo8814]

How are the headlights holding up any condensation building up ? Or water leaking in lens

[@hoohoohoblin]

They’re still working great.

[@MrRyanpuddin]

It be nice to know how to replace the orange side lights

[@Toutplus]

I have a 93 c3500 with that looks just like yours. Are these headlights composites or not. thanks

[@hoohoohoblin]

They are made of some kind of plastic. Definitely not glass.

[@virtualpianoman5175]

I have a '95 and am thinking of doing something bodacious and wild... Thinking about backdating the grille and headlights to the 1988-89 style... Thoughts??

[@hoohoohoblin]

I bet you could do that easily. The body style is the same, so I bet the mounting points are as well.

[@donnablake247]

How do I take out the long rod just to replace my bulb. ??

[@jamesm568]

I had to use a plastic spacer for the driver side to get the headlights to aim properly

[@fredz1408]

Are there any replacement pods/LED for this age?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I bet somebody does make one that just plugs right in. I didn’t even think about that when I did this. There are definitely LED taillights sets you can buy.

[@fundacherry2754]

Just curious on how well these held up over the last 3 years, I'm worried about how good they'll look in the long term

[@hoohoohoblin]

They still look like new, and I keep my truck outside all year round.

[@keithbartlett7679]

Shoot I'm drilling the back out for the high beam led. Yee Yee.

[@carloslaraa72]

i have an '89 silverado with the glass headlights. just purchased these on ebay and im planning on swapping the grille as well for an updated '95 one. does anyone know if its a direct fit?

[@aldairguzman747]

carloslaraa72 it should be

[@missingremote4388]

The round ones are glass. The square one is plastic

[@TylerSmith-pi8mc]

Is the orange on the sides part of the grill or can that be replaced separate

[@hoohoohoblin]

They can be replaced

[@georgiabigfoot]

Hello thanks for making the video. How have the Brock housings held up? I see the Brock Amazon link still works, but your led bulb link is broken. And I’ve noticed everyone else on KZbin who has a led bulb review on YT that is more than a 1 year old has a broken link. Why is that you think ? Maybe they are trying to hide bad reviews ? Any update on yours ?

[@hoohoohoblin]

It’s possible that they’ve recalled the LED headlights. Mine went bad and I went back to incandescent. Everything else is holding up just fine.

[@georgiabigfoot]

@@hoohoohoblin great thanks for your reply. As far as incandescent goes have you found a favorite that is nice and bright with those brock housings ?

[@jonathancurley6594]

How have the LEDs held up at this point?

[@hoohoohoblin]

Not very well. One of them broke, and I threw the other one away. I went back to normal lights.

[@Numba1hunna83]

88 to 91 GMC sierra is very different. The grill doesn't need removed and the low and high beams are seperate assemblies.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. They tried to differentiate the trucks by giving GMC a different grill. On the Chevy truck, you can remove the headlights without removing the grill if you want to, but a lot of times the bolts are so rusty you can’t. That’s what happened to me.

[@shaunhunter7474]

What website can I find the headlight len for a 1991 Chevy Silverado C1500?

[@hoohoohoblin]

There are links in the description to places where you can get the headlights.

[@jjw882]

not me watching to go do this on a 95 with the exact same light kit lol