Installing New Headlights In the Chevy Traverse

Had another headlight bulb go out in the Chevy Traverse. After doing it a couple times I have found a couple tricks that make the job a little easier.
#ModdingAddiction #chevy #DIY

[@lindseyfernandez8557]

Thank you so much for videos like this. As a single mom I literally followed step by step pausing when needed to change my passenger light. I feel so accomplished. I can’t tell u how appreciative I am and for the money I saved.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Way to go glad I could help.

[@HewHolden]

Simple things like lights and wiper blades save you lots

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Yes indeed my wife told me the dealer told her $174 I immediately said hold up KZbin boom 💥 😂!!!

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Thansk alot

[@BellaBaby321]

@@ModdingAddiction single broke mom here and I agree with this comment. Was quoted 250 even though I bought the part. Gonna follow this step by step. Thank you so much !!

[@soysuave8426]

Thanks for the video! I’ve replaced bulbs on a lot of older cars and almost lost my mind when I saw opened the hood of the traverse. Never would’ve thought of going from under the wheel well.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Seems to be the new way manufacturers are going. It makes sense but also not haha

[@anagarcia669]

wow super easy thanks for your amazing explanation! I didn't even need my husband to do it!! I did it my self!🥳🥳

[@matyrhoda]

I just fixed my headlight by myself thank you so much

[@jmbooze9346]

I raised the hood to change my passenger bulb and the only words were WTF! And not abbreviated. Thanks for your video it walked me right through and saved a dealership trip

[@ModdingAddiction]

I did the sam thing started taking things apart in the hood and was making it no where lol.

[@christians6359]

Thank you very much for the video! Simply the best instruction I've seen here on KZbin. Changing the passenger side was a bit more challenging than the driver's side since I'm right handed. Thanks again!

[@PassengerInMortality]

The Gatorade bottle tip was the bomb!

[@ModdingAddiction]

The simple solutions sometimes are the best

[@johncole2469]

Worked. The first one (drivers side) was more difficult than second one (passenger). The clip is a pain to figure out. Rest is easy. Now you need one for high beams. Apparently wives (such as mine) like Traverses.

[@ModdingAddiction]

That’s a good idea I might have to make video on that

[@deangelobaltrop1578]

I just got me a 2014 Chevy Traverse and I want to install led headlight bulbs and watching your video helped me out alot😁😁

[@ModdingAddiction]

There you go. Do they preform as good as the stock headlights? Thinking about switching mine over

[@deangelobaltrop1578]

@@ModdingAddiction they perform even better; once you switch to Led, you will not switch back to stock because led is better and brighter👌🏾

[@ibmark740]

Your video saved me 200 bucks from the dealership. Two bulbs were 32 bucks at Auto Zone. Number 20 Star screwdriver. The Gatorade (I did two sizes) tip was invaluable.....giving me all the room I needed. At 70....my arms are thinner so that helps. Your instructions were clear and concise and made the job easier than I could have imagined. I actually looked at 4 videos and ONLY yours made any sense. Kudos for your knowledge and expertise! I generally pay someone (a lot most times)...but you gave me the confidence to give it a try.... I feel a sense of accomplishment....my wife said we’ll put the savings towards a trip to the casino.....go figure 😐😊. From Michigan...(no rain....just snow)....thank you. Mark

[@ModdingAddiction]

That makes every bit of it worth it. I am so happy that I can help someone out. Thank you for the amazing comment and thank you so much for watching my video.

[@composercreator]

You went above and beyond with the detailed tips. Thank you very much!

[@TheVburgh]

The tip on removing the clip first really helped. Thanks

[@dawnberry-arndt3461]

Grew up watching my dad and helping boyfriends work on cars and I never would have guessed to go the way you did. Way more simple than taking all the other crap off on top!!

[@charlenemarshall2190]

This video made it super easy to change by bulbs. He explained every step perfectly. The hardest part for me was getting the old bulb out. My light had a different clip then what was shown in the video but after I figured it out it was super quick and easy to do. Thanks so much for all your help.

[@mariapena7315]

Thank you for posting this. It was very easy to follow and a great step-by-step explanation.

[@edmundodelatorre846]

Thank you so much!!, I like the way you use the right words and appropiate language, it is very cool to see videos like this with no cursing and really well explained, specially for us latinos trying to learn or perfection our english, BLESSINGS!!

[@ModdingAddiction]

Thank you so much I love having comments like this and subscribers like you

[@dls27seconds]

I've watched 3 videos on this now and you're the only one who actually showed the car up above the wheel well. That helps me a lot as I'm not mechanically oriented!

[@ModdingAddiction]

Glad I could help and you got this I believe in you

[@LearntoRV]

Appreciate the kindness. Got it done parked at an RV park the other day.

[@JeremyStrickling]

Dealership: That will be $350 to change both headlight bulbs, sir. Me: Ha! KZbin it is then. *Hangs up phone*.

[@NolaKhing]

Thanks man!! My lady was very impressed how I was able to get this done after she was told all the complicated ways it could ONLY be done. I was done within minutes!

[@ModdingAddiction]

Good job my man looking like a stallion haha glad you could do it

[@metalmob50]

It’s 3:33 in the afternoon and I’m going to attempt to change the headlight bulbs first my sister. I was going to go from the hood to change them until I watched this video. I’ll get right back with you to let you know how I did. Well, I changed the high and low beam headlights in the drivers side. I got a bungee cord to hold the fender welt back. The low beam was pretty easy to change out but the high beam was a little more difficult. There wasn’t as much room to work with and you couldn’t really see what you were doing. I just kept at it and I finally got the high beam changed out. Thank you so much for posting this how to video. It really made a difference. I don’t think I would have got it done otherwise.😊

[@jimmielouharrell5089]

A great job explaining set by step directions. I was having a hard time because I was thinking the horn was in the way. Once I realized it wasn't. It took me about 15 minutes from start to finish.

[@ronaldlauppe7265]

Excellent,even I was able to follow.

[@dylanmoon6121]

Watched 3 videos and they were very confusing. You made this very simple. Thank you!

[@ModdingAddiction]

That’s always good to hear. I’m glad that it helped you out

[@JulioMartinez-cd6um]

OMG!!! Thank you so much for this video. I recently bought this car and the bulb went out. Like you i spent hours trying to figure how to change it. I was ready to take it to a mechanic but they were about to charge me a arm and a leg to change it for me. I looked it up on KZbin and came across your video. Great way on how you explain how to do it and the extra tips you also mentioned in your video. Thank you once again.

[@krobertello3461]

TY for posting and got showing the details in getting the bulb out by turning it and the sides of it. So helpful! Saved me $200 per bulb in labor!

[@ModdingAddiction]

Always good to hear that glad you got it done

[@WinningWithWarchild]

Last year (2020), my Texas dealer wanted $250 to replace my left side low beam bulb on my 2012 Chevy Traverse LTZ. I'm not a car guy so I found a body shop that would do it for $100. Watched them fumble around with it for 45 min but they finally got it done. 3 days ago (May 2021), my right side low beam went out, ordered ACDelco part for $7.95 on Amazon which came in yesterday. Watched this video and replaced the bulb in about 20 min, 10 min of which was me fumbling the new bulb re-screw-in because I was dead set on doing it backwards. Once I pulled my head out and turned the bulb the other way, it went right in like a charm. All I did was unscrew the 3 Torx 20 screws, pulled the rubber back, inserted a duck decoy instead of Gatorade can, did the rest by feel - easy peasy. Was able to do it by feel by watching how you did it with the flashlight. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video!!

[@ModdingAddiction]

That’s amazing glad you could do it. You are welcome

[@WinningWithWarchild]

@@ModdingAddiction Best of luck to you!

[@fred6722]

After watching your video, it inspired us to do it ourselves. Thanks so much for sharing!!! We were able to complete it in under 20 minutes and save big $. All the best to you!

[@keannalemons3694]

OMG thanks your video really helped me understand how to change out my bulbs.....I will be doing it today.....such a life saver

[@stanhansen8844]

This video is awesome. Perfectly described, great detail. I would have never had thought to go this way. Btw, to viewers who are doing the right side, a couple of the directions are the opposite, just keep that in mind. Great video!

[@ModdingAddiction]

Good call. When your in the moment its hard to think of all the angles

[@greggaxley8390]

@@ModdingAddiction thank you for posting this video. My sister has replaced the bulbs SEVERAL times on her 2014 Traverse, and today I'm ordering her a set of LED's from Techmax. They are direct insertion, shaped just like the bulb you pulled out (just LED strips instead of a filament), way brighter, and I'm on my second year in one vehicle with them, no complaints. Just installed them in the Highlander yesterday, but I expect the same longevity.

[@baileyride]

Best one out there for this, great explanation and camera work.

[@jamaicanblackqueen8897]

You have save me sir. Thank you so much for a detail video and saving me some money because these dealerships and mechanic shops ripping people off to change a dam lightbulb.

[@tg2888]

Great instructions. Hardest part was feeling where the clips were on either side to remove the bulb. That took the longest. Other than that, instructions were simple and the Gatorade bottle worked well. I had a small tray on the driveway to keep everything in to prevent it from rolling around. Thank you very much.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Thank you. Those can be very tricky since the wires on them are not very long.

[@krislaufau4280]

Thanks! Great video with clear cut instructions.

[@RuthMyrna]

Love your video!! Clear and easy to understand. Thank you!!

[@MrRufe0]

Great video bud! Lights are wrkn! Way easier than I thought.

[@alikhaligh]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I just replaced both driver & passenger side lights on mine (2016 Traverse).

[@doihle]

Thanks for this. Saved a ton of frustration

[@jasonmoore3036]

Thanks for posting this video. Took me more time to put the bottom screw back in than to change the bulb

[@jerseyxt1]

Dude, I wished, I had found your video a few months back. Wouldve saved me, some serious money on paying the dealer to do this.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Aww man never good to hear but hey for next time you will kill it

[@Sepharimangel]

Thank you for a 66 year widow on a tight budget! Tried before and got frustrated, then I saw your video turning the steering wheel and the Gatorade bottle! Wow. Happy and Blessed New Year to you and yours! Now I need to change my shocks😀

[@ModdingAddiction]

Sorry to hear that but glad you go the project done. I haven't tried to change the shocks out yet so I don't know if there is any tricks.Probably not but if your around the Portland OR area I would help you out.

[@nicholasmetzel7537]

Usually don’t comment but I watched a couple videos on this and yours was the the most helpful thank you brother

[@ModdingAddiction]

Thank you for the comments. That’s always great to hear that it helped someone out. Cheers

[@showsomerespect1433]

My 2009 Traverse had 7mm hex screws instead of torx 20 head screws. Could have been replaced by someone at sometime. Also my 09 inner fender wrapped under the bumper supports to the front and had two philips head screws that I removed along with a plastic body type pin that I pulled out to let the inner fender pull out better. I did make the mistake of removing the bulb before taking the connector and clip off-fits pretty tight and in a tight place. Take the clip off while bulb is still in makes it a lot better.

[@196940oz]

Great Video! Fast and simple

[@southernbellal1]

I did it!! I can be barely put gas cap on!! Lol thanks sooo much. My husband had little faith .. he said had to take all that stuff under hood . Ty Ty Ty !!

[@ModdingAddiction]

Glad to help and way to go!

[@brandontarr6472]

Just wanted to say thanks for the detailed video just got done on also my wifes Traverse took about a half hour both sides even tho it only needed the driver but thats just how I am like u said mine as well do both. Hers were alot easier than the ones on my CTS. Thanks again 👍

[@mjhawkzevahc6344]

Thank you so much if I had you tube long ago for my Malibu I wouldn't have paid 230.00 just to change out bulb. Blessing to you sir God bless

[@unbreakableironman]

Thanks. Worked perfectly

[@tahralsteward]

I was dreading having ro change my light bulb because I thought I would have to take the wheel off to get to it. Going to work on this tonight. Thanks!

[@brettybadbones]

Worked perfectly. Thank you, sir.

[@Gazelle0078]

Very good video. Good video coverage

[@ralphwilliams2396]

Great vid the groove thing really helped

[@davidkay7389]

Life saver. My first attempt was the typical method, try to take off the pop rivets and go thru the top. Nope... this is the way. Thanks

[@TaterNuts99]

Thanks man! This was super useful and really helped me out a lot!!

[@EricGreniervideo]

Great job showing the little details.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Thank you

[@jeremewaters8013]

Good video. Thanks for the help

[@Clayfrombrozone]

Dude thank you my headlight in my traverse went out and yea i didn't want to go through the hood but now that i seen this...makes it so much easier thank you very much!!!! Also hit the subscribe button keep up the helpful content...

[@ModdingAddiction]

If you go though the hood it is a task and a half that is for sure. Thank you so much for the sub it means a whole lot to me.

[@Clayfrombrozone]

Not a problem liked your content keep it up and that worked so much better going the route you did got my headlights going and it was definitely easier n faster

[@user-xy6cs7zj2r]

Thank you this will be my first time changing a bulb..

[@ModdingAddiction]

You got this

[@MichaelWorthy]

Thanks . I saw previous videos that highlighted the two, but not the bottom one. I was puzzled where the 3rd one was

[@hathama1088]

Thank you thank you thank you! That is ridiculously helpful!

[@bert5959ify]

Thanks for the info. 👍

[@robertdeanda1961]

Thanks that was very helpful 😃👍

[@mcring543]

Great video. I have a 2015 Traverse. Took me about 45 minutes to replace one low beam light bulb. Will probably take me 20 minutes next time. I had 1 tab on the back of the connector at the bottom to push in, not 2 on the sides and I had to study it for a while to figure this out. And the screws have a torx T20 head if anyone is wondering without watching the whole video. Thanks!

[@ModdingAddiction]

Yeah once you figure out how things kinda need to be placed it makes it super easy the next time. Thanks for the comment

[@ringdrummer7096]

it worked for me, first time. Good video Thanks Man.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Thank you and glad to hear

[@tashacollins2148]

I just changed my headlight following your video thank u

[@ModdingAddiction]

You are welcome glad I could help

[@dustinhart9094]

Great video!

[@dalewheeler5399]

Thank you! Best video on this.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thegrayschooleducation5133]

Dude!!! Life saver!! Thnx

[@Htown3Go]

Thanks 4 info Brother looks easy enough

[@ModdingAddiction]

Any time glad I could help

[@joshmiller7172]

ur a life saver thank you

[@xHadesStamps]

I miss the days when it was just three screws on top to remove the entire assembly, giving you all the room in the world to change the bulb. That's the way it *should* be. I'm glad ours has had the Torx screws replaced with Philips screws, though. I also check the bulb for fault marks (only on Travis), as ours had a wiring harness go bad. I'd love to remove all the extra bolts that aren't accessible and don't need to exist one day. I also don't have the energy to do both at once, and Travis is the only vehicle where I've known both bulbs to go out within a fairly small timeframe, so I don't do both at once.

[@ModdingAddiction]

I know right when there was room to get the maintenance things out east now everything has to be so small and compact that there is no room for anything. Getting starters and alternators are getting harder to get out and with the auto start stop they go out so fast

[@xHadesStamps]

@@ModdingAddiction Yeah. Seems they want to fill every cubic centimeter of open space. As for auto-start/stop, I absolutely despise it, and am glad that none of ours have it

[@ModdingAddiction]

Right and to pull the engine took half an hour haha@@xHadesStamps

[@ajsironworks3937]

Thanks man. Ya I gotta do this in the rain.

[@mikewarwick2231]

Great video

[@dandan2903]

so simple/appreciate it man

[@Jbird47978]

Thank you excellent video

[@AllBodyCareKelowna]

Great vid. Thank you, helped a lot

[@ModdingAddiction]

No problem 👍

[@matthewgineris8059]

Great Video brother. Made it so I didn't have to buy a Haynes manual just to change a headlight out.

[@mqquinmar]

Thanks for the helpful vid. Much appreciated

[@mqquinmar]

Thanks again for posting. I was able to replace the headlights on my wife's Traverse. Also helps when you have the correct headlight replacement as this saves 15-20 minutes of fiddling around 😀

[@carlos713astrosify]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@ModdingAddiction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@natashastills2982]

Thank you just did it on my own🎉❤

[@amybrown8613]

Bro you rock thank you so much for this video.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Glad to help

[@BFSilenceDogood]

Great vid.

[@kenmarychallis5033]

I agree with the comments below you did a great job with all the details & tricks to make this a simple job.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Thank you so much

[@lorettamorris8789]

best video I've seen!!

[@ModdingAddiction]

Thank you that means a lot and makes it all worth it. Have a great day

[@bjjellum6321]

Thank you if it wasn't for your post I would have hired someone. We changed out both and it took us 5 minutes.

[@cherylkay1636]

Thank you so much 👏🏾

[@erikzarate9961]

Appreciate you man

[@donniehelmly4920]

Thanks for that video...

[@eblack8362]

Thank you, it worked great and was super easy, now ive done this before but didnt quite remember how to do it. i called the dealer and they wanted 190.00 to change them, and i was like, people in hell want ice water. whatever

[@xPRxMEx]

Hey thanks so much man! Gonna do this today to my wife’s car 🙏🏼 great camera work! You described it visually to a T. What bulbs did u use for that exact headlight?

[@huskybangbang4581]

Gatorade bottle smart af

[@CarlyzClozet]

Thank you for this video. I can do this!!!💪🏽

[@ModdingAddiction]

I believe in you. You can do it

[@tonybestTV]

Good video

[@johnlindberg1794]

Saw this guy use a bungie cord from the hole of one of those screws to the hub cap to hold open that part you loosen if a Gatoraide bottle isn't readily available.

[@markb1254]

At 5:39 you said to turn the housing clockwise but actually turned the bulb cover counterclockwise.

[@ModdingAddiction]

Thanks for the correction.

[@markb1254]

@@ModdingAddiction Thanks for the video. My headlight change went smoothly because of your video demo.

[@neoskaisaras3454]

Thanks man, I gotta do this tomorrow for my girl

[@collinlynch4896]

Thank you for posting! You saved me so much time.

[@lennylenz]

Good Stuff I saw another video where they took the whole front end off to change a bulb!!!!

[@ModdingAddiction]

I know I was about to go down that road after dealing with going through the goon but thought about it for a second

[@strifeup2]

Thank you sir

[@Chris-oj5ce]

Whats the tool called to remove the inner clips by the springs

[@Javesike]

Anyone know how to replace the high beam bulbs on a 2012 Chevy Traverse? We were able to replace the lower lamp bulbs in the turn signal as well the low beam bulb, but we can't get the high beam bulb since there appears to be a bracket that prevents us for turning away the bulb?

[@angelabarnes4062]

thank you so much