Ladies! Change Your 2009-2014 Chevy Traverse Headlight Bulb Yourself!

[@xt8438]

This woman is truly amazing and oh so handy. A Godess in my opinion

[@kjsaffo]

I'm a do it yourself-er, and was also quoted $150 a bulb to replace. I am a 66 year old female and did it myself! Thank you for such great direction! I got it done although I had one problem. I turned the wheel in too tight on the first side and then the key wouldn't turn and the steering wheel was jammed. I played with it for a while and then grabbed the wheel hard, turned it the slightest bit and it unlocked. Yea! Checked the light, it worked. Then onto the driver side which I decided to do even though it wasn't out yet. The driver side took me 11 minutes from start to finish. A bit harder than the passenger side but I thought my time was pretty great! Thanks again for your help!

[@saras602]

The mechanic I asked about changing the headlight said it was kind of complicated and time consuming, and would take the shop at least a half hour and cost would be around $150. At the last minute I decided to look it up online and I found your video and it gave me the confidence to give it a try. I had some trouble detaching the old light (it turned out to be different from the images I saw of a clip that you squeeze to release), but after a quick prayer to St. Joseph I pulled out a flat-head screwdriver and got it unhooked. What a great feeling to do this myself. So thank you, thank you, thank you. Also, I love the relationship you have with your husband! Looks like true companionship. God bless you.

[@wendy___777]

My 14 year old son and I replaced the headlight bulb (regular, not high beam) on our 2009 Chevy Traverse after watching your video and another video. So rewarding and a bonding experience for us. Thank you.

[@kathleenlancaster]

I'm so happy this worked for you!! My husband had his doubts LOL! :)

[@jasminebraddock7657]

Your video gave me the motivation do change my own. It didn't take no time for me to change the headlights. Thank you!!!

[@HoosierDaddy611]

I changed my highbeams last year and now I need to change my low beams… So I watched these videos for a refresher… You were the only one smart enough to remind people not to touch the halogen bulbs with your bare hands…

[@grammybear2117]

I have to do this tomorrow. Thanks for the tutorial

[@bernicetoledo162]

You have motivated my 12-year-old, BB and I to change our 2017 Traverse bulbs ourselves. The glitter nails is what gave us the final push and can-do spirit. This lady says, "Thanks!"

[@cruzworld78]

Awesome done in 10min, many thanks!!!

[@srchizuk]

You rock! Thank you!!

[@annacmoreno1]

Thankyou! I watched another video that had to practically take off the whole front end just to change the bulb. I was resigning myself to never be able to go out after dark again! So thankyou so much!

[@annacmoreno1]

Kathleen, I did it!!! Took 10mins max! Thanks again!

[@jason5265]

Thanks! U saved us $250

[@wesleyshultz]

My adult daughter just called and said she was told by Walmart they would not replace the headlights on the traverse. Your video saved us!

[@latanyasullivan2490]

I just replaced mine following ur instructions.... Thank You sooo much!! I just saved $200

[@gypsyhayes5954]

Good Job! Now I’m going to go do mine. Thanks for saving me Hundreds of $. I really need this. Way to go! Love that you did it all on your own.

[@kristieshantry2730]

Thank you for your video!!! I felt very empowered especially after the guys at AutoZone thought I was crazy for attempting to do this by myself. Your video was so helpful and I replaced it with ease. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@ericayelverton3662]

Thank you so much for this video!!! My bff and i tackled my light with your video and surprisingly...no meltdowns and only about 15 mins. Thanks again!!!

[@HoosierDaddy611]

Here I am again 11 months later changing my bulbs yet again… The guy at AutoZone told me to use dielectric grease on the contacts to keep moisture out and maybe the bulbs won’t burn out so quickly... this is the third time in two years that I’ve had to change them…

[@michaelkeagy8096]

Easer if you remove tire

[@bethlegan3054]

Thanks Kathleen for posting this video!! It was very helpful - just replaced the bulbs on my 2012 Traverse.

[@kathleenlancaster]

Awesome!! I couldn't believe how easy it was once I learned what to look and feel for!!

[@tomrichards2674]

Thanks for discussing the 2014 Traverse; others here in KZbin are on older model years Just had my first battle and "hurray i got it" (and can tell my dealership to cancel my appointment and I just saved $200!). But when doing the first lamp the first time, it helps to peak in there with a flashlight to get that "memory" of position for the cap, bulb socket and most importantly look at the clip that holds the lamp bulb in the socket AND look at the new bulb to notice the plastic bump on the wide bottom flat side. So, take a peak thru the slot behind the wheelwell panel with the flashlight after each step. The cap and bulb are easy to find and turn/release, but for me the clip would not release with finger pressure. I realized a screwdriver assist is needed here. So, I first put my small flashlight inside the compartment behind the well cover facing up to see the socket. Then I had to contort myself to look while pushing both forearms thru, holding the socket with one hand and place a screwdriver blade under the clip with the other. With light turning pressure of the screwdriver under the clip it popped off and the old bulb easily came off the socket. That was a good grief moment. Reassembly was fairly easy and quick after that. Whew! Hope this tip helps others to learn how to deal with the access issue. Also, Autozone recommend putting a dab of electrical connector gel on each blade of the new lamp before assembly (it was free with the lamp purchase). And GM, I sure hope you have the headlamp access improved on the newer models! Give the owners a break here, please!

[@josecolon6584]

My low beam driver side doesn't work at nigh.High beam its fine.low beam at night is out.

[@crlaw75]

It's amazing how much dealers would charge to replace something simple.

[@guystaats6160]

Cool! The hard part for me is going to be getting back up when I'm done: My 58 year old knees are SHOT.

[@kathleenlancaster]

Guy Staats That’s why I doubled up a yoga mat to kneel on! 🤣🤣

[@amandabrake7263]

My favorite car fix it video ever! You go girl! 💖

[@amandabrake7263]

Update! I did it! Thank you so much for this video. 😁

[@kristim7663]

#WEcandoit girl power! Way to go! I'm going to go out and try mine now!

[@michaeltjustice1460]

Just wanted to say THANKS!! I asked at the Firestone store and it cost 130 per side. Unfortunately, I was low on cash and had to borrow the socket and gloves from Advanced Auto and did it in thirty minutes ( in my defense it was already dark out 😋). And I’m the husband by the way.

[@ELBENDC2]

Tel the guy to shut up and let you do the good job that you're doing

[@marcuskeystrel6470]

Thank you. You saved me 80 dollars.

[@sturgeda73]

Such an easy change to do at home. Thanks for the video.

[@stevezitneymurfreesboroten8599]

Thanks for sharing the video! Good job, Kathleen and Troy!

[@YAKUZAcrow86]

Thanks, it was really helpful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@annetteclemon6041]

I have a Chevy Equinox and they were going to charge me 255.60 to change a single bulb!! How ridiculous!!

[@claytonblachly4031]

Got it the caps were the worst part I did the high beams from the top

[@keithb260]

I just did it and the two screws on the bottom should come off also and you have much more room to work with.

[@kathleenlancaster]

Oh wow I'll have to remember that for next time! Thank you!

[@Adriana-hz2hf]

great job. I just replaced a bulb on my Traverse this past weekend. Can't believe the prices I was quoted! Felt so empowering to do it myself

[@kathleenlancaster]

YES!!! We saved so much money! I'm happy that you were able to do it yourself!!

[@MariaWilliams21206]

I know they arr crazy with these prices

[@brandonlongoria3385]

Its harder then it looks 1st time but saves u a lot of momey

[@dieterwschors]

Great job!!!

[@jakedixon9615]

My gf asked me to replace the bulb in her Traverse, so I’ll refer her to your video. Thanks!

[@TheFunnynunny77]

Good job!

[@juliemichalik6987]

Love your video!! Thank you!!

[@Monica.Ramir3z]

omg! thank you!! you just saved me 200 bucks! 😍😍 #girlpower💅💪🙌

[@sctrgs3207]

Cheers. Thank you.

[@snidelywhiplash6391]

Yes, I was charged 265.00 dollars to change 2 low beam headlights at Leroy's Bloomington, MN ....Highway robbery!

[@ricks9263]

Who Dat! Geaux Saints! Thanks for the vid!

[@brandonlongoria3385]

They sure made this harder then it had to b my n my with did it 1st time I am not happy with the treverse

[@keyvan49]

thanks god bless you

[@Jah7878Jah]

Thank you, Miss!!!! How much would you charge me to do mines?

[@seanoliver1218]

Why didn’t you show how to change the 2nd one on the driver side? It is almost impossible...

[@daveaustin1174]

Changed MANY headlight bulbs in my day, and you're right, the hi beam is one son of a gun tondo. Couldn't get my hand in from the top, that would have made its much easier! All the how to videos on this bulb change only show the low beam and there is a reason!

[@shonnahopkins5391]

Good job...now I gotta try to do mine while the husbands at work lol

[@claytonblachly4031]

Hmm my hands seem too huge to get to the inner, outer no problem. I may end up pulling the housing. Unless you ladies can tell me of a good way to get to the inner bulbs. 😁

[@vladimirvegaiii5470]

Awesome!! :)

[@Knotrockets]

Even a girl can do it! If there's a man there to explain it. Lol

[@Yaman328]

I'm a dude, actually know how to do it. Kudos for not doing the helpless girly thing!! 🦾🦾👍🏾

[@ginosmovies]

Great job!

[@angelabean661]

Great job!!!