GM refreshed the Chevy Silverado 1500 light-duty pickup truck for the 2022.5 (2022 interim) model year, introducing a long list of updates and changes, including a reworked front end with pronounced C-shaped lighting signatures. While the new look is certainly striking, some owners may want to add an extra splash custom style to the new lighting arrangement. One solution would be this aftermarket Amber Running Light Harness from Venom Trucks.
This kit is compatible with 2022.5-and-newer Chevy Silverado models equipped with LED lighting, including the LT trim and above (LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, ZR2, LTZ, and High Country).
Essentially, the mod is a plug-and-play harness that changes the Silverado’s LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), emitting amber lighting during the daytime. At night, the system automatically switches the DRLs back to white to match the headlights and fog lights, creating a seamless and dynamic lighting transition. Owners can also manually control the DRL color using the automatic headlight controller – turn the controller clockwise, the DRLs turn from amber back to white.
The amber DRLs give the Silverado a custom and eye-catching look, particularly on trims like the Trail Boss and ZR2, all while maintaining some degree of factory style. The contrast of the amber lighting against the refreshed Silverado’s bold grille design helps it to stand out on the road, all without shouting. Another key feature of the Amber Running Light Harness is its simplicity. Installation takes less than 10 minutes, making it a relatively easy upgrade for most Silverado owners. The kit also comes with a two-year replacement warranty.
While the kit is versatile, there are some compatibility limitations. The kit is not compatible with Chevy Silverado HD models or trucks equipped with tow mirrors featuring LED turn signals or illuminated step bars. The manufacturer states that it is currently working on a solution to expand compatibility for these setups.
Pricing is set at $119.99. The kit is currently on back order, with a lead time of around four weeks.
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Not my cup of tea
I agree, I like this more traditional look.
Why doesn’t gm offer this simple way for an owner to personalize their vehicle? It should be standard, even if just on higher trims. The cost for gm to do this, if the parts buyer has an ounce of negotiating skills, would be $0, or damn close.
You know, the same cost to offer a truck interior that does not look like a cave at night. But I digress…
You’re absolutely right, it costs GM nothing to offer this as a personalization option from within the vehicle… though there might be FMVSS regulations that prevent this.
PS: completely agree on the interior lighting. They need more or stronger lights to better illuminate the center console and footwells in the dark.
Even the regulatory work to get this through would cost them, which would cost us, they need to make a profit on everything, so I think “damn near $0” is a dream. I will put a couple dollars in the entropenours pocket and get it, if I can afford the “higher trims”, I can shell out $119 to the guys that DID DO what GM should’ve done. Let the little guys eat instead of alerting GM to smart ideas that they can steal.
All cars used to have amber parking lights then amber DRLs. What happened? Is it because white LEDs were the only ones available? It shouldn’t be that, because cars’ turn signals ARE amber. Why not ALWAYS amber? They look better and are much softer on the eyes. And who doesn’t love color? Hyundai/KIA have a few models with amber DRLs/parking lights. I don’t understand WHY manufacturers mostly all use white. Eeeyyyyuck!