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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 8:54 PM
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Has anyone noticed that the headlights seem to flicker on their NBS Silverados? I have a '07 NBS Crew and have noticed a brief flicker or dimming of the headlights while driving at night.

It only occurs for a fraction of a second.

I haven't been able to determine a pattern, like when the brakes are applied or anything else electrical comes on (because it doesn't happen all the time), but I think that it is when it generally happens. I havent' noticed that the dash lights do this.

Haven't notice any changes in the gauges.

Am I just seeing things?
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 9:29 PM
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I know what you mean, I have the same problem. Its only the headlights, and it seems like its only when the truck is idling down, like coming to a stop or at idle. They will dim for a brief moment then get bright again. I dont know what causes it. The voltage seems fine, IDK.
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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I know this is a bit late if you haven't gotten an answer yet...

A friend of mine who is ASE certified said that is related to the alternator. Someone else had the same issue you mentioned and that's what he mentioned to me. I vaguely remember that same issue I had when I owned a FZR 600 and after replacing the alternator it went away, but that is when I used to work on bikes many years ago and completely forgotten about that...
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 8:46 PM
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Thanks! I'm just waiting to see if anything gets worse. Warrenty should take care of anything for now.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Check the alternator. If it is good, probably a bad ground.
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