[iMissTheDTS]

I just recieved my headlamp assembly on the reciept it says GM502275. But everywhere on the assembly it says Depo, have I been sold an aftermarket part? If so is it worth $675 and hiw lo g can i expect it to last? Or shpuld I get my money back?

 

[Submariner409]

Never seen a "Depo" name, BUT GM contracts with thousands of outside suppliers for parts and assemblies.

It has been a long, long, long, long time since most AC Delco parts were made by AC Delco.

 

[iMissTheDTS]

Hello,

Thank you for responding. I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing.
I have taken a few images I am not sure how to embedd them here so I used flikr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/6xceo/sets/72157651137378538/

 

[Submariner409]

Probably one of the best ways to post photos.

Second label - "Made in Taiwan". - - - but that really says nothing about quality or replacement fitness. The product does not look like junk.

You're on your own on this one. Sorry - :noidea:

EDIT: Is it possible to go to a decent Cadillac dealer and look at the "real thing" ? Where did you order the assembly from ? If it came from a GM site it should be OK. Reseller or eBay - who knows ?

 

[mwilson]

Depo lighting is an aftermarket brand. Not GM OEM stuff. However I think that Depo is one of the better AM offerings. Put a set in my older Dodge pick up last year and am satisfied with them. Your Depo light is half the price of the OEM equivalent so its your call.

 

[grullon10]

They are after market gm does not used those type of screw on there headlamps. You could have got a original used on eday at 1/4 the price that you pay. At the dealer I think they go for 500 bucks

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At gmpart direct those headlamps assemblygoes for 600 bucks if is possible returned it and by it at the dealer.one question where did you got it from.

 

[iMissTheDTS]

I went by the dealer the parts dept said they did not have one in stock. Auto Zone ordered the part from one of their affiliates not sure who.

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They are after market gm does not used those type of screw on there headlamps. You could have got a original used on eday at 1/4 the price that you pay. At the dealer I think they go for 500 bucks

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At gmpart direct those headlamps assemblygoes for 600 bucks if is possible returned it and by it at the dealer.one question where did you got it from.

Auto Zone ordered the part from one of their affiliates not sure who.

 

[iMissTheDTS]

New from the Dealer is $953.03.

Went to return the Depo to auto zone and they said it had a lifetime warranty. Im not sure if thats good or if its like the Chris Farley movie and they are selling me a box of crap with a lifetime warranty on it

 

[MoistCabbage]

As posted, Depo is one of the better aftermarket lamp manufacturers. I wouldn't worry about the quality.

 

[grullon10]

I bought a used one oem on ebay for 160.