[Malaligned]

It looks like all of the Hummers delivered in Michigan thus far have a front license plate bracket. It wasn't requested, so maybe they're going on all of them or the initial ones.

I checked on the GMC accessories website, and they don't have a cover listed.

If anyone finds a cover for this, please post it. I think it would look nicer with a color-matching cover.

 

[Nebula1701]

I'm wondering if they are doing this so it would be easier to move the Hummers to other people in line if they backed out.

 

[KirkwoodBum]

I was going to explictly ask my dealer to NOT have it included. Yes I live in a state that 'requires' it but I've never gotten any flack for not having it on my vehicles and some look much cleaner without it on the front IMO.

 

[BigJonEV]

I can't really tell from the picture, but I've never seen a front plate bracket installed from the factory. They always come in the "goodies" bag which includes that, the owners manual, floor mats, etc. It all gets put in a plastic bag. I'm shocked they made the decision to preinstall the front bracket since it's always been a dealer installed item.

 

[Nebula1701]

I can't really tell from the picture, but I've never seen a front plate bracket installed from the factory. They always come in the "goodies" bag which includes that, the owners manual, floor mats, etc. It all gets put in a plastic bag. I'm shocked they made the decision to preinstall the front bracket since it's always been a dealer installed item.

For the hummer it actually replaces the front grey trim, it isn't an addon that gets attached on top. It's the same with the C8 Corvette the front trim where the plate is installed on the Corvette is swappable for the Plate holder or the nose plate.

 

[KirkwoodBum]

For the hummer it actually replaces the front grey trim, it isn't an addon that gets attached on top. It's the same with the C8 Corvette the front trim where the plate is installed on the Corvette is swappable for the Plate holder or the nose plate.

This is how it is on my Audi A7.. totally different grill for the plate. Definitely a PITA to change so I had explcitly requested no plate mounting and had to sign a special waiver form stating I was aware this was in conflict with the local state law requiring both a front and rear plate to be displayed. (I have the 2nd plate in the glove box and could always just put it on the dash as a 'front' option I guess)

 

[Shaved Ice]

Again, I just hope there is room for a winch behind it😀

 

[Malaligned]

I found the front license plate cover. It was under the rear passenger seat. Looks much better with the cover on, IMO.

Shaved Ice: I don't see room behind the front bumper for a winch. The radiator is immediately behind it. Hopefully an aftermarket manufacturer will fabricate a bracket so that a winch can be mounted under or in front of the bumper.

 

[Nebula1701]

okay cool! So it just snaps on? That's good to know.

I wonder why they chose to keep the mold close to the license plate holder.

 

[Malaligned]

It snaps in at the top and there are two 7mm screws at the bottom. Fairly easy to install.

 

[Bboozer1]

okay cool! So it just snaps on? That's good to know.

I wonder why they chose to keep the mold close to the license plate holder.

Yeah, wonder why they didn't keep the same profile as the rest of the bumper... That would have looked even better in my opinion.

 

[Bboozer1]

@Malaligned have you done any night time driving yet? I am curious about the headlights and their performance... Does it have auto highbeams? We have a rental car right now (Mazda CX3) while the wife's Mercedes GLS is at the body shop from a deer strike. And even the Mazda has the auto highbeams, so maybe they are more common now than I thought. But her GLS has fantastic headlights... Especially compared to my '05 Silverado (not really a fair comparison)... But the older I get the harder it is to see when driving at night.