Tail Lamp/Brake Lamp Bulb Inoperative (Replace Bulb and/or Circuit Board)
| Subject: | Tail Lamp/Brake Lamp Bulb Inoperative (Replace Bulb and/or Circuit Board) |
| Models: | 2000-2004 Chevrolet Venture |
| 2000-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| 2000-2004 Pontiac Montana |
This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-42-007 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the upper left hand or right hand tail lamp/brake lamp bulb is inoperative.
Cause
This condition may be the result of moisture entering the lamp housing and changing the bulbs resistance, causing the bulb to burn out and or melting the circuit board.
Correction
Replace the burned out bulb and the circuit board if needed. Apply dielectric lubricant or dielectric grease to the left hand and right hand tail lamp bulb terminals.
Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and or Back up, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in SI.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
12377900 (in Canada, use 10953529) | Dielectric Lubricant | 1 |
12345579 | Dielectric Silicone Grease | 1 |
12533713 | Circuit Board-Left | 1 |
12533714 | Circuit Board-Right | 1 |
9441839 | Bulb | 1 |
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
N0528 | Bulbs, Lamp-Exterior-Replacement | 0.3 hr |
