GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:

  1. Open the tailgate. Tailgate for more information.

  2. Object Number: 809091  Size: A3

    Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly.

  3. Determine which of the following taillamp assembly applies to your vehicle.
  4.  

  5. Object Number: 808942  Size: A3

      Stoplamp/Taillamp

      Turn Signal

      Back-up Lamp

  6.  

  7. Object Number: 870553  Size: A3

      Stoplamp/Taillamp

      Turn Signal Lamp

      Back-up Lamp

      Sidemarker Lamp

  8. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly.
  9. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
  10. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly.
  11. Reinstall the taillamp assembly.

Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)


Object Number: 808947  Size: A3
  1. Turn Signal Lamp

  2. Taillamp/Stoplamp

  3. Back-up Lamp

To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:

  1. Peel the rubber seal away from the lens using your hands.
  2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly.
  3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
  4. Install a new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight.
  5. Reinstall the lens and the lens seal.