What the hell is up with the rear bumper lights
 

I had no issues for years with mine. All of a sudden they are burning out very quickly. First it was the just one side, now both are doing it.

I could give a sh*t about the bumper lights as they're redundant. But you know who is gonna get me one of these days......

Anyone have any info on this being a known 'issue" ?

Re: What the hell is up with the rear bumper lights
 

checked for corrosion in connectors. That's the most common problem with those

Re: What the hell is up with the rear bumper lights
 

Yes, I did check one, and it is corroded. I sprayed it with contact cleaner, brushed it, and filled it with electric grease.... still burns out.

I must admit the job I did cleaning the corrosion wasn't that great. Tight spot to get to, and then a tight spot to reach down in between the contacts.

But, it does make sense. They started burning out when I started making regular trips to the mountain on roads that have been sanded etc.....

So it's safe to say changing the sockets out won't be a waste of time?

Re: What the hell is up with the rear bumper lights
 

Problem is the sockets should be changed as well as the connectors should be as well on the truck harness side. I know from gm if you want the sockets you have to buy the whole lamp housing as a unit. Not sure if you can get them aftermarket

Re: What the hell is up with the rear bumper lights
 

In case you still need sockets you can get them seperately. Mine were corroded so just replaced both. $6 each socket. Part#: 12335899 at the dealer.

Re: What the hell is up with the rear bumper lights
 

Thanks for that! Didn't see this until now.