Why are the brake lights not working on my GMC Yukon?

If your Yukon’s brake light switch checked out ok, and there are no brake lights illuminating at all, inspect the wiring harness going from the brake switch to the bulbs themselves. There could be an issue with frayed wiring, wiring that has lost its ground, or a short/open situation.

Why are my brake lights not working on my 1997 Chevy?

Pull the plastic cap off the fuse chassis and you’ll see a square relay fuse switch and replace it for the brakes. It’s only $13 bucks and is the predominant issue with 1997 Chevy Trucks and the brakes not working especially if you reverse and blinker lights do work. Was this answer helpful? Its the taillight circuit board or a broken wire.

Why does my third brake light not work?

Jim, common problem. If your third brake light works either way but the rear brake lights stop working when the truck is on its a faulty ground wire to the stop lamp relay. Other things use that ground when the key is on so its not strong enough then to activate the armature within the relay.

Where do the brake lights go in a car?

The way those taillights work theres a white wire under dash on the column that white wire is for brake light. So the way the brake lights work they go through a relay and through blinker switch.

Are there any problems with my GMC Yukon?

See all problems of the 2017 GMC Yukon . Brake lights work intermittently. Very dangerous! passenger side brake light, stopped working completely, then came back on. The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear brake lights were inoperable.

What should I do if my brake lights dont work?

Solder and shrink tube the new wire to these pigtails and give it a test. If you are unsure of the wire color associated with brake light function, you can access wiring diagrams online, but be warned, chev/gm have been known to change color codes from time to time.

Where are the brake lights on a C / K 1500?

There is a switch. I think on most C/K 1500/2500 it is on the brake pedal arm or the arm hits it. It is $5-$10; you might take ALL your truck data to the auto parts store, buy a new switch, then look for the same thing around the brake arm or under the hood. There’s a fuse. Find the fusebox and look for “brake”. The Owner’s Manual may have clues.

What to do if your brake lights are not working?

If none of the brake lights are working, we are going to follow the circuit from the fuse box back to the brake pedal. At some point the power is not getting from point A to point B. We just have to find where that is. Please note that tail lights can work even if the brake lights are burned out.

Why is my brake light not working on my Silverado?

Sounds like the classic signs of a bad multi-function switch. Usually the middle brake light is tied directly to the brake switch so if that light works it indicates the brake switch is doing its’ job and power is good past the switch.

Why are the brake lights on my GMC Yukon not working?

The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear brake lights were inoperable. The contact determined that the failure was intermittent by tapping on the light housing.

Why is my brake light blinking when I drive?

Brake light is blinking and… Brake light is blinking and my interior chime is sound off when I drive . WHy? Hello maybe someone can be of help… I have a 2005 GMC Yukon and when i turned on the car today the break light on the interior console stayed on as well as an exclamation point and the letter (P)lit up above it.

Why are rear lights not working but brake lights are?

If the rear light lights up correctly but does not become bright when the brake is applied then the switch of the brake is faulty. This circuit is connected with the brake pedal – if the switch is out of place or connected incorrectly then the pedal may not be able to complete the circuit correctly.

When do the tail lights and brake lights come on?

The taillights come on when your headlights are on or your parking brake is engaged. The brake lights turn on when you apply pressure on the brakes. In most automobiles, the taillights are red while the brake lights are a brighter, more luminous red. The rear lights are controlled by the same switch as the headlights.

Why are the brake lights not working but the tail lights are?

Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are. Remove the screws from the bulb lens (which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location). Push the bulbs and turn them counterclockwise to remove from the socket.

Is it dangerous to drive with brake lights not working?

Driving at night with either brake lights or tail lights not working is dangerous for you and other drivers on the road. It takes a long time to notice when the brake lights not working but tail lights are or vice versa. It is so because you won’t know what is happening in the backside while driving until someone points it out.

Where are the brake lights on my car?

You will get the fuse panel under the dashboard and the PDC under the hood. The brake light switch is also to be found under the dashboard and check if its plunger touches the brake pedal arm. Any problem with the fuse box and light switch will affect the brake lights.

Where are the brake lights on a GMC Yukon?

The most common location is the brake light switch. The good news is they are inexpensive and easy to replace. Your Yukon’s brake light switch is under the brake pedal. It ALWAYS should have power running to it, even if the key is off.

Where are the brake lights on a Chevy Silverado?

Check the Brake Lights Circuit. Start at the fuse box under the hood and make sure the brake lights fuse is not blown, that the terminals are free of corrosion and that the connections are tight. Then check the brake light switch on the bake pedal arm. Back probe the switch terminals with a test light.

Where are the brake lights and tail lights?

In most European cars, the same bulb does the job of the tail and brake lighting. However, it has double filaments, allowing one set still working while the other set is burnt. You have to find the fuse box or the power distribution center (PDC). You will get the fuse panel under the dashboard and the PDC under the hood.

What should I do if my headlight light is not working?

The best way to do this is to turn the headlight switch on, connect the negative lead on your meter to a known good ground, and touch the positive lead to each headlight connector terminal. One of the terminals should show battery voltage, and the other two should show nothing if the problem is burned out bulbs.

Why is my traction control not working on my Yukon?

Traction Control Not Working – Your Yukon’s traction control system mostly uses the same sensors to determine if a wheel has broken traction. Unlike StabiliTrak, which controls lateral issues (sliding), traction control keeps the wheels from unnecessary spinning.

How to get a GMC Yukon owner manual?

GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual – 2013 – CRC 2nd edition – 8/15/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview …. 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ….. 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ….. 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start …. . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks ….. 1-5

How does the GMC Yukon Stabilitrak system work?

StabiliTrak is a GM specific vehicle stability system. It works by using a complex system of sensors to detect whether or not the vehicle is properly responding to your input in emergency situations. It uses this data to apply a specific brake or reduce the engine power to correct the slide and get your Yukon pointed back in the right direction.

Can you drive a GMC Yukon without brake lights?

Driving around without brake lights is a traffic violation. A car can not pass safety inspection without brake lights so the owner is forced to pay the money for the replacement part from which GMC profits. . Why is this not a safety recall? GMC knows it is a manufacturing defect that can possibly cause a serious accident as a result.

Where are the GMC Yukon XL brake lights located?

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal the rear brake taillights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to keweenaw Buick GMC located at 608 quincy st, hancock, mi 49930, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear brake lights were defective and needed to be replaced.

Why are my GMC brake lights not working?

There is a design flaw in the 2015 and 2016 models that causes the brake lights to fail. GMC is aware of it and did extend warranty coverage so that if you are “lucky” enough to have them fail with less than 72,000 on your vehicle they will replace them at no cost but after that they will not.

What to do when none of the brake lights work?

None of the Brake Lights Work When none of the brake lights work, you need to concentrate on those components or devices that may affect the whole circuit: This includes the fuse, brake light switch, turn light switch (on some vehicle models), and the part of the circuit feeding current to the brake light circuit.

Why are the brake lights on my Chevy not working?

All the other lights work and I should also mention the brake light on the cab is working, the ones in the housing with the reverse light and blinker are the brake lights not working. every light is working, the turn signals, the back-up lights, the tail lights. The only thing not working is the brake lights.

What to do when your brake lights are not working?

In the situation when brake lights are not working properly, you need to make sure that the power is going through and check the fuse. If the brakes lights are turned on at the same time as turn signal lights, you need to bring it to the mechanics for a check.

Why does my cruise control not work on my Chevy?

After sliding backwards pulling a trailer down a hill (Avoided Jack-knifing BARELY) my cruise stopped working. I checked the tail lights and they were out. Grabbed a few fuses and saw no issues so I was quite worried.

Is the cruise control on my GM Truck working?

The cruise control did not work at all when we purchased it, but there were no warning lights or any other noticeable issues with the truck. So, I replaced the Brake Light Switch with one that I purchased from the local GM dealer.

Why does my cruise control not work when the Lights Come On?

Whenever those lights come on, the cruise control doesn’t work. The cruise control works fine until those warnings appear. The vehicle DOES NOT suffer from any reduced engine power or any discernible reduction in gas mileage as noted by others with the same warning lights coming on.

Why is my GM Lucerne showing cruise control?

My ’07 Lucerne was showing the same service brake assist / track control, and cruise control syndrome after I replace a failing power brake booster. Seems like one , two, and sometimes all three problems would come and go, and while diagnostics did find a couple issues, none off them solved anything, for very long.

Why are my turn signals and brake lights not working?

– CarGurus rear turn signals and brake lights don’t work. no power in yellow wire all the way to the firewall. everything under dash works right, looks right, indicator lights work and front lights work fine. No they don’t. 13 people found this helpful. Thank you so much! It was broken wires in the steering column.

Why do emergency lights and turn signal lights not flash?

If the emergency lights and turn signal lights illuminate but don’t flash, check first for a burned-out bulb. This is the most common cause. If not, you may be dealing with a bad flasher unit or a bad turn signal switch. See the sections ‘Testing the Turn Signal Flasher’ and ‘Checking the Turn Signal Switch.’

When do park lights flash with turn signal?

Problem still exists and is only noticeable if you look for it. When my headlights are off the park lights and license plate lights flash when a turn signal is activated. With the headlights on all the lights function normally. For example, with the headlights off and left turn signal activated.

Where is the fuse on the brake light?

Why do I get hyper flash on my LED light?

Since LED turn signal bulbs draw much less power than the original factory būlbs, this will cause a sudden drop in the circuit’s resistance causing the hyper-flash or rapid blinking of the turn signals. This type of event also occurs when you have a turn signal bulb’ blown or not working since that also causes a drop in resistance in the circuit.

Why is my rear brake light not working?

The rear brake light and turn signal is not working on the driver side. I have replaced the bulbs and the connectors but to no avail. I checked the fuses and they are fine as well. When I take my electronic key and unlock the truck the driver rear lights will not light up but when I lock the doors it does light up in the back.

Why is my brake and turn signal not working?

Before you do that, you will need to connect a scanner that can communicate with the BCM. Believe it or not, you could have a BCM code that is stopping your brake and turn signal lights from working. Most people don’t have access to a scanner that can access the BCM, so you will most likely need to book an appointment with us to do this.

What causes brake lights to not work but tail lights do?

5 Causes of Brake Lights Don’t Work But Tail Lights Do 1 Bad Light Bulbs 2 Bad Brake Light Switch 3 Broken fuse or fuse box 4 Bad sockets and connectors 5 Broken wire More

Why are the brake lights not working on my GMC Yukon?