Why are the brake lights on my Chevy Colorado not working?

So many people have this issue and never try a new bulb. Try a new bulb. There are screws holding the taillight in through the truck bed. If the sockets look burned or melty, that’s a possibility. Second on the burned sockets to the tail light assemblies. I think these trucks have two brake light switches, maybe you got the wrong one.

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 …

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 is the third brake light not working?

While a bulb could be possible, it’s unlikely that the bulbs in both taillights and the third brake light went out at the same time, I would suspect either a wiring issue or a bad switch. does the 3rd brake light up? I took my canyon to the dealer, no brake lites or cruise control. They said they replaced the brake lite switch.

Are there any brake lights that are not working?

Bed brake lights not… The bed brake lights are not working, but all other lights including the center mount brake light are working fine. I checked every fuse in both boxes and all four bulbs and they all appear fine.

Where are the brake lights on my 2001 Silverado?

When this happened on my 2001 Silverado, there was a corroded connection in the junction box under the rear of the truck, behind the spare tire. Your model year is not that far off from mine, so there may still be this junction box.

What are the fuses for the brake lights on a Silverado?

The current path from what I can guess starts at the battery, through a 25 amp stop lamp fuse, connector c202, 15 amp vehicle stop fuse, connectors e7 and c3, rear lamps junction block, then to the stop lamps themselves. Edit; there’s also a separate 10 amp fuse for the high center stop lamp it appears, named “vhl chmsl” fuse for some reason.

When do the brake lights come on when the headlights are off?

During the day the headlights are off and only the rear lights are used to indicate that the driver is applying brakes. 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.

How are the rear lights and brake lights connected?

The rear lights are controlled by the same switch as the headlights. The power flows through a relay to the rear lights when the switch is turned on. While the brake light switch is connected to the brake pedal which comes on when the pedal is pressed.

Can a brake light burn out at the same time?

Two brake lights burned out are likely to get some attention. The majority of drivers never check their lights until they get stopped by a cop. Very true. That would explain both going at the ‘same’ time.

What to do when your brake lights don’t work?

You can follow the wire harness under the bed to find the two plugs. Disconnect the two plugs and connect the body harness connectors together. This will eliminate the tow harness from the picture. So many people have this issue and never try a new bulb. Try a new bulb. There are screws holding the taillight in through the truck bed.

What to do when your brake lights are not working?

Insure that the switch is indexed to the plastic retainer. Push the switch in all the way and rotate the switch clockwise until it “clicks”. Failure to hold the brake pedal all the way aft when doing this can result in dragging brakes. You mean by rearward is to push down or pull towards your self?

Where is the fuse box on a Chevy Colorado?

The fuse box is located in the engine compartment (on the driver’s side). The trailer brake relay (If Equipped) is located on the bottom side of the battery harness. How to check the fuses?

Where is the fuse block located in the Colorado?

The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. Cruise Control Switch, Inside Rearview Mirror, Transfer Case Control Module, Brake Switch, Clutch Disable

What is the ignition switch on a Chevrolet Colorado?

Ignition, Clutch Starter Switch, Neutral Safety Back-Up Switch, Ignition Coils 1-5, Air Conditioning Relay Driver’s Side Rear Taillamp, Passenger Side Airbag Indicator Lighting, Instrument Panel Dimming Power (2WD/4WD switch lighting)

Why is my tail lamp not working on my Chevy Colorado?

Click to expand… Find the connector where you plug the trailer lights in. Follow the harness behind that connector until you come to the two connectors that plug into the body harness. One connector should be female, the other male. Click to expand… Any resolution on this?

What kind of truck is a Chevy Colorado?

2006 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 5 cylinder, automatic transmission, 4 door, trailer hitch, color is RED. 1350000 miles. Have had weird issues in the past. like door locks not engaging when put in drive, window switch not working, and next day everything is ok. This truck is a mystery to me when these things happen.

Why is the tail light not working on my Chevy Colorado?

When the headlights are running, all the parking lights work except the driver’s rear. The turn signal, brake, and reverse lights will all work when activated, but park lights won’t stay on. I’ve checked all bulbs and fuses, everything seems to be in good order.

Why are my brake lights not working on my GMC Canyon?

Brake lights are not working. Hey Everyone! Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this months Ride of the Month Challenge! Over the weekend my brake lights have quit working. The reverse lights and turn signals work still? Would it be a fuse? Help please. If neither are working, check the fuse, and by check I mean I would just replace.

Why did the spring on my 04 Colorado break?

The emergency brake spring on my 04 colorado broke and caused the parking brake cable to snap. When I went to the Chevy dealer to get a new spring, they told me that it was not on the parts list. Talked to engineers at GM coroporate and they did not show a spring on that truck for the parking break.

How does the parking brake work on a Colorado?

Some autos in the past with rear drum brakes used the parking brake to adjust the rear brakes by a pumping action on the parking brake handle. When the temperature gets to 10 degrees F or lower the parking brake on my ’05 Colorado freezes.

What kind of brakes does a 2005 Colorado have?

Forgot to mention, I have a 2005 Colorado. I have a 2005 Colorado with about 50k on it. Started having a brake sticking problem and found the right side rotor rusted, pads glazed with rust etc. As a temporary fix I cleaned it all up so it work right for a while until I can replace the rotor.

How do you know if your Chevy has a brake problem?

You will find the booster between the master cylinder and the firewall in your engine compartment. A check valve that is faulty can also let vacuum bleed out. You can diagnose this by starting your Chevy in order to build vacuum, and then turning it off for four or five minutes. Then you should try the brakes.

When does a Chevy Colorado become a problem?

It becomes a problem around 90,278 miles and can cost from $65 to $112 to repair. 221 people reported the engine misfiring because of a worn valve seat. This had the additional inconvenience of turning the check engine light on. Most common in model years 2004-2009, most people noticed the issue around 107,358 miles.