My middle brake light(the one at the top of tailgate) is out, and I was wondering if there is a way to fix it or do you have to replace the whole thing. I have a 2004 Tahoe. When I took the light off I couldn't see anywhere that the light can come apart the light is plastic welded together. Looking online the lights as a whole are around $150us which I think is a liitle costly. If someone might have come across this problem and knows a way to fix it would be greatly appreciated.
Brake Light out
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bamachevy89
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I had mine replaced under warranty right before my warranty expired in August on my '04 Tahoe. I took it to the Chevy dealership and they quoted me $145 for labor and the part, but I raised hell about it since it was under warranty and they did it for free.
Getwired
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I guess you don't live in a state where you have to have your vehicles inspected in order to keep them on the road, and not get ticketed? Here in VA, a vehicle will FAIL a state safety inspection if a single light bulb is out... 
BUT, it may be worth it to you to not fix it, even if you might get ticketed for a lapsed inspection. Many moons ago, I drove around for like 2.5 years with a dead inspection sticker because I could not afford to fix the electrical issue on an old '95 Chrysler Cirrus affecting one of the left tail light segments...only got ticketed once. Repair cost: $475.00 Ticket cost (at the time): $35.00 I had to pass inspection when I got rid of the car. What'd I do? Pulled the corresponding bulb on the right side, evened 'em out, and the inspector was like "Oh. Reflectors." :lol:
Good luck!
BUT, it may be worth it to you to not fix it, even if you might get ticketed for a lapsed inspection. Many moons ago, I drove around for like 2.5 years with a dead inspection sticker because I could not afford to fix the electrical issue on an old '95 Chrysler Cirrus affecting one of the left tail light segments...only got ticketed once. Repair cost: $475.00 Ticket cost (at the time): $35.00
I had to pass inspection when I got rid of the car. What'd I do? Pulled the corresponding bulb on the right side, evened 'em out, and the inspector was like "Oh. Reflectors." :lol:Good luck!
As long as I keep the truck it doesn't have to be inspected. Just mad because I think that they should have made the bulb so that you could at least change the mini bulbs in it.Just pissed that is all will look for a used one from a junkyard or something
I was just about to ask this question myself. Me 3rd light is out and I was going to call a few junk yards in my area to see if I can get a used one. It has to be a lot cheeper that the $150 new from the Dealer.
