Recommend replacement 3rd brake light? Dorman any good?

[Martinjmpr]

So the 3rd brake light (AKA Center High Mount Stop Light or CHMSL for short) doesn't work on my 'Burb. I can't remember if it ever worked (hard to check when I'm the only one who drives it!) but it definitely doesn't work now.

I pulled the light out and checked the circuit to make sure it was getting power. Sure enough, 12v are visible at the light plug so that means it's got to be the light.

O'Reilly and Auto Zone want something like $65 for a replacement, which seems redonkulus to me. I see there are various ones on Amazon for around $25 but they have really spotty reviews. Seems like the quality on these cheap replacement parts is hit-or-miss.

This one from Dorman is about $40.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TYQB14/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=II1OSZGISYM4G&colid=29PHGCD6GGEP&psc=0

Does anyone have one and if you do, can you comment on how well it's made? Or does anyone have any other recommendations for a reasonable price?

Thanks in advance!

 

[shreksbrother]

I bought this one in May and it is working fine:
http://a.co/aeW2DvI

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I bought this one more than a year ago. Good to go.

Chevy Tahoe / Suburban / GMC Yukon GMT800 High Mount LED 3rd Brake Light (Smoke Lens) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019HZSJY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AWZjAb08NEFR2

 

[smcnair]

Replaced with a Dorman a few years ago. Replacing again. Light is dim now.

 

[Martinjmpr]

I bought this one more than a year ago. Good to go.

Chevy Tahoe / Suburban / GMC Yukon GMT800 High Mount LED 3rd Brake Light (Smoke Lens) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019HZSJY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AWZjAb08NEFR2

Thanks for the recommendation. Just ordered this one.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Thanks for the recommendation. Just ordered this one.

I think it looks great on mine...

 

[Fless]

Like the look of the smoke lens instead of the OEM red!

 

[Martinjmpr]

I think it looks great on mine...
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Was it a straight plug-and-play replacement?

Like the look of the smoke lens instead of the OEM red!

Ha, I didn't even notice that it was smoke. As long as it works I'm good with it either way. My 'Burb is white, too, so I think the smoke will look fine.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Was it a straight plug-and-play replacement?



Ha, I didn't even notice that it was smoke. As long as it works I'm good with it either way. My 'Burb is white, too, so I think the smoke will look fine.

Yes, just plug it in. They have it in 4 color combos. Mine is smoke. Looks cleaner to me with no red up there.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Funny thing, Amazon seems to think it won't fit my '04 Suburban.

Also turns out I actually ordered the one recommended by Shreksbrother:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TXZ48Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_oEUjAbKKFEE9A

Either way, I think it will work fine.