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Wifey Z71

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So my 2021 Z71 Tahoe has yellow turn signals in the rear, and dismal yellow reverse lights. I'd like to put in Red turn signal bulbs, and high power LED reverse bulbs.
1) could anyone tell me the bulb numbers for the reverse lights, and rear turn signals? I'd assume 921 reverse, and 1157 turns?
2) does anyone have experience with which LED reverse lights they recommend?
Thanks!
 

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So my 2021 Z71 Tahoe has yellow turn signals in the rear, and dismal yellow reverse lights. I'd like to put in Red turn signal bulbs, and high power LED reverse bulbs.
1) could anyone tell me the bulb numbers for the reverse lights, and rear turn signals? I'd assume 921 reverse, and 1157 turns?
2) does anyone have experience with which LED reverse lights they recommend?
Thanks!

7440 for the turn signals and brakes. 921 for reverse.

In my testing you'll get warnings for reverse and brake lights even with the can bus compatible bulbs. Only happens now on initial start up so not too annoying. Turn signals are fine.

Here's the turn signal bulbs i use. Plenty bright and no issues.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0774HQC8Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 

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So my 2021 Z71 Tahoe has yellow turn signals in the rear, and dismal yellow reverse lights. I'd like to put in Red turn signal bulbs, and high power LED reverse bulbs.
1) could anyone tell me the bulb numbers for the reverse lights, and rear turn signals? I'd assume 921 reverse, and 1157 turns?
2) does anyone have experience with which LED reverse lights they recommend?
Thanks!


I have 2021 tahoe premier and the only rear turn signal leds I was able to find that worked without errors was on amazon. They are bright and work great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0828YSH6R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_swMcGbB0QDEFV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
 

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Anybody find a reverse light that works? I tried to from Amazon that tossed up errors. There is an old post on this someplace.
 
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Wifey Z71

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Do Premier and z71 models use the same tail light assemblies? Clear lens w yellow rurn signal bulb?
 

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So my 2021 Z71 Tahoe has yellow turn signals in the rear, and dismal yellow reverse lights. I'd like to put in Red turn signal bulbs, and high power LED reverse bulbs.
1) could anyone tell me the bulb numbers for the reverse lights, and rear turn signals? I'd assume 921 reverse, and 1157 turns?
2) does anyone have experience with which LED reverse lights they recommend?
Thanks!
 

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Diode Dynamics - I own a 2019 Yukon SLT and I purchased LED back-up lights (the brightest), LED Fog Lights and LED License Plate Lights. I have not had any issues, installation was easy and I am super happy.
 

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I went with CREE LED's inside and out , except HID headlights w/Halos and the Fog lights are
Morimoto with yellow covers. a little pricey at $244 a pair but they keep the light low and also to the right shoulder. I had one go bad within a year ad they replaced it no prob.
https://www.morimotohid.com/morimoto-chevrolet-round-xb-led-fog-lights?quantity=1


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Anybody find a reverse light that works? I tried to from Amazon that tossed up errors. There is an old post on this someplace.

I havent been successful either on the reverse Led lights, receive error as well. I have tried around 10 different sets.
 

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I have a 2021 Premier, same rear assembly, amd was only able to find the amber turn signals that work without receiving an error. The reverse and Brake lights give an error on startup ( I have tried over 10 pair of canbus bulbs). As far as the turn signals, the bulbs are 7440 and the ones attached work excellent on my 2021 Tahoe Premier 4X4 with zero errors. I hope this helpsScreenshot_20210220-124907_Amazon Shopping.jpg
 

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I use these on majority on my gm trucks. Never any problems. $10 a set and they’re bright as hell... however my newest truck is a 15. It doesn’t notify me if a reverse bulb is out so idk how it will cooperate with the 21s


License plate lights shine nicely too
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I have a 2021 Premier, same rear assembly, amd was only able to find the amber turn signals that work without receiving an error. The reverse and Brake lights give an error on startup ( I have tried over 10 pair of canbus bulbs). As far as the turn signals, the bulbs are 7440 and the ones attached work excellent on my 2021 Tahoe Premier 4X4 with zero errors. I hope this helpsView attachment 271349

These worked for me as well with no errors. Just need an error free plug and play replacement for reverse lights now. thank you for sharing!
 

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Your gonna need resistors for the reverse light. I order vled resistor for $15. You only need to put it on the left side. Just about any Led bulb will work with it. I ordered auxito for $20 from Amazon. All good now


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Guy in this post said that lasfit has something that works for the reverse lights.
 

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Tried the diode dynamic 921xpr’s and they also gave the check reverse bulb message. Too bad, because they were super bright and looked great. The company said I needed resistors, but I decided just to return the bulbs instead.
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Edited - Oxilams from Amazon do not work.

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