Reverse light replacements

[Blueinterceptor]

Has anybody found or use a non led light bulb as a replacement for the reverse lights in the 21-23 Tahoe. Halogen maybe? Something not so yellowish?

 

[Blueinterceptor]

Is the reverse bulb proprietary to Chevrolet?

 

[StephenPT]

According to the parts catalog it's a W16W bulb. Google that and you'll find a plethora of options. FWIW - you won't get a non-yellowish look with halogen. If you want more white you want LED and you want the color temperature to be in the 6-7K range.

 

[Mean_Green]

^^^ Not entirely true. There are Halogen lamps out there in the brighter white ranges.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

Led bulbs are no good because of some kind of sensor issue.

 

[RST Dana]

Led bulbs are no good because of some kind of sensor issue.

I have led reverse lights in my 2020 without issue. Are you saying 21-23 is different?

 

[Blueinterceptor]

Yes 21-23 display some kind of error message. When you use LEDs

 

[Blueinterceptor]

Ive bought a set of sylvania silver stars in 921. Hopefully it’s better.

 

[keithcruiser]

Has anybody found or use a non led light bulb as a replacement for the reverse lights in the 21-23 Tahoe. Halogen maybe? Something not so yellowish?

HI Blue, I have a 2018 Yukon and replaced the filament bulbs with LED. They are very white and bright, even washing out the night time camera image a bit. There are many different led modules on ebay and I found these to be the brightest. Having said that, I can’t find the photo on my computer but will take one tomorrow. They draw so little current they need to be canbus compatible or you will get a “bulb out” message. Standby for further.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

HI Blue, I have a 2018 Yukon and replaced the filament bulbs with LED. They are very white and bright, even washing out the night time camera image a bit. There are many different led modules on ebay and I found these to be the brightest. Having said that, I can’t find the photo on my computer but will take one tomorrow. They draw so little current they need to be canbus compatible or you will get a “bulb out” message. Standby for further.

Thanks but you can’t use LEDs in the 21-23 ‘s without getting an error message.

 

[Mean_Green]

They draw so little current they need to be canbus compatible or you will get a “bulb out” message.

Which is what he's trying to avoid.

 

[CMoore711]

These are by far the brightest 921 LED reverse bulbs I’ve used. It does say that they are “canbus error free” in 98% of vehicles.

Error Free 912 921 LED Bulb Extremely Bright CSP 9-SMD Plug and Play for Backup Reverse Lights

921/912 LED backup reverse light bulbs: about 2000 lumens each bulb, color temperature: 6500K. Bulb bottom diameter: 3cm (1.18in), wire length: 3.6cm (1.41in), bulb body height: 4.85cm (1.93in)

www.auxito.com

They made a noticeable improvement on night time visibility that is also noticeable in the backup camera.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

These are by far the brightest 921 LED reverse bulbs I’ve used. It does say that they are “canbus error free” in 98% of vehicles.

Error Free 912 921 LED Bulb Extremely Bright CSP 9-SMD Plug and Play for Backup Reverse Lights

921/912 LED backup reverse light bulbs: about 2000 lumens each bulb, color temperature: 6500K. Bulb bottom diameter: 3cm (1.18in), wire length: 3.6cm (1.41in), bulb body height: 4.85cm (1.93in)

www.auxito.com

They made a noticeable improvement on night time visibility that is also noticeable in the backup camera.

What year truck are you driving?

 

[CMoore711]

What year truck are you driving?

I’ve installed them in a 2013 Escalade ESV as well as a 2015 Yukon XL Denali.

I know either vehicle is a 21+, which is why I mentioned they are “canbus error free” in 98% of vehicles.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

I’ve installed them in a 2013 Escalade ESV as well as a 2015 Yukon XL Denali.

I know either vehicle is a 21+, which is why I mentioned they are “canbus error free” in 98% of vehicles.

thanks but I’m looking for a tried and true solution. I don’t want to spend money on something only to find out it doesn’t work

 

[CMoore711]

thanks but I’m looking for a tried and true solution. I don’t want to spend money on something only to find out it doesn’t work

I understand.

Here are the same bulbs I linked above on Amazon and for a quite a bit cheaper!

https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-Lumens-Extremely-Bright-Reverse/dp/B071G7QD5T/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2H467TDU7CK47&keywords=Auxito+921+LED&qid=1692289487&sprefix=auxito+921+led%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-7

I'm sure if you installed them as soon as you plugged them in and turned on your vehicle you'd know if they gave you an error message or not. If they do just return them pretty easily through Amazon.

The error message you speak of is the exact reason why they started offering canbus friendly error free bulbs. Read the reviews one user reports having them installed in a 2022 Silverado Trail Boss, 2021 4Runner, 2020 Silverado 2500 HD all with no issues.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

I understand.

Here are the same bulbs I linked above on Amazon and for a quite a bit cheaper!

https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-Lumens-Extremely-Bright-Reverse/dp/B071G7QD5T/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2H467TDU7CK47&keywords=Auxito+921+LED&qid=1692289487&sprefix=auxito+921+led%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-7

I'm sure if you installed them as soon as you plugged them in and turned on your vehicle you'd know if they gave you an error message or not. If they do just return them pretty easily through Amazon.

The error message you speak of is the exact reason why they started offering canbus friendly error free bulbs. Read the reviews one user reports having them installed in a 2022 Silverado Trail Boss, 2021 4Runner, 2020 Silverado 2500 HD all with no issues.

These sites are very informative for a whole host of issues. The crappy rear lights in the 21 plus Tahoe and suburbans are the single biggest complaint that everyone has. In the previous gen I put leds in the back ups without issue and the rest of the lighting was more than adequate and very aesthetically pleasing.
if there was something that worked, led wise I think it would be published far and wide here. Thats why I asked about halogen. One poster has even designed a three build led system complete with wiring harness and with built in resistors. My understanding is that the resistors can get very hot. That makes me shy away from that solution.

 

[Mean_Green]

Ive bought a set of sylvania silver stars in 921. Hopefully it’s better.

That's one of the options I was thinking of. They also sell (or used to sell) a Cool Blue halogen in most lamp styles. Looks like the 921 is still available. They're as close to LED high white as I've seen.

SYLVANIA 921 Long Life Mini Bulb, 2 Pack

SYLVANIA Long Life miniature bulbs provide standard performance for your car or truck's interior and exterior auxiliary lighting. Ideal for use in your car's back up/reverse, trunk, dome lights and more, Long Life bulbs are a direct replacement for your vehicle. Designed for durability, lower...

www.sylvania-automotive.com

I used Cool Blue 9005 and 9006 in my headlights.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

That's one of the options I was thinking of. They also sell (or used to sell) a Cool Blue halogen in most lamp styles. Looks like the 921 is still available. They're as close to LED high white as I've seen.

SYLVANIA 921 Long Life Mini Bulb, 2 Pack

SYLVANIA Long Life miniature bulbs provide standard performance for your car or truck's interior and exterior auxiliary lighting. Ideal for use in your car's back up/reverse, trunk, dome lights and more, Long Life bulbs are a direct replacement for your vehicle. Designed for durability, lower...

www.sylvania-automotive.com

I used Cool Blue 9005 and 9006 in my headlights.

I’ve used the silver stars in my headlights. I was partial to Piaa’s though

 

[Blueinterceptor]

Red is new bulb. Blue is standard bulb