Tail light replacement problem.

[RPF]

I have a 2022 Equinox. The passenger side rear light is broken. I have tried 5 or 6 different replacements and none work. They won’t light up like the original. I can still use the original so I know there is no vehicle problem. Any ideas?

 

[SteveK]

are you speaking of the bulb? Are the bottoms the same as in both single tip or both double tip

 

[RPF]

It’s LED. One plug.

 

[SteveK]

It’s LED. One plug.

I did not ask but ok it is led.

 

[RPF]

Here’s a photo

 

[SteveK]

so not a bulb but the tail light assembly. That is an OEM part. Odd you are unable to source correct one.

 

[ricklack]

Where are you getting the parts? I can't fathom 5 or 6 defective replacements. Should be a simple plug n play - from the pic it looks like the LED version. Only the RS and Premier have LED taillights, LS and LT have non-LED taillights for 2022.

 

[PoManNox]

I watched a South Main Auto video recently, where Eric O had a 2018 Equinox in with a tail light problem. There are quite a few RPO codes for the exterior lighting on the 2018+ I wonder if what you are getting is not the right part number? Does everything in terms of connectors and bulbs match exactly?

 

[Big Papi]

Time to explore the dark art of wiring including grounds. A test light would be helpful, a meter even better. Don't forget the wiring diagram

 

[RPF]

Where are you getting the parts? I can't fathom 5 or 6 defective replacements. Should be a simple plug n play - from the pic it looks like the LED version. Only the RS and Premier have LED taillights, LS and LT have non-LED taillights for 2022.

eBay, CARiD, and Amazon. I’m trying rockauto now. They say oem. I’m guessing aftermarket is no good for this. Chevy said that they are having a hard time getting them.

 

[ricklack]

eBay, CARiD, and Amazon. I’m trying rockauto now. They say oem. I’m guessing aftermarket is no good for this. Chevy said that they are having a hard time getting them.

Last year I stupidly backed into a pole and busted my RR stop/turn taillight (and other damage) and it took from July 2023 until Feb 2024 for the body shop to get a new LED taillight. At first they ordered the wrong one (non-LED) but when I checked with the dealer, they had none either. At that time Rockauto was also sold out. Good luck

 

[SteveK]

Is there any number on the old and new that can be used in ordering.

It baffles me that a part can look identical and yet be different in operation.

 

[ricklack]

Is there any number on the old and new that can be used in ordering.

It baffles me that a part can look identical and yet be different in operation.

Actually, the parking light/ reverse light section the user is trying to get looks different between LED and non-LED and is easy to see the difference. The LED is one continuous parking light, whereas the non-LED version is broken into segments (2 I think).

 

[RPF]

I watched a South Main Auto video recently, where Eric O had a 2018 Equinox in with a tail light problem. There are quite a few RPO codes for the exterior lighting on the 2018+ I wonder if what you are getting is not the right part number? Does everything in terms of connectors and bulbs match exactly?

Everything matches exactly

 

[RPF]

I ordered nine w from rock auto. It says OEM

 

[PoManNox]

Keep us posted on the RA part.

Unfortunately, eBay, CARiD and Amazon tend to be a 50/50 chance of getting something that is not OEM these days, even if it says it's OEM.

Who would have thought something as common as a 2018+ Equinox would be a problem to find taillamp assemblies for. Seems like 2 out of 10 cars on the road is an equinox.

 

[RPF]

I ended up paying twice as much for OEM. Works fine now.

 

[blevtr]

Just got tail light assy from Rock auto. It was CAPA approved and fits perfectly. All the low ratings on Amazon spooked me so spent the money and got a good unit.