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.