2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner’s Manual — Bulb Replacement

For the proper type of replacement bulbs,

or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.

LED Lighting

This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer.

Sidemarker lamp

Low-Beam Headlamp

High-Beam Headlamp

Turn Signal/Park Lamps

1. Turn Signal Lamps Headlamp Replacement Base Level

Open the hood.

Remove the headlamp bulb cover.

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly.

Unplug the electrical connector from the bulb by releasing the clip on the connector.

Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall.

Midlevel and Uplevel

See your dealer for headlamp replacement.

Uplevel

See your dealer for turn signal replacement.

Open the hood.

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.

Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket.

Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall.

Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp

Back-Up Lamp

Side Marker Lamp

1500 shown 2500/3500 similar

Back-Up Lamp

It is recommended to replace the grommets when replacing a bulb. See your dealer.

To replace one of these bulbs:

Open the tailgate.

Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws.

Pull the rear lamp assembly outward and rearward away from the box side to remove it from the vehicle.

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.

Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.

Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall.

This procedure is for the regular cab only. For crew cab and double cab see your dealer.

Cargo Lamp Bulbs

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb

To replace one of these bulbs:

Remove the two screws and lift off the lamp assembly.

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out.

Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.

To replace the bulb:

Reach behind the rear bumper and locate the bulb.

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Replace the bulb and reverse Step 2 to reinstall.