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How to replace a taillight bulb on a Chevrolet Trailblazer

We show you how to replace the taillight bulb on a Chevrolet Trailblazer

Car Ownership

Blazing a visible trail

The Trailblazer may no longer be available to buy new and Chevrolet may have pulled the plug on their South Africa operations but that doesn't diminish the capability of these vehicles at all.

Related: Don’t despair if you own a Chevrolet

Doing small DIY maintenance tasks will keep your Trailblazer going for years to come, and we are here to help!

In our guide below we show you how to replace the taillight bulb on your 'Blazer

 

You will need:

  • Replacement dual filament bulbs for your year and model
  • No.3 Phillips screwdriver

 

Let's get it done

 

1. Open the tailgate

 

2. Locate the retaining screws and using the screwdriver, remove them

 

3. Pull the light assembly away from the body to access the bulbs

 

4. The largest holder is the brake/running light, twist to remove

 

5, Exchange bulb

 

6. Assemble in reverse order

 

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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