Why do the backup lights on my 1995 tahoe come on when my headlights are turned on?

Asked by rmoneyhan Jul 11, 2015 at 11:30 PM about the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

If the headlights are turned off the backup lights work they way they should. If they headlights are turned on the backup lights come on regardless of the tahoe being in drive or reverse. The tail lights, brake lights, directional and hazard lights all work the way they should. It is just the backup lights that won't turn off unless the headlights are turned off.
Any help would be appreciated.

1 Answer

51,215

Make sure you have the correct bulbs in. Check for shorting at the bulb sockets. Pull the bulbs, read the bulb number and make sure it is what is called for. Any car parts place can give you the correct bulb number or there is a light chart in the light bulb section that may help. If you have a bent or damaged pin it may be sending power to your backup lights when headlight power is applied. If you turn on just the parking lights, does the back up lights come on? As we all know the headlights are up front and the back up lights are in the back. the only common connection will be through the lights to the rear that share the same socket with the backup lights.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1995 Chevrolet Tahoe

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Carson
    Reputation
    3,580
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    2,320
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,160
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Yukon
635 Great Deals out of 15,605 listings starting at $3,980
Used Chevrolet Suburban
675 Great Deals out of 17,402 listings starting at $1,500
Used Ford F-150
6,503 Great Deals out of 162,811 listings starting at $993
Used Toyota 4Runner
996 Great Deals out of 10,882 listings starting at $3,500
Used Ford Explorer
2,336 Great Deals out of 55,511 listings starting at $1,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
1,873 Great Deals out of 68,845 listings starting at $1,900
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,440 Great Deals out of 50,874 listings starting at $1,295

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Chevrolet Tahoe For Sale
60 Great Deals out of 15,836 listings starting at $42,801
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe For Sale
232 Great Deals out of 2,455 listings starting at $38,990
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe For Sale
193 Great Deals out of 1,757 listings starting at $34,995
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe For Sale
194 Great Deals out of 2,417 listings starting at $29,995
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe For Sale
91 Great Deals out of 819 listings starting at $13,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.