Tai lights won't work on my truck. Any ideas?

Asked by Dustin Sep 10, 2014 at 10:53 PM about the 1995 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Cheyenne Extended Cab Stepside 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1995 Chevrolet c2500 truck. The headlights, turn signals and brakes work fine
but the park lights and tail lights and dash lights won't work.  The signal indicator light,
check engine and bright light indicator all work. I installed a new switch thinking that was
the cause but it didn't fix the issue. I thought I heard a pop noise when I started it one day
but didn't think twice about it. Trailer lights don't work and brake controller indicates that
they are not connected but when you tap on the brakes or use the turn signal, they work
fine. I'm stumped.

4 Answers
51,265

John answered 10 years ago

Check the fuses. Then check to see if you have power from the electrical line coming to the lights. Is there a common ground that is in need of cleaning or fixing/reattaching? At times the trailer hitch is what causes the problems due to corrosion on the pins or ground wires. If you can disconnect the cable, see if that is a fix. If not do a good job of cleaning the connections, including the bulb connections to make sure you have complete current flow. I know, electricity does not flow, but it is better that explaining the way electricity works. You need a ground to complete the circuit. Start with the fuse box, do you have power coming into it and through it? If so, go to where the wire comes to the lights and make sure there is power there. work your way to the end. Have fun. Best to leave the beers until after the lights are fixed.

Mark helpful

GuruBG1H7 answered 5 years ago

1989 chevy g30 van 5.7 Headlights don't work Horn don't work Cigarette lighter don't work

Mark helpful

GuruBG1H7 answered 5 years ago

1989 chevy g30 van 5.7 headlights don't work Horn don't work. Cigarette lighter don't work

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Tai lights won't work on my truck. Any ideas? 4 Answers

    I have a 1995 Chevrolet c2500 truck. The headlights, turn signals and brakes work fine but the park lights and tail lights and dash lights won't work. The signal indicator light, check engine and b...

    1995 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Cheyenne Extended Cab Stepside 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • The horn wont work on my truck wont work, any suggestions? 5 Answers

    There is a section on the front of the steering wheel that comes off, I dont know if anything goes in there

    1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Cheyenne RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • right turn signal won't work when lights are on 12 Answers

    My chevy 1500 right turn signal won't work when lights are on, when I shut lights off it blinks all four blinker lights. When lights are off and I push brake pedal the parking lights also go on any h...

    1992 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Silverado LB RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Tail lights on truck not working 1 Answer

    So my brake lights or my parking light or my turn signals don’t work on the rear of my truck, but when I hook up to my trailer they all work how can I fix this?

    1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Silverado 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • No back lights work on my 2001 chevy silverado 1 Answer

    My back brake lights, turn signal and parking lights are not working. I already checked the bulbs and fuses. Don't know what else to check.

    Chevrolet C/K 1500

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

C/K 1500

Looking for a Used C/K 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 229 nationwide C/K 1500 listings starting at $1,700.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1995 Chevrolet C/K 1500

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet C/K 1500 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Andrew Olsen
    Reputation
    15,950
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    9,670
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    6,480
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Sierra 1500
1,892 Great Deals out of 72,257 listings starting at $1,900
Used Ford F-150
6,459 Great Deals out of 169,177 listings starting at $1,871
Used Chevrolet C/K 2500
46 listings
Used Chevrolet S-10
152 listings starting at $3,999
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,176 Great Deals out of 55,903 listings starting at $3,995
Used Chevrolet Corvette
793 Great Deals out of 14,532 listings starting at $4,999
Used Dodge RAM 1500
76 Great Deals out of 1,407 listings starting at $650
Used Chevrolet Camaro
655 Great Deals out of 8,355 listings starting at $3,240
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,332 Great Deals out of 34,727 listings starting at $1,550

Used Cars for Sale

1999 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
3 listings
1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
41 listings
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
30 listings starting at $1,700
1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
26 listings
1995 Chevrolet C/K 1500 For Sale
22 listings

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.