Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the turn signal (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Problem Category Number of Problems
Turn Signal problems
2
Brake Light problems
1
Headlight Switch problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban

The Turn Signal problem

Each rear tail light assembly circuit board had to be replaced. These occurred at different times (approximately 6 months apart). Now, about a year later, the right rear needs to be replaced again. This was found due to the blinker and brake light failing, so I switched the bulb from the other   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

All brake lights failed for unknown period. No warning or other indication given that brake lights were inperative until a "near miss" accident and we discovered brake lights were inoperative. Dealer found a worn connection on two wires in turn signal switch.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

Headlights only come on with emergency brake not with switch.   Read details...


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