2019 license plate lights

[smit303]

How hard is it to change these out to led's? i looked under there and they looked tucked up so high i couldn't spit on them. the K2's weren't that bad. Anybody do this yet? Any recommendations on what bulbs to use?

[DougFL]

It looks like it will be a PITA to change.  The tow hitch support runs under the license plate bulb connector and there is little space to reach it! 

[smit303]

Yea, that's what I thought. I guess I'll have to live with the dingy yellow stock bulbs. 

[Black02Silverado]

I don't know what GM is thinking buy not changing all the bulbs over to LED but since it is a ground up new truck and most of the other bulbs are LED why not make all of them LED.

Edited November 16, 2018 by Black02Silverado

[Sierra Dan]

I think they may be the same as the K2's bulb.

 

Here is what i used with great results and in stock nearby....

 

 

[Black02Silverado]

I just checked the Sylvania bulb guide  and they don't have a list for 2019 vehicles yet. 

[OneTruck60Mexicans]

I can confirm they’re the same size bulbs as the 2018s (194).  I bought a set of HP3s from Diode Dynamics - https://www.diodedynamics.com/license-plate-leds-for-1998-2017-gmc-sierra-2500-pair.html.  I took a chance because the truck is so new it was difficult to confirm.

 

It’s a little awkward to get to and remove the sockets, but definitely doable.  

 

 

[smit303]

1 hour ago, OneTruck60Mexicans said:

I can confirm they’re the same size bulbs as the 2018s (194).  I bought a set of HP3s from Diode Dynamics - https://www.diodedynamics.com/license-plate-leds-for-1998-2017-gmc-sierra-2500-pair.html.  I took a chance because the truck is so new it was difficult to confirm.

 

It’s a little awkward to get to and remove the sockets, but definitely doable.  

 

 

Good to hear that it's doable. I'll buy a set and get em in there somehow.

[Pyrojodge]

Its doable... PITA but doable... 6 inch channel locks help for those with large hands...  and about 10 minutes. 

[smit303]

15 minutes ago, Pyrojodge said:

Its doable... PITA but doable... 6 inch channel locks help for those with large hands...  and about 10 minutes. 

What bulbs did you install? They look great

[Pyrojodge]

14 minutes ago, smit303 said:

What bulbs did you install? They look great

Thanks... heres what i used.  I was concerned that with the rear view mirror camera and back up camera they may flash but all is well.

 

 

Tail lights: AUXITO 912 921 LED Backup Light Bulbs High Power 2835 15-SMD Chipsets Extremely Bright Error Free T15 906 W16W for Back Up Lights Reverse Lights, 6000K White (Upgraded,Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728DYR9H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7sE9BbH185JEP

 

License plate lights: AUXITO 194 LED Light Bulb 6000K White Super Bright 168 2825 W5W T10 Wedge 24-SMD 3014 Chipsets LED Replacement Bulbs Error Free for Car Dome Map Door Courtesy License Plate Lights (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071LHP5WP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ouE9BbRCAANBR

[RedQuartz2019]

I was able to change my license plate bulbs out, I have skinny hands, so that helped, but still a PITA. 

I agree - why didn't GMC just put LEDs in from the factory???

[lt1z]

Took about 3 min on an AT4. Not that hard

[GMC-AT]

just to confirm -  these will work for reverse lights ?  

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728DYR9H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7sE9BbH185JEP

 

Also -  are the cargo lights LED's from factory? 

[Pyrojodge]

15 minutes ago, GMC-AT said:

just to confirm -  these will work for reverse lights ?  

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728DYR9H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7sE9BbH185JEP

 

Also -  are the cargo lights LED's from factory? 

Yes and yes... thats what i installed.