Cargo light kit installation for 2019 WT

[Interleukin6]

2019 WT crew cab short box. I want to install this cargo light kit but cannot find any installation instruction or video for 2019~. I found some in YouTube for 2015 (installed under the bedrails) but not 2019~. Is it the same? As per GM website, it is $155 (part No 84659238 ) which is only for one unit or a pair? Do I have to buy any wiring harness too? If anyone already installed this, please let me know. Thank you. 

 

Edited January 20, 2022 by Interleukin6

[GETGONE]

My truck came with the lights but they just pop in place of the plastic plugs and then plug into the tail light harness. There should be an empty connector there already. Remove a tail light and pull it out and you should see it there.

[Interleukin6]

Thank you for the answer. Does it require dealer programing to activate after the installation? Or just good to go…

[GETGONE]

You have the cargo lights that are on the back of the cab as part of the 3rd brake light correct? If so they should be plug and play.

[Interleukin6]

How bright are they? Bright enough to find something on the bed at night or should I look for another aftermarket one?

[GETGONE]

I think they're fine myself. I have a retractable tonneau and they are the only lights with it closed and I find them adequate. I've read others say they're not bright enough for them.

[GETGONE]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2019-2020-2021-Chevy-Silverado-1500-Bed-Lights-Led-OEM-/353840552565?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

After I watched them I got an offer for $55 with $6 shipping, $10 off the listing price.

[Gangly]

The OEM bed lights are plenty bright for me and quite possibly may be one of my favorite options on this truck.  If you can do it, I wouldn't hesitate.

[Interleukin6]

FYI, I had to return the lights to my dealer because it requires programing for my WT after installation (a program code on the instruction in the box as well). Dealer said $130~140s for programing. I think paying ~$300 (part $155 + $130~140 for programing) is not worth for this. Thank you. 

[RedLT]

1 hour ago, Interleukin6 said:

FYI, I had to return the lights to my dealer because it requires programing for my WT after installation (a program code on the instruction in the box as well). Dealer said $130~140s for programing. I think paying ~$300 (part $155 + $130~140 for programing) is not worth for this. Thank you. 

You can go with aftermarket, something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Splitter-Extension-Warranty-TL-31/dp/B08N429SKJ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=32MGX70LJAONS&keywords=truck+bed+light&qid=1643226135&sprefix=truck+bed+light%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-6

 

[Jason Ruud]

I'm dealing with the same problem outlined in this thread.  I have the GM lights for my Silverado, but are wrestling with the dealer programming piece.  I heard OBD Genie offers a device that can do the programming/activation so the lights would  work.   Does anyone have experience with this.    

[Naughty Donkey Performance]

IMO the factory ones suck if you have a bed cover or canopy, they should have put one in EACH corner instead of just the back.

I just installed LED strips all around the inside of the bed and made  a video of it that I will post soon.

It made a HUGE difference over the factory ones for me since I have a tri-fold hard cover and need to get up in there at night frequently.

Again had GM put them in each corner it would be great for everyone.