Rear LED License Plate Light for Chevy & GMC C/K-Series, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & More (1988-2000)

Rear LED License Plate Light for Chevy & GMC C/K-Series, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & More (1988-2000)

This is a set of two LED rear license plate lights built as a direct plug-in replacement across a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs from the late 1980s through 2000. If your factory license plate lamp has dimmed, yellowed, or burned out entirely, this LED replacement drops in without cutting or splicing into your factory wiring.

Why Upgrade to LED License Plate Lights

Factory incandescent bulbs in license plate housings tend to dim and fail well before other exterior lights, partly because they're smaller, lower-wattage bulbs that see constant exposure to road grime and moisture. Upgrading to LEDs addresses that directly, with a dramatically longer service life and brighter, whiter output that keeps your plate clearly lit and legible, which matters both for visibility and for staying compliant with plate-lighting requirements in many areas.

Key Features

• 18 total LEDs across the pair, 9 per light, for bright, even illumination
• Waterproof construction built from ABS housing with a clear PC lens
• Direct plug-in installation with no cutting or splicing required
• Error-free operation designed not to trigger dashboard warning lights

Specifications

• Type: LED license plate light, pair
• Voltage: 12V
• Light color: White
• Rated life: Over 50,000 hours
• Housing material: ABS with clear PC lens
• Manufacturer warranty: 1 year
• Condition: New

Compatibility

Built to fit the 1988-2000 Chevrolet & GMC C/K-Series 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickups; 1992-2000 C/K-Series 1500 and 2500 Suburban; 1992-1994 Chevrolet Blazer; 1994-2002 Chevrolet S10 pickup; 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe; 1992-2000 GMC Yukon; 1992-1993 GMC Sonoma GT; 1994-2002 GMC Sonoma; 1991 GMC Syclone; 1992-1993 GMC Typhoon; and 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade. Because this covers a broad span of model years and body styles, it's worth confirming your factory housing matches this direct plug-in design before ordering, or reaching out with your model year for help confirming fitment.

Signs Your License Plate Light Needs Replacing

A plate light that's noticeably dim, flickers, has turned yellow or cloudy, or has gone out completely are all signs it's time for a replacement. In many areas, a burned-out or too-dim license plate light is also enough to earn you a citation during a traffic stop, so keeping it in good working order is about more than just visibility at night.

Why Replacing a Failed Plate Light Promptly Matters

Beyond the risk of a citation, a dark or dim license plate makes your vehicle harder to identify at night for other drivers and law enforcement alike, which is a simple but often overlooked safety detail. Since these lights are inexpensive and easy to replace, there's little reason to drive around with a failed or fading one when a direct plug-in LED upgrade solves the problem for good, especially on a truck or SUV you rely on for regular nighttime driving.

Installation Notes

Installing these lights means removing the two small screws holding your factory license plate light housing in place, disconnecting the factory plug, and connecting the new LED light's matching plug before securing it back in place. Because this is a direct plug-and-play replacement, no wire cutting, splicing, or additional tools are needed beyond a small screwdriver. Testing both lights after installation confirms a proper connection before you put the housing screws back in for good. Since the housing is waterproof and the fit is designed to match your factory opening exactly, there's no additional sealing or adjustment needed once the screws are back in place.

Ordering Information

This license plate light set is in stock and ships ready to install. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your specific truck or SUV? Our Request a Part page is the fastest way to confirm before you order.

Related Parts

This license plate light set is listed in our Chevrolet and GMC collections, along with our Lighting collection, where you'll find other exterior lighting components.