Brake light problem?

[J_CUDi_]

I do not know how long they have been out, I just realized it like 20min ago. I drive the hatchback. The bottom brake lights(round red rings) on both of the tail lights do not work though. I am sorry if i do not know something that everybody else does. They will not come on for anything though. Ignore everything else, it is the only pic i had of when the rings were working, and another pic of what i just took like 5min ago with them not working.

Sorry if this has already been discussed, i searched everywhere, but i could not find anything.

 

[Preloader]

Those rings do not light up. They are simply reflectors. What you have is a photo of the rings reflecting the flash from your camera and a creative approach to sharing a pic of your subs to everyone.

I see what you did there.jpg

 

[Eric Smit]

What he said.


-Eric Smit

 

[J_CUDi_]

pretty elaborate plan, aye? now i feel like a fool for not knowing that, i sorta realized it after i took the lamp off and noticed no bulb was being fed to that area.

 

[Eric Smit]

You're good. Everyone has that moment. ;P


-Eric Smit

 

[J_CUDi_]

i will have plenty more i am sure.... :sadbanana:

 

[Preloader]

It's not all for not. You inadvertently gave me the ambition to find a way TO make them light up. I have an entire tail light assembly on order for my LED project. While I've got it opened up I'll work up an LED ring to light up the rings.

The pics from the LED kit on ebay show little LED's around that ring, but the kit doesn't include them and it looks retarded IMO. I would like to get them fully lit up. Red Rings of Death style.

 

[J_CUDi_]

yeah, i saw those, and i like them for sure. i would like to try em out, but i just do not think i would be able to do everything correctly. i will be waiting for that build thread, i wanna see those "Red Rings of Death"

 

[Preloader]

Yeah, the LED plates don't have any mounting points to fasten them in the housing and it didn't come with any instructions. That's why I opted for a whole extra tail light assembly, so I can take my time with any obstacles I will run into. It's definitely not a plug and play upgrade for sure.

I will take lots of pics and do a full DIY write-up.

 

[J_CUDi_]

you go ahead and do that while i wish i could do it, i will stick to my very cool "VHT Nightshade" tail light mod i have considered trying:/ hahaha. i just do not want anything tacky looking and decrease the value of my sonic, so i am having second thoughts about trying the vht.

 

[Preloader]

Take it to a tint shop, they can put window tint vinyl on it and it will have less chance of looking tacky.

 

[severous01]

there's an active recall to program the BCM so the car tells you when you have a bulb out.

i got my recall notice a month ago and havent had time to check it out. i do intend to pull a bulb and find out how it works because i KNOW it's not gonna be like BMW where they specifically tell you which bulb is out...and notifies you when you turn the car on.

any way, you might be part of the recall...idk. either way, it's under warranty so bring it in and have it checked

 

[Art T.]

I just found out that my brake lights don't work. I was told that there was a bulletin to the Chevy dealers regarding this problem. Is this a common problem with the Sonic and has a fix been found?

 

[Eric Smit]

That is not common. Call your dealer ASAP. that's a safety issue.


-Eric Smit

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

I just found out that my brake lights don't work. I was told that there was a bulletin to the Chevy dealers regarding this problem. Is this a common problem with the Sonic and has a fix been found?

Definitely have your vehicle examined if the brake lights are out. Please keep us updated on the issue if it keeps reoccurring. Send a PM if needed with the VIN#, your contact information, and issue. I hope this is repaired quickly for you.

Matt,

GM Customer Assistance