{"id":83404,"date":"2023-05-11T22:32:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T05:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=83404"},"modified":"2024-12-19T06:31:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:31:25","slug":"brake-light-replacement-causes-of-brake-light-failure-costs-and-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-light-replacement-causes-of-brake-light-failure-costs-and-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Brake Light Replacement: Causes of Brake Light Failure, Costs, and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83404_9bdf8a-e3 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-a6edb3  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-b55ba0\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83404_694411-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83404_694411-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83404_694411-aa\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83404_694411-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83404_694411-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83404_694411-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83404_694411-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83404_694411-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83404_694411-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading83404_694411-aa summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83404_694411-aa\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brake lights can fail due to a blown bulb, a malfunctioning brake light switch or circuit, and a blown fuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should avoid driving with bad brake lights because there might be an increased risk of getting into an accident, you&rsquo;re likely to have more liability if you cause an accident, and it&rsquo;s illegal in some states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A brake light bulb replacement can cost around $5 to $10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Brake lights warn the driver behind you when you press the brake pedal, giving them time to brake to avoid hitting your vehicle. So you&rsquo;re more likely to get into an accident if they&rsquo;re not working. Also, note that center high mount stop lamps (CHMSL) are required by law and if yours doesn&rsquo;t work, you&rsquo;re 40% more likely to be rear-ended by another vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Brake Lights Fail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brake lights can fail due to the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blown Bulb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brake lights can fail when their bulbs burn out. They usually have halogen or LED bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most modern vehicles have LED bulbs, which last more than five years, while older models use halogen bulbs, which last up to 2 years on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gmc-car-with-inoperative-led-stop-lamp.jpg\" alt=\"gmc car with inoperative led stop lamp\" class=\"wp-image-83405\" style=\"width:1000px;height:691px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gmc-car-with-inoperative-led-stop-lamp.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gmc-car-with-inoperative-led-stop-lamp-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gmc-car-with-inoperative-led-stop-lamp-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gmc-car-with-inoperative-led-stop-lamp-150x104.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The GMC in this photo has an inoperative LED stop lamp. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malfunctioning Brake Light Switch or Circuit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any fault in the brake light switch can cause problems for brake lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, corrosion at the switch terminals or contacts can disrupt the light&rsquo;s circuitry. The analog switch also wears out as it ages, which could lead to brake light issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blown Fuse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it&rsquo;s normal for an old fuse to blow, a short circuit in the wirings or connectors could affect the brake light. The electric surge can damage the brake light&rsquo;s fuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-and-turn-lamps-using-same-bulbs-1024x824.jpg\" alt=\"stop and turn lamps using same bulbs\" class=\"wp-image-83406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-and-turn-lamps-using-same-bulbs-1024x824.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-and-turn-lamps-using-same-bulbs-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-and-turn-lamps-using-same-bulbs-768x618.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-and-turn-lamps-using-same-bulbs-150x121.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-and-turn-lamps-using-same-bulbs.jpg 1390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&rsquo;s common for vehicles that share the same bulb for the stop lights and turn signals to have the stop light circuit pass through the combination switch, as you see in this schematic. Notice that the high mount stop lamp bypasses the combination switch. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-lamps-with-turn-signals-separate.jpg\" alt=\"stop lamps with turn signals separate\" class=\"wp-image-83407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-lamps-with-turn-signals-separate.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-lamps-with-turn-signals-separate-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-lamps-with-turn-signals-separate-150x220.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When the turn signals use separate bulbs, the stop light switch directly feeds the lamps. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-lamp-switch-sending-signal-to-bcm.jpg\" alt=\"stop lamp switch sending signal to bcm\" class=\"wp-image-83408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-lamp-switch-sending-signal-to-bcm.jpg 797w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-lamp-switch-sending-signal-to-bcm-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-lamp-switch-sending-signal-to-bcm-768x737.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stop-lamp-switch-sending-signal-to-bcm-150x144.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">More commonly, on newer vehicles, the stop lamp switch and all the other lamp switches will send signals to the BCM and it will activate the lamps and other components tied to the stop lamp circuit (see schematic). | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wiring Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frayed or corroded wires can cause your brake lights to malfunction. Sometimes the movement of the brake pedal will bend the switch wires until one or both of them break at the switch, and in that case, the transmission will not come out of park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, loose connections and damaged wire ends can cause bad electrical ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sometimes the movement of the brake pedal will bend the switch wires until one or both of them break at the switch, and in that case, the transmission will not come out of park.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Socket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If only one of your brake lights is faulty, its socket or connectors might be dirty or corroded. Check for signs of wear, dirt, and corrosion to confirm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should You Avoid Driving With Bad Brake Lights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can continue driving because your vehicle would still work, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean that you should. Here&rsquo;s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increased Risk of Accidents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without brake lights, drivers behind you can&rsquo;t tell when you&rsquo;re slowing or stopping. So if you brake abruptly, they might hit your vehicle. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/sites\/nhtsa.gov\/files\/analyses20of20rear-end20crashes20and20near-crashes20dot20hs2081020846.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"study\">study<\/a>, rear-end collisions account for 29% of road accidents that led to serious injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Liability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle that&rsquo;s at fault is liable in case of an accident. So if you crashed into a car because its brake lights aren&rsquo;t working, then you might be able to file a compensation claim. Likewise, if you get rear-ended while driving with faulty brake lights, you could get in trouble with the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s illegal to drive with bad brake lights in some states. You can get pulled over by the authorities if yours isn&rsquo;t working. You could get a ticket if more than one of your brake lights is faulty. Fines can vary depending on the state where you&rsquo;re in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shift Lock Override<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your ride has a shift lock override, it would activate when it detects that one of your brake lights is out. It prevents the car from shifting once there&rsquo;s a mechanic error detected. So you&rsquo;ll risk damaging your transmission system if you continue to drive with bad brake lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Brake Light?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on what&rsquo;s causing the issue. For example, if you&rsquo;re dealing with a bad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-light-bulb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake light bulb\">brake light bulb<\/a>, expect to shell out around $5 to $10 for a replacement. Mechanics might charge $10 to $20 for labor, depending on your vehicle&rsquo;s make and model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Consider When Shopping for Brake Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s no shortage of brake lights on the market. To help you narrow down your options, here are some factors to consider when shopping for brake light replacements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your new brake lights are incompatible with your vehicle, they might not fit or work as they should. So consider only replacements that are designed for your year, make, and model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bulb Type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get the same type as your stock part or get a different one. Make sure you know the pros and cons of LED and halogen light bulbs before you decide. For example, LED bulbs have a longer lifespan, but they generally cost more than other bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aftermarket brake lights perform just like their OE counterparts. They&rsquo;re more affordable because third-party manufacturers produce them, so they&rsquo;re a great choice if you&rsquo;re shopping on a budget. If you don&rsquo;t have a go-to brand for replacement parts, check out brand and product reviews for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get New Brake Lights for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, one of the things you should consider when looking for new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=brake_light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake lights\">brake lights<\/a> is compatibility. It&rsquo;s also arguably the most crucial part because you&rsquo;ll be wasting both time and money if you order incorrect lights. Lucky for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> makes it easier to find ones that fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To check out the brake lights that are compatible with your ride, fill out our vehicle selector. Then, you can further refine the results to show the brake lights that match your preferred brand, price, and features using the search filters. Our catalog includes accurate and detailed fitment information, but if you have questions, don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out to our round-the-clock customer service team via our toll-free hotlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We guarantee our brake lights are built to last because we sourced them from the best aftermarket brands in the industry. They&rsquo;re also on hand, ready to ship, and available at competitive prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our selection today and shop now!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Brake lights warn the driver behind you when you press the brake pedal, giving them time to brake to avoid&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-light-replacement-causes-of-brake-light-failure-costs-and-faqs\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":83409,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3745,52],"tags":[3731],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-83404","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-car-lights","8":"category-diy","9":"tag-brake-light-bulb","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Brake Light Replacement: Causes of Brake Light Failure, Costs, and FAQs - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn why brake lights fail, why you shouldn\u2019t delay brake light replacement, what to consider when shopping for replacements, and more.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-light-replacement-causes-of-brake-light-failure-costs-and-faqs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Brake Light Replacement: Causes of Brake Light Failure, Costs, and FAQs - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn why brake lights fail, why you shouldn\u2019t delay brake light replacement, what to consider when shopping for replacements, and more.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-light-replacement-causes-of-brake-light-failure-costs-and-faqs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-05-12T05:32:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-19T14:31:25+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brake-light-for-replacement-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2048\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1324\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-light-replacement-causes-of-brake-light-failure-costs-and-faqs\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-light-replacement-causes-of-brake-light-failure-costs-and-faqs\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. 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