brake light issue - resolved thank to the forum

[mattnday]

This forum rocks

I needed to tow my new to me 2009 trailer to storage but had no brake lights when it got towed home last weekend. 2 new bulbs solved the running light issue but not the turn/brake light issue.

I did a quick search for brake light issues and found a thread on corrosion causing brake lights to not function properly. A quick filing of the corrosion on the contact tabs with the bulbs and my lights were good to go.

[dalenoel]

Might want to get dielectric grease and coat the bulb ends so the problem does not come back.

[mattnday]

Good Suggestion - I also think not being left in a mountain area where it snows during the winter will also help.

[rwstinson]

I had a Brake light not work, but turn signal would work. Intermitent. Found TV "Chevy" has a module, which can short out. Used meter to find out the TV was the problem. Went to dealer and had to explain twice before they believed me. Replaced Module and 7 months later still happy.