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Bobnoxious1 · 09-07-2025, 10:40 AM

Has anyone changed the backup light bulbs? Feel like I could backup better at night with some brighter lights. Youtube is showing that you have to disassemble most of the backend of the car. Is that right?

SS_Dave · 09-07-2025, 02:19 PM

You have to pull the rear bumper cover. Disconnect taillights. Remove screws in the wheel wells. Pull outward on the sides where the bumper cover ends in the wheel wells. Then pull the rest out from the rear. It has push in keepers all the way across the back. These are what I put in. They've been great so far.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079VTN24N...d_asin_title_3

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-08-2025, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Dave

You have to pull the rear bumper cover. Disconnect taillights. Remove screws in the wheel wells. Pull outward on the sides where the bumper cover ends in the wheel wells. Then pull the rest out from the rear. It has push in keepers all the way across the back. These are what I put in. They've been great so far.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079VTN24N...d_asin_title_3

Unfortunately there's no other way! Thanks GM....

TheBrightSide · 09-09-2025, 03:20 AM

Yep, I did this mod with the PH24W LED bulbs. They’re a pretty particular size, but it’s nice that some companies made them in LED’s. The job to remove the rear bumper, just to replace the reverse/back-up lights sucks for sure…

I would make sure you get some good legit bulbs and test them before you actually put back on the rear bumper. Imagine you going through ALL of that, just to realize one or none of your reverse lights are working. LOL I’m pretty sure almost all the 5th gen Camaro owners will agree that replacing those lights are the worst light bulb to work on, on these cars. Lol

InFiD3ViL · 09-09-2025, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBrightSide

Yep, I did this mod with the PH24W LED bulbs. They’re a pretty particular size, but it’s nice that some companies made them in LED’s. The job to remove the rear bumper, just to replace the reverse/back-up lights sucks for sure…

I would make sure you get some good legit bulbs and test them before you actually put back on the rear bumper. Imagine you going through ALL of that, just to realize one or none of your reverse lights are working. LOL I’m pretty sure almost all the 5th gen Camaro owners will agree that replacing those lights are the worst light bulb to work on, on these cars. Lol

3rd brake light failure would like a word with you...

SummitWhite11 · 09-09-2025, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBrightSide

Yep, I did this mod with the PH24W LED bulbs. They’re a pretty particular size, but it’s nice that some companies made them in LED’s. The job to remove the rear bumper, just to replace the reverse/back-up lights sucks for sure…

I would make sure you get some good legit bulbs and test them before you actually put back on the rear bumper. Imagine you going through ALL of that, just to realize one or none of your reverse lights are working. LOL I’m pretty sure almost all the 5th gen Camaro owners will agree that replacing those lights are the worst light bulb to work on, on these cars. Lol

I have not had to do that yet but that is a good tip right there!

SummitWhite11 · 09-09-2025, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

3rd brake light failure would like a word with you...

I could not even imagine. Haven't been there yet as I have two that are functioning atm... the third brake light plus the ZL1 rear spoiler brake light.

Mr_Draco · 09-10-2025, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

I could not even imagine. Haven't been there yet as I have two that are functioning atm... the third brake light plus the ZL1 rear spoiler brake light.

It is absolutely the worst. You seriously have to remove the entire rear interior to change that light. Side panel, window trim, rear seat, everything before you can remove the cover to replace that light.

redcoats1976 · 09-10-2025, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

It is absolutely the worst. You seriously have to remove the entire rear interior to change that light. Side panel, window trim, rear seat, everything before you can remove the cover to replace that light.

Between that and pulling the dash to replace the evaporator...what were they thinking?

0stones0 · 09-10-2025, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

Between that and pulling the dash to replace the evaporator...what were they thinking?

They’re thinking you’ll give up and trade it in for their latest and greatest. It’s all about the $$$.

Mr_Draco · 09-10-2025, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

Between that and pulling the dash to replace the evaporator...what were they thinking?

Every car I've ever worked on required the dash to be pulled to work on the evaporator, not just the Camaro....

ariZona28 · 09-10-2025, 04:21 PM

In case any '14, '15 owners are attempting the same upgrade here's the procedure: https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2.../reverse_light
If I had a '10 to '13 I'd probably leave well enough alone. With my luck I'd break some unobtainable fasteners and end up with a Gorilla Tape mod. LOL!

mr_honez · 09-12-2025, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Every car I've ever worked on required the dash to be pulled to work on the evaporator, not just the Camaro....

Truth. Done it twice for my conversion, did it once on a '99 expedition, about to do it again on my daughters '06 Jeep Commander. Nothing but FUN...

Bobnoxious1 · 10-05-2025, 11:46 AM

This all sounds absolutely horrible. The ones I have currently function but just don't seem very bright when using the backup camera to reverse at night. The rear side marker change seemed initially daunting as well but I used a probably ill advised push and pry method that I got away with. No way that is working on the backup lights. Thanks for the lights part SS_ Dave. Navigating the world of LED replacement lights on Amazon is a rabbit hole itself.

09-07-2025, 10:40 AM	#1
Bobnoxious1 Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro RS/2LT Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 47 View My Garage	Backup lights? Has anyone changed the backup light bulbs? Feel like I could backup better at night with some brighter lights. Youtube is showing that you have to disassemble most of the backend of the car. Is that right?

09-10-2025, 04:21 PM	#12
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,749	In case any '14, '15 owners are attempting the same upgrade here's the procedure: https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2.../reverse_light If I had a '10 to '13 I'd probably leave well enough alone. With my luck I'd break some unobtainable fasteners and end up with a Gorilla Tape mod. LOL! __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

10-05-2025, 11:46 AM	#14
Bobnoxious1 Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro RS/2LT Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 47 View My Garage	reverse reply This all sounds absolutely horrible. The ones I have currently function but just don't seem very bright when using the backup camera to reverse at night. The rear side marker change seemed initially daunting as well but I used a probably ill advised push and pry method that I got away with. No way that is working on the backup lights. Thanks for the lights part SS_ Dave. Navigating the world of LED replacement lights on Amazon is a rabbit hole itself.

09-07-2025, 02:19 PM	#2
SS_Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 501	You have to pull the rear bumper cover. Disconnect taillights. Remove screws in the wheel wells. Pull outward on the sides where the bumper cover ends in the wheel wells. Then pull the rest out from the rear. It has push in keepers all the way across the back. These are what I put in. They've been great so far. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079VTN24N...d_asin_title_3

09-09-2025, 03:20 AM	#4
TheBrightSide Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS coupe (MT) Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Sacramento, CA - USA Posts: 367	Yep, I did this mod with the PH24W LED bulbs. They’re a pretty particular size, but it’s nice that some companies made them in LED’s. The job to remove the rear bumper, just to replace the reverse/back-up lights sucks for sure… I would make sure you get some good legit bulbs and test them before you actually put back on the rear bumper. Imagine you going through ALL of that, just to realize one or none of your reverse lights are working. LOL I’m pretty sure almost all the 5th gen Camaro owners will agree that replacing those lights are the worst light bulb to work on, on these cars. Lol