Dimming Dash Lights? No Lights? Replace Silverado Headlight and Dimmer Switch | Less than 5 minutes

Are your Silverado dash lights dimming on you unexpectedly? Do they not even come on or stay on anymore? I will show you how to fix the issue in under 5 minutes, fortunately it is a quick and affordable repair.
GM/Chevy has issues with their Headlight & Dimmer switch units malfunctioning when they get old, luckily it is an extremely easy fix plug and play fix that you can do yourself in under 5 minutes! This should work for 2000 - 2006 Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Yukon, and Tahoe models, though other years are very similar.
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[@stickybudsgardens6942]

That's exactly my problem. Will order the part thanks. Had a Sierra 4x4 control go out years ago. Just about the same fix. Cheerz!

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Glad it helped you out, always best when it's a cheap easy fix lol. Thank you for watching!

[@scandinavianflickgd7331]

Exact same issue I was having in my 2500. So glad I came across this video.

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Heck ya, glad that it helped out. Thanks for watching.

[@CallMeAdam2023]

Thank you! This happened to my 02 Silverado. I installed and after market radio, I did not short any wires and only used the yellow, red and black for power. After I hooked my radio up and put the dash back together I had no dash or climate control lights. I went through every fuse in the fusebox and checked the cluster itself and still no lights. Then it dawned on me if none of the dash lights work it HAS to be in the switch !

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Heck ya man, glad it helped!

[@FranciscoTorres-xt5vz]

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[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thank you for watching!

[@4uamesmiles]

Man I hope this works! I just ordered the part. I don’t have an aftermarket radio but my truck is a 2000 model sierra. I’m gonna be so tickled if this fixes it!

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

I hope that it helps!! At least it's a quick job and you'll know immediately, best of luck!

[@Geeazy26]

Did it fix it ? @4uamesmiles

[@FostuRKid]

Omg ur a life saver. My headlights would only work on Auto and my high beams wouldn’t work. Took me 30 seconds to swap it out and bam it works

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Heck ya! Happy it worked out for you, thank you for watching.

[@nmartin5551]

Glad to see your comment! My 01 silverado is doing exactly that!

[@towdjumper5]

Great stuff thx

[@DiablitoSpeedz]

Sweet vid man !

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thanks dude, I appreciate you watching it!

[@juancastillo9597]

You just nail it. Thanks

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thank you for watching, hope it helped you out.

[@user-ww1ke6lp4u]

Thank you!

[@gregniel]

BANG! Thank you so much!

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thank you for watching, I'm happy it helped out!

[@user-hz5jo6dc6d]

Thank you I’m gonna try it

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thank you for watching! I hope it works for you.

[@CelestinoFigueroa3]

Good job. Bless you.

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thank you! Hope it helped out.

[@kylerowland1227]

This worked...thank you for saving Me time and money

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Heck ya, glad it worked out for you!

[@kylerowland1227]

@@CLASSICSAREBETTER see if I can get another 160k milez out of them lol

[@TheMessengersofHope]

Thank you so much!

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped!

[@franciscovalle8277]

Thank just did it 👊🏽

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thank you for watching, glad it helped!

[@ryanglomez8461]

u nailed it

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thank you, glad it helped!

[@wesleyearl9010]

Just buy a cam of contact cleaner and spray in from the front olong the side of the dimmer switch. Then turn it up and down for a minute to work in the contact cleaner. That should do it. Try to use a paper towel around the edges so the cleaner doesn't get on the front panel It could discolor the panel

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Definitely worth a try!

[@David-hx8vb]

Thank you.

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-rq8ew8kf1m]

Thanks! Does this work for 2010?

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

So the idea is the same, but the switch looks slightly different on a 2010. If you dash lights are dimming or cutting in and out, it is definitely the place to start. Good luck on your project!!

[@Phil-wu3qj]

Great video. My radio, 2009 Chevy Silverado, keeps coming on/off without me touching the power button. If I push and hold the radio power button, it will turn off. But as soon as I stop holding the radio power button, it keeps coming on/off. Any suggestions?? Thanks!

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

To me it seems like it has to be either the button on the radio itself, or one of the wires has rubbed through and it's grounding out somewhere.

[@Phil-wu3qj]

@@CLASSICSAREBETTEROkay, Thanks!

[@javygee9458]

Ight the milage showing but at night i cant see my gauges n numbers for my speed only miles could that fix my problem?

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

It would be all your gauge lights at the same time if it's the switch. If it is only your speedo lighting, then it's probably an individual bulb inside your gauge cluster.

[@TheDbrewer31]

I have no dash lights and also no running (parking lights ) on both front and rear of vehicle. I do have headlights and brake lights. We had to run the boat hone the other night with flashers on all the way home. Can that same switch cause that issue as well? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

I'm not sure if it would effect all those things. Sounds like you may have a fuse issue, or a wire has rubbed through and is grounding out. Id start with checking any associated fuses. Best of luck!

[@UnknownBPeanut]

Is just my dashboard lights not showing up like my miles or whatever it is any ideas why

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

If it's your lights on the gauge cluster and surrounding buttons going dark, then it's probably an issue with your dimmer switch, if it's only the miles part of the gauge cluster, then your gauge cluster maybe dying. If you search FB marketplace, there are generally people that can repair the circuit board, or just replace the cluster and flash your mileage to the new one.

[@lamontmcdaniels322]

I hope this work for me me new 02 tahoe light switch work to turn on head light and interior light but dash light dont come on im sure junkyards has gmc or tahoes so i can get a couple of switches

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Thanks for watching, I hope it works for you!

[@AdrianRodriguez-mr8wx]

Did it work ?

[@lamontmcdaniels322]

​@AdrianRodriguez-mr8wx I haven't went junkyard yet to get another yet but I'll let you know when I do

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

@@lamontmcdaniels322 Save your gas and your time, they are only $22 new on Amazon. amzn.to/3EJo7ME

[@dustin4432]

All the functions of my switch work. My problem is the BUTTON lights on this switch, 4wd switch, and cargo switch don’t work until I smack different spots on my dash. Is this a ground issue? Where would I find the ground for this

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

I am not sure on the exact ground location, you'd just have to trace the wires from the rear of the bulbs. Your old bulbs may also be dying. Sorry I am not much help on that one, haven't had that problem yet.

[@dustin4432]

@@CLASSICSAREBETTER well I appreciate the response man. I’m gonna try the switch for shits n giggles.

[@stevebray8795]

2002 sierra dome light not working, what would the fuse location be?

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

The dome light fuse should be under the hood in the main fuse box, kinda near the center bottom, look at the little diagram on the lid, I believe its the one marked CTSY, check there and see if your fuse has blown. Good luck on your project, thank you for watching!

[@hvaczach]

Where to check for when my roller dome is on or the dome override is where dome should be on, it pops the fuse tcb2 15amp. If I have some off with override and roller down fuse stays good and reverse lights work. I tried both coming on with a 20 amp fuse and smelt hot so cut it off. Short? Or switch?

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

If you are popping fuses there is probably a short some where on the wire where it's rubbed thru. When my switch was going bad, it was annoying, but it never blew a fuse.

[@hvaczach]

@@CLASSICSAREBETTER I found it right near the steering column wires stripped bare. Got them all fixed up and fuse is holding and everything is working properly now. Thanks

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

@@hvaczach Hells ya man, glad you got it fixed up.

[@bryanchambers3101]

I have a 2002 suburban. My switch doesn't have an AUTO marking on it. Yours has AUTO on it. How many pins does yours have on the plug and will the 06 fit an 02?

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

I am not sure off the top of my head, next time I tear into I will let you know. You could look up your suburbans specific dimmer switch on amazon or LMC Truck.

[@bonganimasondo8343]

I have polo 2014 sedan, first it's burned the dashboard fuse and I replaced it and again was burned. Than afterwards it's shows airbag, boot not close sign and the left park light and back switch itself on when I start the car before I even switch it. Help please

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

That is kind of all over the place, best guess is you have a bare wire some where that is shorting it out, I would start by tracing the wires back from the fuse that is blowing. Or your PCM maybe dying. My PCM had my truck dash going crazy before it called it quits.

[@nbsjj]

my parking lights went out but headlights are on and dash works and inside as well but i don’t know the problem i’m not sure if it’s the switch

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Check your fuses, I think the parking lights have their own dedicated fuse under the hood in the main fuse box. Hopefully that is it, would be easy fix! Thank you for watching!

[@francislangley7657]

What’s the part model and name ? I’m trying to order one but not sure what to look up

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

They make a few versions, I have an amazon link to the one I used in the video description, currently runs $22. Good luck on your truck!

[@MultiRokusho]

The one on my moms Silverado works but the lights on the switch are burnt out. I wonder how hard it is to take it out and then replace the bulbs in it?

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

So I have never tried to do that, please let me know if you try it. The whole part is less than $20 on Amazon currently, may not be worth your time to fix the light on it considering how easy it is to change out the whole thing for new. Would stink to change the bulb if the switch is almost worn out already. Good luck!

[@MultiRokusho]

@@CLASSICSAREBETTER yeah there’s a junk yard nearby where 5 bucks would get me one the problem at that point is are the bulbs still good.

[@randygregory7826]

Replaced my switch and had cluster rebuilt by professional. Mine doesn fade out, it just stays dim. Dial switch for increasing brightness does nothing. and other ideas. all fuses good.

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Hmm that's a hard one if its not the cluster, a fuse, or the dimmer switch. Since it is technically getting some power... maybe check that the switch itself is grounded well, or the wire between the switch and the cluster. If you figure it out please let me know, I am curious now. Good luck man.

[@revienobles3965]

Will this work for a 2004 silverado

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

It should, I have a 2004 Silverado and it has the same dimmer switch as my 2006 in the video. Good luck!

[@revienobles3965]

@@CLASSICSAREBETTER thank you bro I appreciate the video

[@ahiranquijas9720]

Been reading up on this issue just want your opinion on my issue.... The issue that im having is if I press hard enough on the dimmer wheel sometimes the lights in the dash board will come on im guessing it is the switch like in your video because I also have no lights in my dash and on my heater dials. Like i said i will get them to work sometimes but i haveto press in on the dimmer wheel and the lights do come on but its getting rediculous how hard i have to press on the dimmer wheel dial for them to come on. Could it be the same issue the dimmer is messed up and causing my dash lights to not turn on? Because I would think if its a fuse then they would not even turn on intermittently.

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Sounds like the dimmer switch from your description, it will control the brightness of the cluster, dash, and ac buttons, pretty much every thing up front. They are less than $25 on amazon, it's worth a shot. Best of luck with your ride!

[@PaganLad3121]

I have this issue and also my headlights do the same, they will dim completely out while drive and I drive at night. Any idea about the headlight?

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Far as I know the dimmer switch only controls the inside dash lights. Just guessing on the headlights dimming, it could be a loose wire or corroded light bulb if it's just one of them. If they are both doing it the same, then maybe the switch that controls your normal to brights function, fuse, or something like that. Sorry, I haven't ran into that issue yet. If you figure it out, please let me know, now I'm curious.

[@PaganLad3121]

@@CLASSICSAREBETTER will do, thank you

[@markspence4819]

@@PaganLad3121I’m having the same issue with my headlights just randomly turning off but truck runs fine when it does . Have you fixed your issue by chance? I’m stuck lol

[@PaganLad3121]

@@markspence4819 yes, I changed the switch box like in the video and It fixed my problem with dash lights dimming in and out as well as my headlights randomly going off.

[@markspence4819]

@@PaganLad3121awesome thank you

[@user-vb2xc6oq4k]

How put my lights off stay on all day be driving my S10 Chevrolet manual 1999 tray do the switch people say you counters 6 time got off do it nothing still on thank you

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Not sure I am totally following here, but if they are staying on or staying off it is probably related to the switch, a fuse, or some physical issue with the wires in between.

[@user-vb2xc6oq4k]

@@CLASSICSAREBETTER yee when stared it all the time stay on tray do the bottom see people doing like 4 time to like got off no do any noise pushing the bottom timing the bottom it bad thes right no got off see you tuve my no do nothing chack fuse relay it good thank my bro

[@jenniferriggs2446]

What's the name of the part? I have an 05 avalanche I need to replace that part

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Google "Avalanche Headlight Dimmer switch" and it should pop up, or I have a link in the description. Approx $20-25ish on Amazon. Thank you for watching, good luck on your Avalanche!

[@excdalmt7807]

Anyone have issue with dome lights not turning on or if they do very dim with all doors closed

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

I am not sure on the dome light, haven't ran into that one yet. I believe this dimmer switch partially controls the dome light as well. Always check the bulb itself and the fuses. Best of luck!

[@excdalmt7807]

@CLASSICSAREBETTER i have checked all fuse and bulbs are new leds, also i replaced dimmer switch and they worked for a little bit and stopped working again but thank you for the reply

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

@@excdalmt7807 Wish i could help more, mentioning LEDs made me think of something though. I had some LED bulbs that were junk outta the box once (bad soder), may want to double check with a normal bulb just to make sure. Also make sure that the wires on the back side of the dome light aren't pulled away or corroded somehow.

[@TheJazmynPuma]

Replaced dimmer switch and still no dash lights. Also A/C panel goes dark when headlights are on.

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

Do they light up and then get dimmer till off or just stay off all the time? If they are off all the time, sounds more like a fuse or a physical issue with the wire.

[@TheJazmynPuma]

They are dark all the time, except the a/c panel, which goes off when the headlights are on. @@CLASSICSAREBETTER

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

@@TheJazmynPuma hmm the going off with the headlights etc is weird, those are all unrelated, I would suspect some kind of ground or fuse issue possibly in your fuse box. Maybe start checking is anything has burned out or arching between connections. Best of luck!

[@jenniferriggs2446]

Did that and it didn't do anything it still doesn't work.

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

In that case I would start checking fuses or tracing the wires back and see if they have rubbed through some where and are shorting out. Best of luck!

[@randygregory7826]

I checked my switch this am. It actually does nothing. won't turn down the lights or make them brighter. Brand new switch....

[@CLASSICSAREBETTER]

I would definitely try a new switch. If your saying you just added a new switch, then maybe check the grounds or you could have got a defective one. Best of luck!