2025 GMC Canyon Light Bulbs User Guide

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2025 GMC Canyon Light Bulbs User Guide

Modern lighting technology in the 2025 GMC Canyon is intended to improve safety, visibility, and style. We’ll walk you through the many kinds of light bulbs, where they’re used, how to replace them, and how to pick the best ones for your Canyon model in this article.

Bulb Replacement

For the proper type of replacement bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.

Caution
Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This can cause damage to the vehicle electrical system.

LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer.

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps

LED Taillamp, see your dealer for service
Back-up lamp
Stoplamp/Turn Signal

Open the tailgate.
Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws.
Pull the rear lamp assembly outboard, by slightly rotating to clear the inner strip of sheet metal, until the retainers release.
Pull the rear lamp assembly straight back to remove it from the vehicle. This may require a forceful tug to pop the fasteners loose. There will be a noise when the retainers release.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
Replace the bulb, then insert the bulb socket into the rear lamp assembly and turn clockwise.
Verify the retainer ring is in the proper position. If the retainer ring is out of position, it will not engage. Reset the retainer by pulling it forward with a tool.
Align the two outboard snap-in retainers and the two inboard locator pins during installation.
Make sure the rear lamp assembly is flush with the box side.
Reinstall the two rear lamp assembly screws.

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp

Cargo Lamp Bulbs
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb

To replace one of these bulbs:

Remove the two screws and lift off the lamp assembly.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out.
Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall.

License Plate Lamp

The license plate lamp is located on the rear bumper.
Rotate the bulb holder, on the back side of the bumper, counterclockwise to disengage.
Remove bulb from the holder and replace the bulb.
Insert the bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise.