When the filament inside the bulb breaks it cannot illuminate the gas enclosed within the glass cover.
2003 gmc sierra tail lights not working.
The brake lights turn signals reverse lights all work but the tail lights when you head lights are on do not work.
I would second check the fuses probably the best to start especially since its just the rear cause they are probably on the same circuit.
Electrical is not my strong point so any help would be.
Burnt out light bulbs the other reason your tail lights are not working but your headlights are maybe a blown bulb.
I have changed the bulbs fuses checked the tail light circut board checked the headlight switch.
If the brake light turns on you have to fix the ground connection.
I have changed the bulbs fuses checked the tail light circut board checked the headlight switch.
When i checked the wires at the tail light only the wire that worked the turn signals had juice the other 3 did not.
It could happen due to a loose connection of the wire or the corrosion or damage of the wire ends.
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The brake lights turn signals reverse lights all work but the tail lights when you head lights are on do not work.
In many instances you can see the break in the metal strip of the fuse.
If the tester lights up your fuse is functioning fine.
When i checked the wires at the tail light only the wire that worked the turn signals had juice the other 3 did not.
Connect the light switch to a good ground with a jumper wire and press the brake pedal.