One taillight not working
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 13
Likes: 2
One taillight not working
I am stumped! Took my 2017 stingray out for a ride the other night and was flagged down by multiple drivers that my left tail light is not working. After further investigation they were right and my left tail light does not work however brake light directional and reverse all work on that side. Hazards and running lights do not work on that side. I have taken the Light and plugged it into the other side and it works fine so I know the bulbs are fine. I took the right side and plugged it into the left side and nothing. Any ideas out there?
Pro
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 500
Likes: 433
From: Queen Creek, AZ
Well, you've ruled out the obvious and easy component. Now you have to decide whether to get out your multi-meter or take it in and let a tech diagnose it. if a quick check of exposed wiring, connections and the fuse box doesn't solve the problem, I would say it's time to take the car to a professional.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 190
Likes: 84
From: Tucson AZ
Might try to find the wiring diagram as some vehicles have a simple fuse for the right and left tail lights. Also might just be a loose in line connector. Some also will have a protection built into the body control module that will open the circuit to protect the module that a battery disconnect re-connect will fix .Keep us posted...
Racer
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 434
Likes: 246
From: Tx
Hey man - check out post #20 on this thread: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...or-advice.html
I had a weird issue and my left tail light also stopped working. The other symptoms starting happening after some time and I found that it was a poor connection.
Good luck.
I had a weird issue and my left tail light also stopped working. The other symptoms starting happening after some time and I found that it was a poor connection.
Good luck.
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 1
Likes: 1
Hey man - check out post #20 on this thread: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...or-advice.html
I had a weird issue and my left tail light also stopped working. The other symptoms starting happening after some time and I found that it was a poor connection.
Good luck.
I had a weird issue and my left tail light also stopped working. The other symptoms starting happening after some time and I found that it was a poor connection.
Good luck.
Corvette Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,797
Likes: 2,721
From: So. Cal.
2025 C7 of the Year Finalist- Unmodified
2024 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,415
Likes: 24,798
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Well, you've ruled out the obvious and easy component. Now you have to decide whether to get out your multi-meter or take it in and let a tech diagnose it. if a quick check of exposed wiring, connections and the fuse box doesn't solve the problem, I would say it's time to take the car to a professional.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 28
Likes: 3
I am stumped! Took my 2017 stingray out for a ride the other night and was flagged down by multiple drivers that my left tail light is not working. After further investigation they were right and my left tail light does not work however brake light directional and reverse all work on that side. Hazards and running lights do not work on that side. I have taken the Light and plugged it into the other side and it works fine so I know the bulbs are fine. I took the right side and plugged it into the left side and nothing. Any ideas out there?
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2026
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Use a OBD2 Scanner / clear the codes.
I am stumped! Took my 2017 stingray out for a ride the other night and was flagged down by multiple drivers that my left tail light is not working. After further investigation they were right and my left tail light does not work however brake light directional and reverse all work on that side. Hazards and running lights do not work on that side. I have taken the Light and plugged it into the other side and it works fine so I know the bulbs are fine. I took the right side and plugged it into the left side and nothing. Any ideas out there?
