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Old 08-08-2017, 10:26 AM   #1
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License Plate Bulb Housings Won't Hold Bulbs

Discovered one bulb out above my license plate, so I bought new LED bulbs to just go ahead and replace them both with.

Took one housing out and discovered no bulb, wire, nothing.

I believe it fell out down in the bumper and I can't reach it.

The housings look broke or maybe got hot and don't hold the bulbs anymore.

Anyone else have this issue?

Left side



Right side no bulb or harness




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Old 08-08-2017, 11:30 AM   #2
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I think I remember something about these lamps burning the plastic facia way back when the 5th gen was
new. Not positive though, but it may have been a warranty issue. I bet someone else here will remember.
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Old 08-08-2017, 02:05 PM   #3
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I think there is a TSB on this exact thing.
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Old 08-08-2017, 02:09 PM   #4
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It was never a recall so notices were never mailed out. It was a TSB, I believe.

Only those Camaros affected will be serviced for the issue. If you bring your car to the dealer with the issue they will install updated housings.

This should apply even if your warranty has expired.

BTW, if you remove your license plate there are two large openings where you will probably locate the missing socket.
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Old 08-08-2017, 04:09 PM   #5
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Cool.

I'll swing by a dealer and see if they can fix it.

Thanks, guys!
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Old 08-08-2017, 06:15 PM   #6
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Cool.

I'll swing by a dealer and see if they can fix it.

Thanks, guys!
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Old 08-08-2017, 08:19 PM   #7
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WOW! Wish I had seen that before, I think I paid $57. For a harness and the 2 housings with lenses. Guess that doesn't sound so expensive, but free would have been really nice!
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Old 08-08-2017, 11:43 PM   #8
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WOW! Wish I had seen that before, I think I paid $57. For a harness and the 2 housings with lenses. Guess that doesn't sound so expensive, but free would have been really nice!
If you paid for replacement parts you can show GM your invoice and get reimbursed...
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Old 08-09-2017, 07:09 AM   #9
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Thanks of the info , my 2011 has never been to a dealership.

I think I'll get this done.
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Old 08-09-2017, 10:41 AM   #10
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Thanks! I'll print that off!
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Old 08-09-2017, 11:20 AM   #11
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Found my bulb....

Melted in to some wire harness loom. :(










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Old 08-09-2017, 01:28 PM   #12
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Have only had my car since May, now I have something I need to check when I get home.
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Old 08-10-2017, 06:56 AM   #13
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Have only had my car since May, now I have something I need to check when I get home.
Find anything?
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Old 08-10-2017, 04:56 PM   #14
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Mine melted on my 2011 in 2015, emailed GM, then got a call back, took about 30 minutes on the phone with India, I sent them my receipt, they sent me a check back.
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