Chevrolet Camaro License Plate Bulb Size

Chevrolet Camaro license plate bulb sizes include 12961, 2825, and 194 specifications for this automotive lighting component. The replacement chart covers vehicle production from 1967 through 2024.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2016-2024	12961
2014-2015	2825
2010-2013	12961
1983-2002	194
1980-1982	168
1978-1979	194
1974-1977	67
1972-1973	97
1968-1971	67
1967	1155

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	2825
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 8W.	67
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	97
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 21W.	1155

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Additional Notes

The Chevrolet Camaro license plate bulb specifications span model years 1967 through 2024, with three distinct bulb families represented across that range: the T10 miniature wedge type, and the BA15s bayonet base type.
The 12961 is a Philips-branded part number for a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W. It is the specified license plate bulb for the Camaro across 2010-2024, with the exception of 2014-2015, and also covers 2011-2013.
The 2825 shares the same T10 form factor and W2.1x9.5d base as the 12961, also rated at 12V and 5W, but carries an ANSI standard designation rather than a manufacturer part number. The Camaro uses this bulb for the 2014-2015 model years.
Because the 12961 and 2825 share identical base type, voltage, and wattage ratings, they are functionally interchangeable in T10 sockets, which is relevant given that both types appear across closely adjacent Camaro model years.
The 194 is a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 3.78W, making it lower in wattage than both the 12961 and 2825. It is the specified bulb for the Camaro from 1983-2002, as well as 1977-1979.
The 168 is also a T10 miniature wedge bulb but is rated at 12V and 4.9W, placing it between the 194 and the 2825/12961 in terms of wattage. It is specified for the 1980-1982 Camaro.
Although the 194 and 168 share the T10 wedge form factor, their differing wattage ratings mean they are not direct substitutes for one another without accounting for the electrical load difference in the circuit.
The bulb type 67 uses a BA15s bayonet base rather than a wedge base, making it physically incompatible with T10 wedge sockets. It is rated at 12V and 8W and is specified for the Camaro across 1968-1971 and 1974-1976.
The 97 also uses a BA15s bayonet base and is rated at 12V and 13W, a notably higher wattage than the 67. It is specified for the 1972-1973 Camaro, and its higher wattage distinguishes it from the 67 despite sharing the same base type.
The 1155 is the highest-wattage bulb in these specifications at 12V and 21W, also using a BA15s bayonet base. It is specified exclusively for the 1967 Camaro, the earliest model year listed.