Chevrolet Corvette Tail Light Bulb Size

The Chevrolet Corvette tail light utilizes 3057, 2057, 1157, 1034, and 1154 bulb sizes for the rear illumination system. Available data covers the range from 1953 to 2013.

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
1997-2013	3057
1984-1996	2057
1964-1982	1157
1955-1963	1034
1953-1954	1154

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament wedge bulb (T25). 12V, 27W/7W.	3057
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. Brighter variant of 1157. 12V, 26.9W/8W.	2057
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	1157
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. Variant of 1157. 12V, 21/5W.	1034
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. Older variant of 1157. 6V/12V.	1154

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Additional Notes

The Chevrolet Corvette tail light specifications cover model years 1953 through 2013, with four distinct bulb types used across that span: the 1154, 1034, 1157, 2057, and 3057.
The 3057 is a dual-filament wedge bulb rated at 12V with a 27W high filament and 7W low filament, and it follows the ANSI standard applicable in the United States and Canada. The Chevrolet Corvette uses this bulb for tail lights across the 1997-2013 model years.
The 2057 shares the BAY15d bayonet base with the 1157 but operates at slightly higher wattage on both filaments, rated at 26.9W and 8W respectively at 12V. It is specified for the Corvette tail lights from 1984-1996.
The 1157 is a dual-filament bulb with a BAY15d bayonet base, rated at 12V with a 21W high filament and 5W low filament. It is the specified tail light bulb for the 1964-1982 model years, noting that 1983 is absent from the data.
The 2057 and 1157 share the same BAY15d bayonet base, though their wattage ratings differ. Physical interchangeability between these two types warrants attention, as substituting one for the other may affect circuit load and light output.
The 1034 is a dual-filament bulb with a BAY15d bayonet base and is described as a variant of the 1157, sharing the same 12V, 21W/5W rating. It is specified for the 1955-1963 model years.
The 1154 is a dual-filament bulb with a BAY15d bayonet base and is described as an older variant of the 1157. Unlike the other bulb types in these specifications, the 1154 is rated for both 6V and 12V operation, and it is specified for the 1953-1954 model years.
The dual-voltage rating of the 1154 distinguishes it from all other bulb types in these specifications, which are rated exclusively at 12V. This reflects the electrical system voltage used in the earliest Corvette model years covered.
All five bulb types listed carry the ANSI standard designation applicable to the United States and Canada, indicating they conform to a standardized set of physical and electrical parameters within those markets.
The 3057 uses a wedge base rather than the BAY15d bayonet base found on the 2057, 1157, 1034, and 1154. This base difference means the 3057 is not physically interchangeable with any of the other four bulb types specified for the Corvette tail lights.