Chevrolet Venture Dome Light Bulb Size

The Chevrolet Venture dome light requires 212-2, 562, and 168 bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Available information covers the period from 1997 to 2005.

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
2003-2005	212-2
2002	562
2000-2001	212-2
1997-1999	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W.	212-2
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 44mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V, 12W.	562
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168

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Additional Notes

The Chevrolet Venture dome light draws from three distinct bulb types across its 1997-2005 production span: the 212-2, the 562, and the 168.
The 212-2 is the most frequently specified bulb in the Chevrolet Venture dome light application, covering the 2000-2001 and 2003-2005 model years.
The 212-2 is a festoon-type bulb operating at 12V and 12W, with an SV8.5 base and a 41mm length, conforming to ANSI standards for the US and Canadian markets.
The 562 is also a festoon-type bulb rated at 12V and 12W, but it uses end-cap contacts rather than an SV8.5 base and measures 44mm in length, making it physically incompatible with 212-2 sockets despite sharing the same voltage and wattage.
The 2002 Chevrolet Venture is the sole model year in the lineup to specify the 562 bulb for the dome light position, setting it apart from all surrounding years.
The 168 is a miniature wedge bulb of the T10 form factor, rated at 12V and 4.9W, which is a substantially lower wattage than either festoon type specified for other model years.
The 168 wedge bulb was specified for the 1997-1999 Chevrolet Venture, and its T10 wedge base is mechanically distinct from the festoon sockets used in later model years, meaning the two bulb families are not interchangeable.
All three bulb types carry ANSI designations valid for both US and Canadian markets, indicating standardized electrical and physical tolerances across those regions.
The shift from the 168 wedge type to the 212-2 festoon type between the 1999 and 2000 model years represents a change in both socket design and power draw, as the festoon units consume 12W compared to the 4.9W of the wedge bulb.