Chevrolet Venture License Plate Bulb Size

The Chevrolet Venture license plate uses a 168 bulb size for illumination purposes. Data for the specific component covers the period from 1997 through 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
1997-2005	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168

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Additional Notes

The 168 bulb is the license plate bulb size for the Chevrolet Venture across all model years covered in these specifications, spanning 1997-2005.
The 168 bulb follows the ANSI standard recognized in both the United States and Canada, meaning it conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical criteria shared across North American automotive applications.
It is a miniature wedge-type bulb, classified under the T10 designation. The T10 form factor refers to a wedge-shaped base that is held in place by socket tension rather than a twist-lock or bayonet mechanism.
The bulb operates at 12 volts, which is consistent with the standard electrical system voltage found in conventional passenger vehicles.
Its rated power output is 4.9 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of non-illumination lighting functions such as license plate lighting.
The wedge base design of the 168 bulb means fitment depends on socket compatibility with the T10 wedge format. Substituting a bulb with a different base type, even at the same voltage, would not be physically compatible with the Venture's license plate socket.