GMC C1500 Suburban Engine Compartment Light Bulb Size
The GMC C1500 Suburban engine compartment light uses 3 bulb sizes: 232, 5008, and 1156. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years from 1985 to 1999.
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
If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.
| Years | US Type | EU Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 232 | 232 | Check Price |
| 1998 | 5008 | 5008 | Check Price |
| 1997 | 232 | 232 | Check Price |
| 1996 | 1156 | P21W | Check Price |
| 1994-1995 | 5008 | 5008 | Check Price |
| 1993 | 232 | 232 | Check Price |
| 1992 | 93 | 93 | Check Price |
| 1986 | 1156 | P21W | Check Price |
| 1985 | 93 | 93 | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb with SV8.5 base. 12V, 3W. | 232 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V. | 5008 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | 1156 | Check Price |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | P21W | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 13W. | 93 | Check Price |