GMC P4500 Instrument Panel Bulb Size

The GMC P4500 instrument panel utilizes unique bulb sizes 161, 168, 194, and 1893 for the internal illumination components. Data for the specified lighting hardware covers the range from 1979 to 1990.

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

YearsBulb Size
1989-1990161 (Medium Duty)
1987-1988194
1986168 (Medium Duty)
194 (Medium Duty, With 2 Rectangular Headlights)
1984-1985194
1983161 (Medium Duty)
194 (Medium Duty, With 2 Rectangular Headlights)
1982194 (Medium Duty)
161 (Medium Duty, With 2 Rectangular Headlights)
1981194
1980161
19791893 (Medium Duty)
194 (Medium Duty, With 2 Rectangular Headlights)

Bulb Specifications

Description Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W.161
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). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 2W.1893

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