GMC Safari Dome Light Bulb Size

The GMC Safari dome light uses bulb sizes 211-2 and 906 according to the provided specifications for the interior lighting components. Available data covers the range from 1995 through 2005 for the specified vehicle and lighting application.

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
2004-2005	211-2
2003	906
2002	211-2
2000-2001	906
1996-1999	211-2
1995	211-2 (2nd Row, 3rd Row)
1995	906 (3rd Row)

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, SV8.5 base. 12V, 12W.	211-2
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 8W.	906

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Additional Notes

The GMC Safari dome light specifications reference two bulb types across the model years covered: the 211-2 and the 906.
The 211-2 is a festoon-style bulb with a 41mm length and an SV8.5 base, rated at 12 volts and 12 watts under the ANSI standard applicable in the US and Canada.
The 906 is a miniature wedge bulb in the T10 form factor, rated at 12 volts and 8 watts, also conforming to the same ANSI standard.
The 211-2 draws 12 watts while the 906 draws 8 watts, meaning the two types are not electrically equivalent and are not interchangeable without accounting for that difference.
The festoon mounting style of the 211-2 differs physically from the wedge base of the 906, making the two types mechanically incompatible with each other regardless of voltage rating.
The GMC Safari used the 211-2 bulb for the dome light in 1996-1999, 2002, and 2004-2005.
The 906 bulb was specified for the dome light in 2000-2001 and 2003.
The 1995 model year presents a split fitment, with the 211-2 specified for the second and third row positions and the 906 specified separately for the third row, indicating that more than one bulb type was used within the same model year.