GMC W6500 Forward Instrument Panel Bulb Size
The GMC W6500 Forward instrument panel utilizes unique bulb sizes 158, 161, 168, 194, and 1893 for various lighting components located within the main dashboard cluster. Data for the specified vehicle components covers the range from 1987 through 1996 for the listed lighting applications.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 158 (Tiltmaster) | 158 | Check Price |
| 1994-1995 | 161 (Tiltmaster) | 161 | Check Price |
| 1993 | 168 (Tiltmaster) | W5W | Check Price |
| 1992 | 161 (Medium Duty) | 161 | Check Price |
| 158 (Tiltmaster) | 158 | Check Price | |
| 1991 | 194 (Medium Duty) | W5W | Check Price |
| 168 (Tiltmaster) | W5W | Check Price | |
| 1990 | 168 (Medium Duty) | W5W | Check Price |
| 1893 (Tiltmaster) | 1893 | Check Price | |
| 1989 | 194 (Medium Duty) | W5W | Check Price |
| 1893 (Tiltmaster) | 1893 | Check Price | |
| 1988 | 1893 | 1893 | Check Price |
| 168 (Medium Duty, With 2 Rectangular Headlights) | W5W | Check Price | |
| 161 (With 2 Round Headlamps) | 161 | Check Price | |
| 1987 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
| 194 | W5W | Check Price | |
| 1893 (With 4 Round Headlamps) | 1893 | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3W. | 158 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 1W. | 161 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W. | 168 | Check Price |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W. | W5W | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W. | 194 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T5). 12V, 2W. | 1893 | Check Price |