GMC W6500 Forward Tail Light Bulb Size

The GMC W6500 Forward tail light utilizes 1157 and 2057 bulb sizes for the lighting components. Available information covers the period from 1987 through 1996 for the specified vehicle.

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.

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
1994-19961157 (Tiltmaster)P21/5WCheck Price
19932057 (Tiltmaster)2057Check Price
19921157P21/5WCheck Price
19911157 (Medium Duty)P21/5WCheck Price
2057 (Tiltmaster)2057Check Price
1988-19901157P21/5WCheck Price
19871157P21/5WCheck Price
20572057Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.1157Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.P21/5WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. Brighter variant of 1157. 12V, 26.9W/8W.2057Check Price

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