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What size bulb is in a 2011 Chevy Silverado?

Bulb Size for 2011 Chevy Silverado
The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 uses 9005 bulbs for the high-beams and H11 bulbs for the low-beams.
Additionally, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a diverse range of bulb types and sizes utilized across its lighting system. The following table lists all the bulb sizes used in the lighting system of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:
– The fog light bulb size is a 5202 bulb or LED bulb.
– The brake light bulb size is a 3047K bulb or 921 bulb.
It’s important to note that the bulb sizes may vary for aftermarket assemblies, so it’s recommended to use the bulb finder system to get the accurate bulb size for specific aftermarket parts.

Is Sylvania 9006 the same as H11?

A: No, 9006 bulbs and H11 bulbs have different base designs and are not interchangeable. Attempting to fit an H11 bulb into a 9006 socket (or vice versa) could result in damage to the bulb or the socket.

What is H11 bulb?

What is an H11 Bulb? The H11 bulb is a single filament halogen bulb that’s predominantly used for low beams. It produces a defined cutoff, directing light forward and down. This makes it ideal for city driving, as the beam pattern won’t blind oncoming traffic. H11 bulbs can go in both headlights and fog lights.

What are the bulbs in a 2012 Silverado?

Chevy Silverado 1500 LED/HID Bulb Size Summary

Year Range 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Low Beam Headlights H11 (H8/H9)
Low Beam Headlights** 9006 (HB4)**
High Beam Headlight 9005 (HB3)
Fog Light 5202 (PS24W)

Is H11 or 9005 low beam?

User Preference: Typically, H11 bulbs are commonly used as low beams, while 9005 bulbs are used as high beams in most car models. Plug Base: H11 has pins that are closer together and lugs on both ends of the plug, while the 9005 bulb plug does not have this feature.

What is 9005 or 9006 headlight?

The main differences between 9005 and 9006 are their locking tabs, wattage, and their application: Different locking tabs: 9005 has 3 tabs angled at 10, 2, and 7 o’clock whereas 9006 are angled at 10, 2, and 5 o’clock. Wattage: 9005 comes in 65 watts while 9006 comes in 55 watts.

What’s the difference between H11 and 9005?

The H11 is a single low beam light, whereas the 9005 is high beam light with a high illumination capability. They also have varying degrees of energy consumption; the 9005 being on the higher side with 65W, and the H11 has a 55W rating.

Is H11 headlight high beam and low beam?

H11, also known as H8/H9 LED headlights can be used to replace both high beams and low beams, they also used fog lamps H11 for some vehicles.

What is my headlight bulb size?

Every headlight is designated with a bulb size. For a bulb installed in your car, you can find the number stamped or printed on the side of the bulb. It’s also listed in the service manual and in an auto bulb guide. Only the correct bulb size will fit in the headlamp housing and connect to the factory wiring.

Can I use 9005 instead of H11?

You cannot fit a 9005 (HB3) into an H11 headlight. You also cannot fit an H11 into a 9005 (HB3) headlight. As explained in previous sections, each bulb has its unique locking tabs, plugs, and size which make them incompatible and not interchangeable.

Do I need H11 or 9005?

Application: 9005 is most commonly used in high beams (brights) whereas H11 is mostly used in low beams (dims)

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