I have a 98 GMC suburban and my brake lights are inoperative. Where is the fuse (if

[Keith C]

there is one)? There are no blown bulbs either in the front or back. When I turn my lights on all the appropriate lights come on including turn signals so Im under the assumption that there is a fuse or "relay" for the brakes. Just when I apply the brake no brake light...Please help - economically challenged so if this is a simple task - help me out!!!!!! I looked in the owners manual and noticed fuses in two separate areas (inside cab and under hood) so again Im challenged (mechanically)...lol

 

[Molson02536]

there is one)? There are no blown bulbs either in the front or back. When I turn my lights on all the appropriate lights come on including turn signals so Im under the assumption that there is a fuse or "relay" for the brakes. Just when I apply the brake no brake light...Please help - economically challenged so if this is a simple task - help me out!!!!!! I looked in the owners manual and noticed fuses in two separate areas (inside cab and under hood) so again Im challenged (mechanically)...lol

With your manual, locate where the brake fuse is located and replace is it has gone bad. The other area you may want to inspect is the brake light switch, which activates the brake light when you push on the brake peddle.

The brake light switch is located on you steering shaft by your brake peddle arm. Work your way under the dash on the drivers side and follow the brake peddle arm up to where it pivots. There will be a switch on the steering shaft where the brake peddle arm striker will rest on. Insect the switch for any damage, miss alignment, and broken wires. At worst, replace the switch.

Good luck, be safe and keep us posted.