2004 Chevrolet Avalanche - Brake lights do not get brighter

2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
0.5L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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BMOREBUFF
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I have a 2004 Chevy avalanche the tail lights come on but they do not get brighter when I press the brakes why is that ?? Need help
Feb 16, 2015 at 8:30 PM
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It sounds like the brake light switch is bad, but I would check the bulbs to make sure the filaments are good. Here is the location of the brake light switch so you can swap it out. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes

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Feb 17, 2015 at 5:33 AM
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