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GMC Van Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the GMC Van from 1961 to 1987. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The GMC van changed low beam specifications across model years — 1961–1971: H5006; 1973–1987: H6024; 1979–1984: H6054. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1961 – 1987
19 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Beam | H5006(1961–1971) H6024(1973–1987) H6054(1979–1984) | 19 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 168(1979–1987) | 8 years | Consistent |
| Reverse Light | 1156(1979–1987) | 8 years | Consistent |
| Map Light | 906(1985–1987) | 3 years | Consistent |
| High Beam | H5001(1961–1971) 194(1980–1984) | 14 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 1157A(1979–1982) | 3 years | Consistent |
| Parking Light | 1157A(1979–1982) | 3 years | Consistent |
| Brake Light | 1157(1979–1982) | 3 years | Consistent |
| Turn Signal Rear | 1157(1979–1982) | 3 years | Consistent |
| Tail Light | 1157(1979–1982) | 3 years | Consistent |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have bulb size data for the GMC Van from 1961 to 1987, covering 19 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the GMC Van changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1961–1971: H5006; 1973–1987: H6024; 1979–1984: H6054. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The GMC Van uses a H5006 bulb for the low beam and a H5001 for the high beam. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The GMC Van uses a H5006 low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.
Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.