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Chevrolet Bel Air Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Chevrolet Bel Air from 1958 to 1981. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Chevrolet bel-air changed low beam specifications across model years — 1958–1975: H5006; 1981: H4656. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1958 – 1981
18 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status / Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn Signal Front | 1157(1964–1973) 1157A(1974–1981) | 12 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 194(1968–1981) | 8 years | Consistent |
| High Beam | H5001(1958–1975) H4651(1981–1981) | 18 years | Changed |
| Low Beam | H5006(1958–1975) H4656(1981–1981) | 18 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 1157(1964–1973) 1157A(1974–1981) | 12 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 1157(1964–1981) | 12 years | Consistent |
| Turn Signal Rear | 1157(1964–1981) | 12 years | Consistent |
| Tail Light | 1157(1964–1981) | 12 years | Consistent |
| Reverse Light | 1156(1964–1981) | 12 years | Consistent |
| License Plate | 168(1974–1975) 194(1981–1981) | 3 years | Changed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have bulb size data for the Chevrolet Bel-Air from 1958 to 1981, covering 18 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Chevrolet Bel-Air changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1958–1975: H5006; 1981–1981: H4656. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Chevrolet Bel-Air 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 Chevrolet Bel-Air 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.