Why Won’t My Brake Lights Turn Off | Mission, TX
Imagine a world in which there were no brake lights. Rear-end collisions would be an everyday occurrence. You’d be lucky if you weren’t in an accident at least once a week.
Luckily, brake lights signal to other drivers that we are slowing down or coming to a stop, and they know they should also apply the brakes and increase distance between you. You’d react similarly when seeing another car’s brake lights.
But what if your brake lights never went out? No one would be able to tell if you were actually slowing down and, after a few minutes of tailing you, the driver behind you might start to ignore your lights — leaving you vulnerable when you actually do brake.
As scary as this sounds, it can happen. Our expert technicians at Bert Ogden Chevrolet are well-versed in diagnosing the cause of this issue and fixing it. If this is happening to you, bring your vehicle in for repair.
Here are a few common causes of brake light malfunction:
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Stuck brake pedal
Your brake pedal may simply be slightly engaged. Sometimes debris can cause this. Try pumping the brakes a few times while in park to see if this resolves the issue.
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A worn-off pedal stop
Both pedals — the accelerator and the brake — use pedal stops to keep you from accidentally flooring it every time you apply pressure. Over time, these can wear off. If yours is missing, that is likely the culprit. Order a replacement from our parts department and install on your own; it’s easy!
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An electrical problem
Anything beyond the above reasons is probably related to the electrical (wiring or the switch) and is better left to the professionals at our service department in Mission, Texas.
Brake lights not turning on at all? That’s quite the opposite problem. Luckily, it usually just means your bulbs have burned out. Just replace them.
For all your maintenance needs, contact the service department at Bert Ogden Chevrolet in Mission, Texas.
