2016 Chevrolet Cruze Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze uses H11 or D3S or 9012 low beams and 9005 or D3S or 9012 high beams. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below.
2016 Chevrolet Cruze bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam | 9005 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam | H11 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam(with HID headlights) | D3S |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam(with projector-type headlights) | 9012 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 2825 |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 921 |
| Tail Light Bulb Inner | 194 |
| Glove Box Light Bulb | 194 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | 194 |
| Dome Light Bulb | 2825 |
| Map Light Bulb | 2825 |
Tap any bulb size to see it on Amazon. Trims and mid-year changes can differ, so pull the old bulb and match the number on its base before you order.
Which bulb should I buy?
- Just need it working again? Buy the standard halogen in the same size. It's cheap, it's legal everywhere, and it takes five minutes.
- Want to see better at night without messing with anything? Step up to a brighter halogen. Same plug, more light, no wiring.
- Want the white, modern look? Go LED. Great for fog, reverse, plate and interior lights. For headlights, LED bulbs in a housing built for halogen can throw glare, so aim them after you install and check your state's rules before running them on the street.
Our picks by bulb size
9005 (headlight high beam)
H11 (headlight low beam)
D3S (headlight high beam and low beam)
- Top pick: SEALIGHT D3S HID bulbs
9012 (headlight high beam and low beam)
2825 / 194 (license plate light, tail light inner, glove box light and more)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
921 (back up reverse light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 921 Long Life (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 921 LED (pack of 2)
For brake lights and turn signals, match the LED color to the lens: red behind a red lens, amber for turn signals.
While you're in there
- Cloudy headlights? New bulbs won't fix a yellowed lens. A replacement housing makes a bigger difference than any bulb: see Chevrolet Cruze headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Chevrolet Cruze tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?
Headlight Low Beam: H11. Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with HID headlights): D3S. Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with projector-type headlights): 9012.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?
Headlight High Beam: 9005. Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with HID headlights): D3S. Headlight High Beam and Low Beam(with projector-type headlights): 9012.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?
Most sizes on this vehicle have a plug-in LED version. Fog, license plate and interior lights are the easy wins. For headlights, aim them after you install and check your local laws first. Some trims of this vehicle use HID (D-series) headlight bulbs. Replace those with the same HID size, not an LED.
How do I make sure I'm buying the right size?
Pull the old bulb and read the number stamped on its base, or check the bulb chart in your owner's manual. Trims and mid-year changes can differ from any chart, including this one.
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