Reverse lights/Rear internal brake light not working

Make sure the tail lights and brake lights are working including the one in the rear window, if any of these are out the dash warning light will stay on, any bulbs that look discolored should be replaced

Check connection on frame that operate rear. Do the rear parking lights work, turn signals?

Check BackUp Module, generally is located in the rear quarter panel (drivers side).

Hi, the likely problem is the turn signal switch. The signals and brake lights use different fuses. You can get an owners manual here:
http://www.extendedgmwarranty.com/owners-manual/chevrolet/1996-Chevrolet-Cavalier.pdf

A new switch is about $40, and it isn't too hard to replace. Make sure you get one that has the same controls as yours does. To replace the switch, remove the covers from the steering column, disconnect the switch and unscrew it from the column.

Please let me know if you have questions, and thanks for using FixYa.

check and change switch down on brake padel

lopen your tail light assy... check/replace bulbs common problems bulbs filament grounded if you have a tester, test brake light and reverse bulbs on driver side only.... if not check for lose groundline on wire of reverse light... if you have a lose ground on reverse line, the reverse light only lits up when braking becoz it shares the ground line on brake...

Removing:

• Switch off all electrical consumers, switch off ignition key and remove ignition key.
• Remove rear luggage compartment side panel trim (left or right).

• Remove 3 nuts, arrows, and remove housing.
• Remove bulb holder.

Installing:

• Install bulb holder.
• Insert housing into body opening.
• Tighten nuts.
• Install applicable rear luggage compartment side panel trim.

Rear Light Bulb Holder Removing And Installing:
Removing:

• Disconnect electrical connector.
• Depress retainers, arrows, and remove bulb holder.

Installing:

• Install in reverse order of removal.

And the Center Mounted Brake Lamp.
High mount Brake Light Removing And Installing:
The high mount brake light is installed in the rear shelf.
Removing:

• Switch off all electrical consumers, switch off ignition key and remove ignition key.
• Disconnect electrical connector from high mount brake light.
• Remove rear shelf
• Un-clip high-mount brake light from rear shelf, arrows.
• Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE: The bulb holder base plate contains soldered- in light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are not replaceable. In the event of LED malfunction, replace complete bulb holder.
Additional

REVERSE LIGHT PROBLEM COULD BE LOOSE WIRES OR FAULTY TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR.THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT COULD HAVE FAULTY BULB SOCKET OR GROUND WIRE AND THE CONTROL MODULE THAT CONTROLS IT CIRCUIT.

unscrew the case from around the light pull the case off and then youll have access to the bulb take the bulb out usually turns counter clockwise replace with new one reverse the process.

You may or may not see a burnt out bulb. The dash light can also mean there's a current issue (ie none of the bulbs are lighting)

2 reverse bulbs
2 license plate bulbs
2 turn signal bulbs
2 rear sidemarker bulbs (side of your tail light assembly)
2 running light bulbs which are the same as your stop light bulbs in the tail light assembly
1 to 6 high mount stop light bulbs (if they're in the window and varies on models)
1 strip of LED brake lights if you have a spoiler