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Third brake light on constantly, other brake lights seem not to work at all

The car is a 2006 Chevy Cobalt. Our third brake light is lit constantly & the other brake lights don't seem to work. What can this be? How can I fix it?

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  • ruejean May 21, 2009

    Thanks so very much to both of you. I appreciate you giving me an idea of where to look!

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    Marvin May 11, 2010

    check the brake light switch and then check the bulbs fo the lower brake lights, u will most likely find the lower brake light bulbs burnt out and the brake light switch is defective.

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It sounds like you need a brake light switch. It is mounted under the dash on the pedal assembly. It is easy to change, just twists in place. Good Luck

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