The Time GM Decided that Amber was "In"

"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4) 08/02/2018 at 19:39 • Filed to: None

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I was behind a Silverado today, similar to the one pictured. It had something that I never paid much attention to before on these; amber rear turn signals. I got to thinking, and realized that GM had a fair number of cars sold domestically in the late ‘90s that had amber rear turn signals.

The Alero had them ( though it was also sold as a Chevy in Europe )

The 4th gen Camaro had them ( starting in ‘97 for the 30th Anniversary model, ‘98 for them all ).

Even the Malibu had them.

Interestingly, the Cutlass, which was basically a Malibu, did not.

I’m probably missing other GM models, and probably other domestic brand vehicles sold domest ically with amber turn signals. I’m curious for the reasoning behind the models with them that weren’t exported.  

daender > Boxer_4 08/02/2018 at 19:47

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3rd-gen Camaros , made until ‘92, did feature amber turn signals!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Boxer_4 08/02/2018 at 19:56

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Early 90's Pontiacs had them. GM went through a "Euro" phase where they were trying to be more like the imports. The amber lights were likely a deliberate part of that.

Boxer_4 > daender 08/02/2018 at 19:57

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How could I forget! I’m helping a friend of mine get his up and running. His has the earlier style tail lights though.

Not his pictured.

Boxer_4 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/02/2018 at 20:07

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That makes sense. I forgot that Pontiac took part, too.

Though, the Trans Sport that you included is the European model.  The US models made due with red turn signals. 

jimz > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/02/2018 at 21:26

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‘member when they had some with the amber and red portions switched?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > jimz 08/02/2018 at 21:28

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Yeeeaaahhh , I ‘member!

daender > jimz 08/02/2018 at 21:33

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Heckblende!

jimz > daender 08/02/2018 at 21:52

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I see we’re up to date on our Torchlopnik.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Boxer_4 08/02/2018 at 22:10

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I wish they would bring them back. Lower chances of accidents with amber colored turn signals.

DanZman > Boxer_4 08/02/2018 at 22:19

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I think that it’s because they actually sold these in Europe.

Your boy, BJR > Boxer_4 08/02/2018 at 23:40

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The 2nd gen aurora, which was aimed at Audi’s A6 and BMW’s 5 Series, not only had amber turn signals, but it is one of the only American cars ever made with rear f ogs!

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > daender 08/03/2018 at 01:25

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The waffle grid tail lights make me feel things.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > Boxer_4 08/03/2018 at 04:41

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First gen CTS too, so into 2007.  Had amber turn signals but they were behind red filters.  But they lighted as amber. 

Takuro Spirit > Boxer_4 08/03/2018 at 11:13

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Amber rear indicators?

Only redeeming quality of the early 98+ CVPI before they switched to all red tail lamps.

Boxer_4 > Takuro Spirit 08/03/2018 at 11:47

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Didn't the 2nd gen Explorer also have them, too?

Boxer_4 > DanZman 08/03/2018 at 11:48

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The Alero,  I remember; the others I don’t though.