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Tail Light Taillight Taillamp Brakelight Lamp Driver Left Side Hand 26253087

Description

Terms of Use | Warranty Coverage Policy

Replacement Tail Light RB73010014Q

CAPA CERTIFIED

REPLACEMENT TAIL LIGHTS


Features & Benefits:

Drop-In Fit

Designed as a DOT/SAE-compliant direct replacement for your original tail lights
Plug-and-play wiring
Choose from assemblies with or without bulbs

Superior, Lasting Visibility

State-of-the-art design guarantees performance that delivers excellent visibility

Ultimate Quality & Safety Assurance

Manufactured in ISO 9001:2000 and QS9000 certified facilities
Our quality control process ensures that all products meet strict standards for fitment and durability
Stands up to rigorous cycling tests and diligently tested in real-world conditions

Notes

Mounts on Quarter Panel Location: Left, Outer

Brand New in the Box -Fit and Quality Guaranteed!
Certification:CAPA Certified
Anticipated Ship Out Time:Same day - 1 business day
Quantity Sold:Sold individually
Product Fit:Direct Fit
Replaces OE Number:26253087
Color/Finish:OE comparable
Recommended Use:OE Replacement
Light Source:Halogen
Replaces Partslink Number:GM2804133C
Assembly:With bulb(s)
Interchange Part Number:26253087, GM2804133C
Prop 65 Warning:WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, Ethylbenzene, Lead and lead compounds, Toluene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
For Online Marketplace:For Online Marketplace
Returns Policy:60-Day Return Policy
Location | Left

Compatible with the following vehicles:
Buick
2018-2019 LaCrosse Avenir
2019 LaCrosse Sport Touring
2017-2019 LaCrosse (submodel: Base, Essence, Preferred, Premium)

Product Details & FAQ

Q: Brand

A: Perfect Fit

Q: Manufacturer Part Number

A: 17245924

Q: Interchange Part Number

A: 2.5L 3.6L, 2019 2018 2017, 26253087, 4Cyl 6Cyl, Buick, Driver Left Side, Outer, Essence Preferred Avenir Sport Touring Premium Base, GM2804133C, LaCrosse, Mounts on Quarter Panel, Sedan, Tail Light

Q: Other Part Number

A: 26253087

Q: Placement on Vehicle

A: Left

Q: Fitment Type

A: Direct Replacement

Q: Certifications

A: CAPA

Q: Lens Color

A: OE comparable

Q: Superseded Part Number

A: 2.5L 3.6L, 2019 2018 2017, 26253087, 4Cyl 6Cyl, Buick, Driver Left Side, Outer, Essence Preferred Avenir Sport Touring Premium Base, GM2804133C, LaCrosse, Mounts on Quarter Panel, Sedan, Tail Light

Q: Lighting Technology

A: Halogen

Q: Type

A: Tail Light

Q: Items Included

A: With bulb(s)

Q: Features

A: CAPA Certified

Q: OE/OEM Part Number

A: 26253087

Q: Performance Part

A: No

Q: Universal Fitment

A: No

Q: Manufacturer Warranty

A: 1-year unlimited-mileage warranty

Q: Anticipated Ship Out Time

A: Same day - 1 business day

Q: OE Number

A: 26253087

Q: Part Link Number

A: GM2804133C

Q: Part Name

A: Tail Light

Q: Partslink Number

A: GM2804133C

Q: Quantity

A: Sold Individually

Q: Restrictions

A: FOR RETAIL PURCHASE ONLY. Not for bulk, resale, or wholesale buys

Q: Vehicle Fitment

A:

NoteMakeModelYearTrimEngineSubmodel
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2019Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 4Cyl 2.5L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2019Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 4Cyl 2.5L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 4Cyl 2.5L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 4Cyl 2.5L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2019Sport Touring Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2018Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 4Cyl 2.5L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2018Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 4Cyl 2.5L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 4Cyl 2.5L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 4Cyl 2.5L 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2017Base Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2017Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2017Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Mounts on Quarter Panel, Location : Driver Side, Outer -- For 6Cyl 3.6L 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse Tail Light Lamp TaillightBuickLaCrosse2017Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Sport Touring Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Base Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Sport Touring Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Base Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Sport Touring Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Base Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2019Sport Touring Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Avenir Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Base Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2018Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Base Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Essence Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Preferred Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
BuickLaCrosse2017Premium Sedan 4-Door3.6L 222Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Brand Perfect Fit
Manufacturer Part Number 17245924
Interchange Part Number 2.5L 3.6L, 2019 2018 2017, 26253087, 4Cyl 6Cyl, Buick, Driver Left Side, Outer, Essence Preferred Avenir Sport Touring Premium Base, GM2804133C, LaCrosse, Mounts on Quarter Panel, Sedan, Tail Light
Other Part Number 26253087
Placement on Vehicle Left
Fitment Type Direct Replacement
Certifications CAPA
Lens Color OE comparable
Superseded Part Number 2.5L 3.6L, 2019 2018 2017, 26253087, 4Cyl 6Cyl, Buick, Driver Left Side, Outer, Essence Preferred Avenir Sport Touring Premium Base, GM2804133C, LaCrosse, Mounts on Quarter Panel, Sedan, Tail Light
Lighting Technology Halogen
Type Tail Light
Items Included With bulb(s)
Features CAPA Certified
OE/OEM Part Number 26253087
Performance Part No
Universal Fitment No
Manufacturer Warranty 1-year unlimited-mileage warranty
Anticipated Ship Out Time Same day - 1 business day
OE Number 26253087
Part Link Number GM2804133C
Part Name Tail Light
Partslink Number GM2804133C
Quantity Sold Individually
Restrictions FOR RETAIL PURCHASE ONLY. Not for bulk, resale, or wholesale buys
Product Tags: Buick Buick LaCrosse LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse 2019 Buick LaCrosse 2018 Buick LaCrosse 2017
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