Standard Ignition DS-796 Headlight Dimmer Switch - Front

Headlight Dimmer Switch for GM Trucks and Vans

The Standard Ignition DS-796 is a combination switch built for vehicles that need dependable headlight dimmer, turn signal, wiper, and washer control in one assembly. It uses copper alloy conductors for strong electrical flow and is 100% tested for mechanical and electrical switching performance.

Compatible With select Chevrolet and GMC applications, including Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Astro, Safari, Express, Savana, Blazer, S10, Jimmy, Sonoma, and related GM platforms listed below.

• Bolt-on installation with a rectangular 3-connector design
• Male connector with 3 cavities and 20 pin terminals
• Combination switch functions for lighting, turn signal, and wiper control
• Includes latching high beam, momentary high beam flasher, turn signal control, windshield washer spray, and windshield wiper delay/speed settings
• Displayed indicator markings for easier identification
• New part built with robust materials for service replacement use

Detailed Product Overview

Standard Ignition DS-796 is a headlight dimmer switch engineered as a combination switch assembly for GM trucks, SUVs, and vans that do not use cruise control with this application. It is designed to manage the driver’s lighting and wiper inputs from a single control point, making it a direct replacement choice for worn or intermittent switch assemblies. The DS-796 part number is commonly searched for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Yukon repairs, as well as older C/K-series trucks and full-size vans.

This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 2330815 for the same application.

What This Switch Helps Fix

• Headlights that will not switch between low and high beam
• Turn signals that stop responding or work intermittently
• Windshield wiper delay or speed controls that fail
• Washer spray activation problems at the steering column switch
• Electrical contact wear inside the original combination switch

Installation Notes and Fitment

Install as a bolt-on replacement using the existing 3-connector rectangular interface. Verify that the vehicle is not equipped with cruise control where noted, and check tilt-wheel restrictions on applicable GMC and Chevrolet models before ordering. Fits 1995-1999 Chevrolet Silverado, N/A; Fits 1995-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, N/A; Fits 1995-1999 GMC Yukon, N/A; Fits 1996-2000 Chevrolet Express 1500, N/A; Fits 1996-2000 GMC Savana 2500, N/A; Fits 1995-1997 Chevrolet S10, N/A; Fits 1995-1997 GMC Jimmy, N/A; Fits 1995-1997 GMC Sonoma, N/A.

Additional coverage includes 1995-2000 Chevrolet C2500, C3500, K2500, K3500, 1995-2000 GMC C2500, C3500, K2500, K3500, 1996-1999 Chevrolet Astro, 1996-1999 GMC Safari, 1995-1999 Chevrolet C1500 and K1500, and other listed GM applications. The DS-796 is also listed for 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition builds this switch with high-grade materials and copper alloy conductors to support stable electrical performance. Each DS-796 is tested for both mechanical action and electrical switching before release.