Standard Ignition SLS-179 Brake Light Switch

Brake Light Switch for GM Applications

The Standard Ignition SLS-179 brake light switch is built for direct replacement service on a wide range of Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac vehicles. It uses a 2-connector, blade-terminal design with female connector and male terminals for straightforward electrical integration.

For drivers searching for a brake light switch for 2000-2006 Chevrolet Impala, 1996-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, or 1999-2005 Pontiac Montana, this part number SLS-179 addresses stoplamp circuit operation with OE-style construction and tested switching performance.

Key Features

• Brake light switch / stoplight switch for electrical body control service
• Female connector with 2 connector cavities
• Male blade terminals for secure circuit connection
• Brass or high-impact composite housing design, depending on application
• Special spring and contact arrangement to reduce arcing and extend service life
• Copper alloy conductors for low-resistance electrical flow
• 100% tested for mechanical and electrical switching performance

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition SLS-179 is engineered as a replacement brake light switch for vehicles that rely on accurate stoplamp signal input. The internal contact design is intended to maintain consistent switching action while reducing electrical arcing, which helps support long-term durability in daily service. This part number SLS-179 is also cross-referenced to Monroe Shocks & Struts 172286 for the same application.

Compatible With applications such as 1997-1998 Buick Century, 1995-1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 1997-1998 Pontiac Grand Am, and 1991-1995 Oldsmobile 98, this switch supports stoplamp operation across many GM platforms. It is also listed for select vehicles with cruise control notes, including 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.

What It Helps Fix

• Brake lamps that do not illuminate when the pedal is pressed
• Intermittent stoplight operation
• Brake switch electrical signal loss
• Cracked, worn, or heat-damaged switch contacts
• Cruise-control-related brake switch concerns on listed applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, terminal count, and vehicle fitment before installation. This brake light switch is listed for specific GM models and years, including Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina, and Pontiac Grand Prix applications. Confirm whether your vehicle has cruise control, since some fitments include notes for cruise-control-equipped models only.

Use the vehicle’s original mounting and adjustment procedure so the switch engages the pedal correctly and the stoplamps operate at the proper pedal travel.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition states that these stoplight switches are manufactured under complete quality control from component selection through finished product testing. Each unit is tested to verify both mechanical action and electrical switching performance.