Holden Colorado RG Tail Lights: A Smoked LED Upgrade That Actually Changes the Rear End

If your Holden Colorado RG still has the original tail lights, you probably know the look: practical, familiar and very 2012. That is fine until a lens cracks, moisture gets inside, a globe keeps failing, or the back of the ute simply starts to look dated.

For Australian Colorado owners, a smoked LED tail light upgrade can solve two jobs at once: replace tired rear lamps and give the ute a cleaner, more modern appearance. The UCarPart Holden Colorado RG 2012–2020 Smoke LED Tail Light Pair includes both left and right rear assemblies and combines running, brake, reverse and dynamic indicator functions in one unit.

Why Do Colorado Owners Upgrade Their Tail Lights?

Sometimes it starts with damage. Utes deal with vibration, work sites, trailers and years of Australian sun. A cracked lens or ageing seal can allow moisture into a lamp, while vibration, poor earth connections and trailer wiring can also contribute to repeated rear-light problems.

Other owners simply want an upgrade. Public feedback from Australian sellers of Colorado RG LED tail lights repeatedly mentions three things: better appearance, bright LEDs and straightforward installation. One verified Australian buyer said replacing both lights took less than an hour despite having limited electrical or mechanical experience. Similar RG replacement-light reviews also highlight fitment, connector compatibility and moisture sealing.

What Makes This Smoked LED Pair Different?

This set uses a smoke-black housing with a tinted lens and integrated LED lighting. When illuminated, the red perimeter gives the rear of the Colorado a much newer visual signature. The centre amber section provides a dynamic sequential turn signal, while the assemblies also handle brake lights, parking/running lights and reverse lights. There is also an animated welcome-light function.

Will They Fit My Holden Colorado RG?

The product is listed for Holden Colorado RG 2012–2020 and is supplied as a left-and-right pair. However, body style matters more than many buyers realise.

This vertical bedside-style lamp is intended for the RG ute/pick-up body. Australian cab-chassis and tray-back Colorados can use a different rear lamp arrangement, so do not order from year and model name alone. Before buying, compare the shape, mounting points and electrical connector on your existing lamps with the product photos. If the ute has modified or trailer wiring, inspect those connections too.

The Three Things We Would Check During Installation

• Connector: make sure the vehicle plug is clean, secure and not heat-damaged or corroded.
• Seal and seating: the lamp should sit evenly against the body with no obvious gap that could encourage dust or moisture entry.
• Every function: test running lights, brake lights, both indicators and reverse lights before fully tightening everything down.

That matters with any aftermarket LED conversion, especially where previous wiring changes may cause unusual behaviour. Test first; admire them second.

One Australia-Specific Check Before You Buy

Smoked tail lights look great, but road use in Australia is about more than appearance. Aftermarket lighting still needs to provide the required colour, visibility and performance for your state or territory. Check applicable roadworthy and ADR requirements before fitting any smoked aftermarket lamp to a road-registered vehicle.

Worth the Upgrade?

If your original lamps are cracked, faded or simply making the rear of your RG look older than the rest of the build, this is the kind of upgrade you notice every time you walk back to the ute. You get a complete left-and-right set, a darker modern finish and a distinctive LED signature without changing the character of the Colorado.

Before ordering, confirm you have a 2012–2020 RG ute body, compare the lamp shape and check the connector. Then the fun part is easy: turn the lights on.

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Quick FAQ

What years does this tail light pair fit?

It is listed for Holden Colorado RG models from 2012 to 2020. Always confirm the body style and compare your original lamps before ordering.

Does the set include both sides?

Yes. The product is sold as a pair with one left and one right rear tail light assembly.

Does it have sequential indicators?

Yes. The lighting functions include dynamic amber turn signals, along with running/parking lights, brake lights, reverse lights and an animated welcome-light function.