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If it is a single bulb, it is probably the bulb. Many tail light bulbs have two separate filaments, with the turn/brake being much brighter than the marker light.

The tail light and turn/brake circuits are completely separate.

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Q: Tail light doesn't work but brake and turn signal do?
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