Why does my GMC Sierra cruise control go intermittent?

Why does my GMC Sierra cruise control go intermittent?

When my cruise control went intermittent I suspected the brake light switch and the web confirmed the brake light switch as the culprit. I couldn’t figure out the clip removal since it’s hard to see. hi there. i am from saudi arabia my GMC Sierra 2009 1500 sle has got the same problem as yours justin, and still not yet investigated.

Why is the cruise control not working on my Ram 1500?

Same problem, it is the on/off switch problem on steering wheel….. Simply”flick” it with your finger lightly and it WILL work. There is a problem with the spring behind that lill switch and if u give it a quick flick, it will work.

What was the problem with my cruise control?

It was covered under warranty. My 2008 K1500 Suburban lost cruise control about 6 months ago. Thought it would be a dealer issue. Have not been to this site in a while but came here and found a lot of folks have this problem. Common issue is the “stop lamp switch” on the brake pedal. Part number 15861245. $23 from the dealer.

How does the cruise control work on a Silverado?

Inside the switch there is a rotating cam that activates the switch. When pressure is applied to the brake, it rotates. Mine had worn to the point it was not rotating enough to activate the contacts. New switch fixed it. Parts manager said this is a BIG problem and they keep LOTS of those switches on hand.

How does cruise control work on a GMC Sierra 1500?

Intermittently, when applying the brakes to stop for a red light, the engine wants to keep the vehicle going at the same speed and fights the brake so the vehicle cannot stop. Shifting the gear shift into neutral allows the brakes to work but the engine rpm revs up to 2500 rpm for about 15 seconds before dropping to idle.

What happens if the cruise control system fails?

The system uses sensors and modules to communicate vehicle speed and driver inputs at a very fast rate. A failure in one of these systems can lead to total loss of cruise control operation. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1999-present).

How do you turn off cruise control on a Chevy Silverado?

This action signals the cruise control module (or powertrain control module) to monitor the speed sensor and actuate the throttle as necessary. To turn cruise control off, the driver can either select “off” on the switch or close the stoplamp switch on the brake pedal assembly.

Are there any problems with the GMC Sierra 1500?

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 11 problems related to cruise control (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the Sierra 1500.