Is the cruise control on my Silverado Sierra working?
No, there are 2 connections on the switch, one for the lights and one for the cruise control. My cruise is not working now, but the lights are working fine. I just have not taken the time to replace it yet.
Why does my cruise control not work on my Chevy?
After sliding backwards pulling a trailer down a hill (Avoided Jack-knifing BARELY) my cruise stopped working. I checked the tail lights and they were out. Grabbed a few fuses and saw no issues so I was quite worried.
Can you change the brake light on cruise control?
No, the airbag light will not affect the cruise control. nealinator wrote: No, the airbag light will not affect the cruise control. This. Neither will TPMS light. And yes, change the brake light switch and see what happens. Cheap, easy and very often the culprit.
Where is the wire for the cruise control?
My truck occasionally is turning over 2 or 3 times and then starting and resets the clock. If the mechanic finds what the problem is I will let everyone know if I don’t get it fixed tonight which is doubtful. The wire is located just to the left of the brake pedal.
Why is my cruise control not working on my Silverado?
The cruise control on my 2009 Silverado would not work at times. There were a few posts saying the brake lights would stick on causing the cruise not to work, but my brake lights worked fine.
Where is the cruise control sensor on a Chevy Silverado?
It relays a varying voltage to the powertrain control module that is displayed on the instrument cluster as vehicle speed and RPM. The sensor is located on the transmission on rear wheel drive trucks and on the transfer case on four wheel drive trucks.
Where can I find the cruise control switch?
This switch can be found on the steering wheel, although some switches can be found on the dashboard. If only one setting on your cruise control does not work, chances are high that the switch is the problem. Test the switch the same way the brake switch is tested.
Where is the cruise control fuse on a Chevy Silverado?
A good fuse (on the left) compared to blown fuses (on the right). This switch is located on the brake pedal assembly and allows current to flow to the cruise control module to signal cruise deactivation.
How does a cruise control system work in a car?
Early systems used a vacuum motor and cable, but these eventually changed over to electric motors. Most recently, with the development of drive-by-wire or electronic throttle control systems (ETCS), cruise control is built into the engine control module (ECM), which controls the throttle body electronically.
What to do if your cruise control does not work?
Went through the owners manual and noticed there is a “STOP” fuse on the far right side hidden between two larger breakers. I pulled that and it was burned. Removed the trailer wires and spare brake light wiring (for the topper) anything that could have caused the short.