2011 Silverado Brake Light Switch Problems

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2011 silverado brake light switch problems.

This switch is usually the reason the cruse control stops working and is only ab. Some vehicles will now activate the brake warning light on the dash if the actual brake lights behind it go bad. While the exact designs of brake switches can vary they all serve the same purpose of activating the brake lights when the pedal is pressed. In most vehicles this switch is located in the master cylinder.

If the brake lights come on replace the switch. Check to see that both of them are lighting up. Tools needed 10mm wrench or socket small flat head screw driver time 15 30 mins first i removed the retaining bolt into the switch 10mm. The pressure differential switch measures the difference in pressure between the two circuits and will report that there is a difference by turning on your silverado s brake warning light.

Hey guys i ve got a problem with my brake light switch on my 2010 silverado. When you depress the brake pedal both switch terminals should turn on the test light. In many cases they actually experience a problem with the general motors brake light switch. Replaced it a while back and noticed the bolt that holds it in doesnt go in all the way.

In the brake light switch failures i ve seen the defective switch sends a signal to the cruise that the brakes are applied. If you think about it a light tap from the brake pedal disengages the cruise instantly. Problem with your 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. I was having the common problem of not having my cruise control work so i decided to try and fix the switch before replacing it usually switches will last a long time they might just need adjustments or cleaning.

01 28 2014 driving about 60 mph about 10 miles into the trip when the truck lost speed the abs brakes did a slight on and off pulsating every couple of seconds the engine was running rough and giving it gas the engine revved up but wouldn t go anywhere. You ll see a harness plug in somewhere around there. Brake light switch problem. Our list of 16 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500.

If only one of the wires turns on the test light unplug the switch and jump the two connections at the connector. Apr 28 2019 2 51pm. Do i have the wrong bolt in it or is there a retaining clip or something that goes in between the bolt and switch. Check the brake lights.

Only one of the switch terminals should turn on the test light.