If you think about it a light tap from the brake pedal disengages the cruise instantly.
2011 silverado brake light switch problems.
When you depress the brake pedal both switch terminals should turn on the test light.
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.
Problem with your 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500.
Brake light switch problem.
The brake light switch is the electrical switch that is responsible for activating the brake lights.
Do i have the wrong bolt in it or is there a retaining clip or something that goes in between the bolt and switch.
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.
In most vehicles this switch is located in the master cylinder.
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When the pedal is pressed the brake light switch makes contact and the the brake lights are illuminated.
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.
In many cases they actually experience a problem with the general motors brake light switch.
If the brake lights come on replace the switch.
Some vehicles will now activate the brake warning light on the dash if the actual brake lights behind it go bad.
Only one of the switch terminals should turn on the test light.
You ll see a harness plug in somewhere around there.
In the brake light switch failures i ve seen the defective switch sends a signal to the cruise that the brakes are applied.
Check the brake lights.
Replaced it a while back and noticed the bolt that holds it in doesnt go in all the way.
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.
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.
Brake light on problem 1 failure date.
Check to see that both of them are lighting up.
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.
