Fixing Brake Switch / Cruise Control 08 Chevy Silverado Tahoe Suburban

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Part: amzn.to/357d3FI ACDelco D1586H
**** Tools Needed ****
*10mm wrench
*Small flat head screwdriver
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[@mr.greenjeans4170]

Another success story here as well. I went so long without cruise control it would make you sick. I paid 17.49$ for the part and about 15 minutes to switch out the part. The spring clip wants to slide up and off, for anyone who is unclear on how it is supposed to go. I found using a flat bladed screwdriver to slightly pry the small inner retaining tab up over the mounting post and pushing the clip up with my thumb made quick work of this part of the job. Getting it back on was as simple as sliding the clip down and on. No tools. Thank you again dude✌️

[@timstreetrealestate]

Hey Shaun, I just wanted to say thank you very much - I am the worst mechanic ever and your video gave me enough familiarity and confidence to get this handled myself. It makes me feel much better that I got it done without having to pay somebody else. Thanks for taking the time to document.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Timothy Street that's awesome and I know how you feel! It makes me a lot more confident watching a video before tackling an unfamiliar fix or mod. I never expected this to be such a common issue but I'm glad I could help you and so many others!

[@sawwbones]

Best video on this problem I've seen on KZbin. Thanks so much.

[@joshuaalbert2570]

Taking off the retainer clip was the hardest part. Extremely helpful video, cruise control works perfectly now on my 2010 1500. Thanks!

[@TheSaneRider]

Just bought an 07 new body style and had this same problem. Looks like I'll be running to autozone tomorrow! Thanks buddy

[@Willam_J]

Hey buddy, thanks for the video. I have been having this issue on my 2008 GMC Sierra for a couple years now. It keep getting worse and finally quit working altogether. I went to AutoZone earlier this evening, got the switch, put it in and the cruise control works great now. It cost $16.99 + tax and took about 10 minutes to install. I owe you a beer! Thanks again!

[@jacobmartinez7955]

what is the part number for autozone

[@Hunterboy2407]

jacob martinez I just picked one up. The part number on the box is SW8266. Made by duralast

[@cisnerosjcjc]

What was the issue before you replace the brake switch , my third brake light works but not the bottom ones same thing on my turn signal

[@tecoytaylor4061]

I change out my switch but then o cant shift out of park

[@Willam_J]

I watched the video again and at the end you said "I can't believe it was that and it took me so long to replace it". That's exactly what I said when I took it out for a test drive! I figured it would be something that I would have to take to the dealer and pay a couple hundred dollars to fix. I can't thank you enough. I do a lot of long distance driving and really need the cruise control.

[@jaredsnider7193]

Fixed my '09 Z71 this morning. Amazon had the AC Delco part for $9.66 to my door. Thanks a ton for the video.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Man i love Amazon! Lol

[@jaredsnider7193]

@@SheepdogShaun drove it into work this morning and the ABS/Stabilitrak lights came on. Has to be connected to the switch change. You ever see this? Some googling shows some relationship between the two, but I'm wondering if my new part is bad?

[@SheepdogShaun]

@@jaredsnider7193 i have not heard that before. Sounds like it could be.

[@billlynch3274]

Thanks man. My advise if you are an old man like me is get a kitchen chair to lay on outside the truck. It makes working on this much easier.

[@juiceboxguy17]

Thanks for posting. This fixed my '08 Suburban. $11 part, 15 minutes, and everything works great now.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Sweet! Super easy fix once you know what's going on!

[@moemoes5989]

Wow nice dude, I have been dreading going to the shop, I went last year and asked about it. The woman at the dealership told me that it would be $100 bucks for the diagnostic. I asked if that money would be included or applied towards the total repair cost., she replied NO. So I went on a 2 week RV trip without cruise. I figured that I would get it fixed after our vacation. Here it is 8 months later and now I can repair it myself. Wow why couldn't she simply quote me an estimate. Dealership, its a shame that we need them.

[@cartermeyer3993]

Just replaced this today. Thank you so much for making the video. So easy and saved a ton of $$. 2008 Chevy Tahoe.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Right?! I cant believe how much they try to charge for this!

[@THDC2015]

That took a lot of effort to do the repair while filming. Thank you!

[@MagicMikeSin]

Thanks for posting the video. I bought an '08 Silverado last weekend and the cruise control wasn't working. I was able to negotiate the price down quite a bit because of it, I'm glad a $10 switch was able to fix it!

[@SheepdogShaun]

That's awesome!

[@bandmasterjf]

Thanks for the video. Took less time to find the tools and fix it than it did to watch your video. Probably would have taken an hour to figure it out on my own.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Such an easy fix and the stealerships are raping people with their fees to do it.

[@pbstockwell]

I was able to fix my brake lights being constantly on, thanks!!! Best quality video I found

[@SheepdogShaun]

Sweet! Glad it helped you out!

[@jasonturner4989]

I bought the part and now my tail lights stay on what could be the problem

[@blueicepearl03]

Saw your video, ordered the part, had a pretty hard time with the clip (seems like u push it down a little bit, then force it around the round part). But man! 10 minutes or so Jacking with it, and boom! I've got my cruise control back! Thanks a lot man! What a big help AND not to mention saving me hundreds! Thanks again!

[@SheepdogShaun]

Yeah I tried to show how that clip works, it's definitely a weird one! Glad it helped though. Seems like this is a common issue and they're trying to charge way too much to fix it.

[@jacobhenderson170]

Never mind!! I should have paid more attention when I took it apart. Easy fix, thank you for the video!!!!

[@travispercell6040]

Thanks for the video, this helped with the replacement. The new switch fixed my problem. Who knew the 17 dollar part that I have been putting off fixed it! Just asking Autozone for the brake switch for an 07 Silverado 1/2 ton 4x4 was easy!

[@SheepdogShaun]

Travis Percell it's crazy how long I put it off as well. Who knew it would be such an easy fix?! Lol. Glad it helped you out!

[@TrevorSmith-wc1cz]

I came here for the hardest part of the job which is the clip removal. So much for that.

[@SheepdogShaun]

This was well before I had a go pro or anything really capable of decent video.

[@dare2look]

Dude! Excellent vid. It was exactly what I needed. Your showing the clip and removal was perfect! My problem started having to play with brake pedal to get the cruise to work on cold days it was especially bad until it warmed up. Then I added a trailer brake setup my brakes would always stay engaged. When trying to back up and just a pain in the butt. But the new switch alleviated all problems . Thank you sir. After looking at switch I could have probably just have cleaned the sticky factory old grease off but new switch $20 and 10 min install.

[@geraldwalbourne8501]

Watched your video order the part through Amazon got it in 2 days and 10mins later had my cruise working perfect.Thanks so much

[@SheepdogShaun]

Glad it helped!

[@zanderwow]

Mad props for doing this one handed and filming it all! I just wish you had shown a little more detail on the spring clip removal. Afraid I'm gonna break mine.

[@jonesn4ink]

Thanks for the video! Got the part for under $13 on Amazon and having seen your video it took me only 10 minutes. Problem solved and cruise work all the time now!

[@SheepdogShaun]

+Tim Brewer Hell yeah! Much better than spending $200+ at a dealership!

[@minerfanatic]

Hey Shaun. I've read in other posts that replacing the brake light switch fixes a Stabilitrak issue where the display tells you to Service the Stabilitrak. I replaced the brake light switch (hard to do for a big guy like me) and unfortunately it did not fix my Stabilitrak issue. But guess what, my friggin cruise control works again!!!! I'll be damned! Thank you brother.

[@adrianballadares5171]

Hey did you get your stabilirack issue fixed

[@pjblake1969]

thanks, $25 part, fixed in 15 min.

[@spencerlewer7053]

One hand install... clutch. About to do mine now. Thanks for the help. Brake lights been staying on and cruise control stopped working as well. I pull trailers too and the trailer brakes would stay on until I would tap the brake pedal a few times lol

[@felixboi3012]

Dude that’s been my problem the entire time Thankyou I’m going to try this. For sure got the same problem on my 2009 Silverado

[@SheepdogShaun]

Yeah, I had gone sooooo long before I figured it out.

[@felixboi3012]

And yes it worked. I fixed the problem asap.

[@jklee2vid]

Thank you for the video - worked like a charm and your video made it so much easier

[@jetheryratliff1549]

Thank you for helping us do this ourselves.

[@SheepdogShaun]

My pleasure. Sub my page if you want to return the favor. ;)

[@seduzu420]

thanks fixed my 2009 silverado LT

[@AL-kv9my]

Good hell I've been trying to find a video on this for months, thank you!

[@SheepdogShaun]

Nice! Glad it helped. Please subscribe to help me get over 1000.

[@dwightbailey8754]

Your truck sounds awesome.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Flowmaster super44, intake, and tuner.

[@mabielhernandezful]

Thanks buddy,another happy man here.

[@Yasersouth]

Nice Video, I fixed mine today, cleaned it up and it worked fine.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Yasersouth sweet! Glad it helped

[@mattcunningham7037]

My 2011 Silverado has the same problem. We have a 2010 that had a working cruise control. I swapped the part in the video between the 2011 and 2010. trucks to see if that was the problem before buying the part. Now they BOTH work. Maybe the part just needed to be unplugged and plugged in again, or something was out of alignment. Great video btw on how to remove it.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Matt Cunningham lol. Thats awesome! Cheap enough part even when yours does go bad.

[@larryt4958]

Thanks for the informative video, I just bought an 08 and cruise didn’t work. Replacing the switch did the trick!

[@SheepdogShaun]

Great to hear!

[@jamiegnzlz]

Worked like a charm, thanks!

[@musafa101]

Thank you so much for the vid. AutoZone has it for $17.xx and it works man. Thank you

[@SheepdogShaun]

smash shearer glad I could help!

[@LiftHeavy1]

What is specific part called

[@ottaebraggs4314]

Dude! I've been trying to get this issue fixed on my 07 Yukon Denali I wish i knew where you were i would buy you a beer!

[@SheepdogShaun]

Hahah awesome! Glad you're good to go now!

[@ottaebraggs4314]

Most Definitely bro

[@ottaebraggs4314]

And to think someone wanted to charge me $140 for labor alone!

[@SheepdogShaun]

That's insane! They don't even include KY with that rape either.

[@MagicMikeSin]

Ottae Braggs I was thinking the same thing!

[@javiersanchez299]

thanks shaun singer works in may 2007 chevrolet 2500DH

[@SheepdogShaun]

Awesome! Glad it helped you too!

[@n5yiz]

AC Delco D1539J (Advance Auto Parts) *cheapest Duralast SW8252 (Autozone) BWD S41149 (O'Reilly)

[@SheepdogShaun]

pmoore4321 nice!

[@n5yiz]

Shaun Singer thank you...solved the cruise control problem in our Tahoe in 10 minutes

[@biggee081]

you might want to open the switch and pull out the white trigger and reposition the spring inside mine keep pushing forward and the trigger would get stuck so I took a small flat head screw driver and pushed the spring back all the way until it couldn't go nomore because the spring looked like it was bend outwards you need to make sure that spring is sitting straight up and down it fixed my problem also I got some dielectric grease and put some in the switch because that grease they used looked all dried up and didn't look like it lubed anything that how I fixed mine

[@ljevers]

thanks for the video made the change easy. know issue on gm trucks, mine was an 08 3500 express and worked perfect thanks

[@SheepdogShaun]

Yeah seems to be a pretty common issue. Glad it worked for you!

[@dustinsalisbury4383]

damn. I have literally been searching everywhere for a how to video. my 2011 sierra is doing the same shit plus my brake lights are on all the time while the trucks on. I bought the switch earlier today. gonna try and swap it out tomorrow.

[@toucann313]

Great video thanks! However it looked like you didnt put that arm back back on that you slide off the bolt and it was pushed to the back. Anywho, thanks again!

[@cyberdrew7]

This helped me a lot, thanks!

[@SheepdogShaun]

cyberdrew7 sweet! Seems to be an issue everyone is getting.

[@paulbyndyu9629]

Fixed it thank you sir

[@SheepdogShaun]

Nice! Easy right?!

[@paulbyndyu9629]

Yes sir I went to o Reilly bought the part for 17.99 and ten minutes later the cruise control works I’m only 15

[@jerrywhite506]

Something to try as a temporary fix to this problem: I experienced exactly the same cruise control problem on my 2010 Silverado. I then discovered that by using my foot to pull up the brake pedal, the cruise light came on and worked fine until I again stepped on the brake....then the problem reappeared. It appeared that there might be something preventing a full release on the brake cruise switch. In other words, since my truck is 10 years old, maybe some resistance had built up on the shaft running into the switch. I then sprayed WD-40 all along the shaft. Eureka! The problem disappeared. It worked fine for approximately 1 month and then the problem reappeared. Another WD-40 spraying has had it working for the last month.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Hmmm seems like a good temp fix.

[@gunthers69]

Rally crys of a DIY mechanic. Feels good.

[@SheepdogShaun]

rally crys?

[@gunthers69]

End of video, "hell yeah" cry of happiness of fixing something yourself. "rally cry"

[@SheepdogShaun]

Ahhhh yeah. Totes

[@mujjuman]

for cars with adjustable pedals i think its part number D1539J

[@addictedtofishing7080]

Thank you buddy you saved my a lot o money i got quote 650 for the part and labor i order the part from amazon 10 dollars and 10 min labor

[@glockfowtay]

When putting it back in I kind of sort of didn't see it had a gap when fully installed and torqued the hell out of it and snapped the head. Just hope the new part doesn't wear out or mess up

[@jamescramer4885]

Brake lights work. Can cruise control Still have a bad switch???

[@bdmat1380]

Thank you a very BIG help.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Glad it helped you!

[@joedeboard381]

Great video !!! Thanks !!!

[@ericksanmiguel7222]

Your my hero thanks so much 4 the video

[@SheepdogShaun]

When I made this, I had no idea how many people were having the same issue. It makes me so happy to save everyone else literally hundreds of dollars as well. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SeekerSmith]

Can't see how you removed clip. That was the part I needed.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Spread the u shape open to remove the cap over the top. Once you have the top lifted, it slides out sideways.

[@jaymezzwatson1782]

I replaced this and now my silverado won’t come out of park. I put the old one back and it’s still stuck in park, any ideas as to why this is ?

[@nosonfontenot3072]

Great job and thanks! What kind of diagnostic reader do you use?

[@gmc4150]

Thanks 👍👍

[@SheepdogShaun]

Glad it helped! 👍

[@TheChevyman1471]

I will need to do mine when it warms up

[@lavarstarzz7811]

🤦🏾‍♂️... i cant get the clip back on for some reason. The lever aint poking through far enough 🙄

[@PanyingPilot]

08 Silverado 1500LT success.

[@capefearcapt4679]

A helpful video. Just wanted to add that these will keep crapping out; I'm on my third one and GM will not issue a recall??

[@christopherbegil1904]

I have changed mine 3 times works for about a month then have to exchange it agian

[@duaijalthawadi180]

Thank you so much

[@vladipful]

Good job one handed

[@SheepdogShaun]

Before I owned a go pro or anything capable of filming in a tight space real effectively.

[@oneunholyone]

thanks. clip was giving me hell

[@DJkoassilator]

So had the same problem, crazy egnough if removed the switch and pressed in the detent a couple times meter good, installed bake and it magically started working YEAY

[@logosvaluations4334]

This works is the pedals are not movable. If they move the dash is coming out to replace

[@mujjuman]

i have issue where the heated steering wheel does not work. it lights up for a split second, barely, but turns off and no heat in steering wheel. also have issue where parking sensors dont work... 2010 escalade esv

[@R_2_RBullies]

I replaced my sensor my cruise control still does not work. I still get the traction control light and now my brake lights wont come off

[@Abyss0206]

I replaced mine everything worked except putting it back together the bolt no longer wanted to go in it's home.... sooo is it safe without the bolt just the clip on it or ?

[@felipeballi7679]

good vid thanks

[@fernando-sl7qm]

What programmer is that . Looks very useful

[@SheepdogShaun]

Edge

[@cosascaseras1601]

Did the cruise control light come on the dash before you repaired it?

[@SheepdogShaun]

+por toda la casa No it did not.

[@cosascaseras1601]

Cool, thanks! Think I might have the same problem

[@californialove1711]

i have a 2008 Tahoe and having the same problem.

[@johnmontgomery5488]

Thanks for the video. Does the process also work for a 2011 Tahoe.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Not sure. Seems to work for a lot of gm vehicles.

[@steeringguy]

WD40. I had this problem and noticed if I stuck my foot under the brake pedal and pulled back the Cruise started working again. Sprayed the Brake switch with WD40 and it works again.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Nice! I could see that being a fix in some instances.

[@clarenceshines8308]

What is that cool diagnostic display device you have on your dash?

[@SheepdogShaun]

It's an edge performance programmer. You can also get cheap bluetooth obd2 diagnostic plugs for like $30 on amazon that can read/clear codes.

[@anthonyraines5951]

Did anyone else have problems shifting out of park before the switch change or is that just me?

[@stinkypony613]

This is the main problem i am tryin to fix! I have to turn the steering wheel all the way left and all the way right a few times just to put it in gear. Super embarrassing in the starbucks drive thru. Did this fix your problem? I have the part but havent switched it out yet

[@MotoV8t]

Thank you for this, what programmer do you have on the dash

[@SheepdogShaun]

swordbreaker3 edge

[@EdmondsChad]

any advice on getting that clip off ? you had an unfortunate camera angle.

[@SheepdogShaun]

yeah you pull the center part away so that it clears the bolt.

[@EdmondsChad]

@@SheepdogShaun thanks man.

[@kevinflener948]

Is this same switch responsible for allowing you to switch into reverse after applying brake?

[@SheepdogShaun]

I'm not sure if it controls that.

[@earvingmontufar7921]

I have this problem on my 08 Chevy. I was wondering though what happens if you don't switch that switch? And keep driving?

[@SheepdogShaun]

I'm guessing that eventually your tail lights stop working. It's such a cheap part and easy to do, I don't know why you wouldn't.

[@stevesaurman3275]

I am having similar problems however I originally noticed cruise control wasn't working after someone on the road told me I had no break lights. When I got home break lights are fine. It turns out when car is running I have no break lights. When car is off but ignition is on I do have break lights. Any ideas?

[@SheepdogShaun]

Nope, sorry. Hope you figure it out.

[@jamesmikejohnson]

Did it and didn't fix the problem what now? It also feels loose even screwed tight. So frustrated

[@adamscott2391]

if replacing the switch doesn't work, give the rod that goes into the firewall a few turns to the left. do it a half turn at a time. I had the same issue and that's what did it for me.

[@darionjackson5007]

Thanks save me $200 that's what the dealer wanted to charge cost me $19.99.

[@SheepdogShaun]

+Darion Jackson Damn! Glad it saved you too! It's robbery to charge that!

[@christinarojas6992]

I changed the brake switch but my cruise control light won't work. What could it be? The brakes light works except the cruise control

[@SheepdogShaun]

Did you check all the fuses?

[@dacheykybre]

So when this doesn't work, then what?

[@rickl4214]

When removed was there grease on the switch.. I removed mine and it had grease on it

[@SheepdogShaun]

Yes there was

[@Lifehardened]

Why do you have the programmer in that truck? What does it actually help with beside codes?

[@sherman7799]

My cruise control doesn't work and my break light never go off is that the issues you were having before you replaced that switch?

[@SheepdogShaun]

My cruise control looked like it would go on but it wouldn't let me set a speed. Basically like if you turned cruise control on and tapped your brake, the light on the steering wheel would still be on but the light on the dash would turn off and cruise control would disengage. I'm not sure about the brake lights. I didn't hear anything about them though. The part is cheap and easy enough to change if you think it may be the issue.

[@picklesince02]

Sherman did you figure out why your brake lights never went off?

[@joshadams6263]

What the part called? I have the same problem

[@SheepdogShaun]

Brake Switch

[@alexglez1972]

Ey have you or your subscribers experiencia about a sudden brutal fuel consumption? I just have it for some miles, 1/4 tank in 15 highway miles, then i arrive to city and mileage regularized, thanks in advance. It is a 5.3 2007 Tahoe

[@SheepdogShaun]

+Alex Gonzalez All 27 of my subscribers. lol. You sure it's not heavy footimus? I'm not a mechanic. Just figured out how to fix this issue and made a video. Is it throwing a check engine light? You can get a bluetooth obd2 reader on amazon for like $30 and use an app like "torque" to read any codes that may be there. That would definitely be a good start. Although I didn't make a video, recently my truck acted weird after filling gas. I found a trouble code with my reader and picked up a $40 part and replaced my Evap Purge Selenoid. Took me all of 5 minutes to change. Good Luck!

[@alexglez1972]

+Shaun Singer thanks man, ! I just left it for service (sparks, oil, filters etc) and explained this to my mechanic so I will update if he finds something (sorry for bad english) I'm from Mexico City)

[@alexglez1972]

+Alex Gonzalez just for the récord, IT was the time or crank sensor, I don't know if that is the name in english, this sensor was failing and got "stuck" in some position which kept sending a lot of fuel no matter the rpms or speed

[@zachthegamer7419]

Whats the name of the reader on your dashboard I have been trying to find it everywhere

[@SheepdogShaun]

"Edge" is the brand. Im sure theyve come out with newer versions by now. That was purchased over a decade ago. I have a touchscreen tuner from the same company on my current DD. 01 Cummins.

[@Mikeysoonefan1]

Where did you get that programmer? Does it work like a tech 2 or does it just read and clear codes?

[@SheepdogShaun]

Mike Barnhart it was an edge performance programmer

[@joseph4678]

Changed it and my cruise control still not working 😕

[@SheepdogShaun]

Check the fuse?

[@lemonon7149]

Any clues for cruise control if I replaced the brake switch and it still does not work?

[@SheepdogShaun]

Maybe fuse? Are there any check engine lights?

[@lemonon7149]

Thanks the cruise did work when I drove it ur video was very helpful

[@joshuasallee9749]

Shaun Singer dose the check engine light need to be off for it work

[@roderickdonley8500]

How did you get that clip on so easy

[@WhiteSharkSailing]

This was a long time ago but i remember it being easier to put on than take off

[@jbtwist]

Thanks for posting - mine is having same issue. I'll start here. What is that device that you were checking codes with? I'd love to put one in my truck.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Its an Edge programmer. If you dont want to spend that much, they make bluetooth obd2 scanners(for like $35) that connect to your phone and you can read and delete codes....you just cant mess with timing and fuel to make it faster like you can with a programmer.