Cruise control not working

[mark harris]

I'm not aware of any adjustment for it, sorry. Does the yellow power light on the cruise on/off button on your steering wheel come on and the cruise just won't set, or is the light not illuminating at all?

The light on steering wheel works,no check engine light but I do have a tire psi sensor acting up but I clear it , cruise still don't work

 

[OneTwo]

The light on steering wheel works,no check engine light but I do have a tire psi sensor acting up but I clear it , cruise still don't work

Hmmm. I don't really know what that would be. Use the search tool on this site, I'm sure you'll find some answers!

 

[PatDTN]

My 2009 Tahoe had the TPMS alert lit - almost certainly because the batteries in the senders are dying - and the same symptoms on the cruise. The light on the steering wheel came on and went off as I pushed the button. But no cruise. I replaced the brake light switch following instructions in many YouTube videos. I went under the dash prepared with my 1/4" drive air ratchet loaded with a 10mm socket. The entire operation took about 5 minutes and fixed my cruise control.

 

[grnphrog]

I have something to add: 2005 Yukon SLT, here.

I had the same issue with Cruise Control (CC) not working, and even replaced the Brake light switch, which didn't work. But it was this post that made me think of my brake lights.
I had replaced my brake lights with LED lights and didn't use resistors.
They seemed to work fine, so I went about living my life.
I first noticed my CC was not working during a long drive.
I finally got tired of watching my speed by paying attention while driving, and decided to fix it.
Google search led me here and I have read this whole thread (learned a lot, thanks people), but I had a different problem causing the same symptoms.
Today, I replaced my lights with regular lights and CC works again. Praise Be!

It has been frustrating chasing white rabbits down various holes, but found the solution through this community.

I wanted to say thanks to all who participate and share my own journey.

 

[Rocket Man]

I have something to add: 2005 Yukon SLT, here.

I had the same issue with Cruise Control (CC) not working, and even replaced the Brake light switch, which didn't work. But it was this post that made me think of my brake lights.
I had replaced my brake lights with LED lights and didn't use resistors.
They seemed to work fine, so I went about living my life.
I first noticed my CC was not working during a long drive.
I finally got tired of watching my speed by paying attention while driving, and decided to fix it.
Google search led me here and I have read this whole thread (learned a lot, thanks people), but I had a different problem causing the same symptoms.
Today, I replaced my lights with regular lights and CC works again. Praise Be!

It has been frustrating chasing white rabbits down various holes, but found the solution through this community.

I wanted to say thanks to all who participate and share my own journey.

Yes the LED tail lights are well known to take out the cruise control. Resistors are the answer when this is the case. Glad you resolved the problem.

 

[BryMan]

Hey all,
Brand new to this forum from Seattle WA (GO HAWKS). I've been reading through because my 2007 Yukon XL's cruise control stopped working. Just like many other on this forum, the steering wheel light comes on but it does not engage and no light on the dash. I have replaced the brake light switch but it still does not work. Any other idea's?? Please.

 

[Rocket Man]

Hey all,
Brand new to this forum from Seattle WA (GO HAWKS). I've been reading through because my 2007 Yukon XL's cruise control stopped working. Just like many other on this forum, the steering wheel light comes on but it does not engage and no light on the dash. I have replaced the brake light switch but it still does not work. Any other idea's?? Please.

Did you install LED tail lights? If so you need load resistors.

 

[PatDTN]

Did you install LED tail lights? If so you need load resistors.

Would a burned out taillight cause it?

 

[Rocket Man]

Would a burned out taillight cause it?

Yes, most likely. It would be the same problem that LED lights cause- not enough resistance when the brake lights come on.

 

[RobbieVA]

The cruise on my 07 Tahoe stopped working. I was searching for a fuse and found this thread. Despite the auto parts guy telling me that it wouldn't fix the issue, I bought the brake pedal switch for $21.99 and after popping it on, my cruise is back. Thanks so much!

 

[HoS]

I recently had mine go out, the dealer said it was the button on the steering wheel, and replaced it for around 400. Didn't fix it. After finding this page I told them to replace that limit switch and it worked another 250.

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[DWebPro]

I recently had mine go out, the dealer said it was the button on the steering wheel, and replaced it for around 400. Didn't fix it. After finding this page I told them to replace that limit switch and it worked another 250.

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ouch! $650!!!!!

 

[Rocket Man]

I recently had mine go out, the dealer said it was the button on the steering wheel, and replaced it for around 400. Didn't fix it. After finding this page I told them to replace that limit switch and it worked another 250.

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If it didn't fix it I wouldn't have paid the $400.

 

[HoS]

Well, it seemed to have worked. It would work sometimes and not others. So it seemed to have fixed it at first.

I had a extended warranty, so it costs me 100

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[Rocket Man]

Well, it seemed to have worked. It would work sometimes and not others. So it seemed to have fixed it at first.

I had a extended warranty, so it costs me 100

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They should have a warranty on their work, so you should have taken it back as soon as it didn't work again. Dealers ,especially, should be held accountable for their diagnoses and work. $100 or $400 doesn't matter. You paid to have your cruise fixed and they didn't fix it. If they get away with what they did to you, it makes it more likely they will do it to others.

 

[HoS]

The 100 was for the initial repair. They fixed it again, and waived the co pay.

It works now. That is the best part.

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[Rocket Man]

Sounds good!

 

[Palomar]

It's still hard to believe that replacing that $!#*% tail light switch cured the intermittent cruise control problem! But apparently it did.
First I took the original switch apart and burnished the contacts. Then I tested it with a meter and both sides of the switch worked fine. After reinstalling it, the CC was no-go. WTF??
I ordered the AC/Delco part #25981009 from Amazon for $15 with overnight delivery. After installation, CC works great now.
That retainer clip is a b#t#h! I finally bent parts of it slightly to give it a little less resistance. Then it snapped right on and is still 100% secure.
Thanks to everyone for their input to this thread! Probably saved myself at least $500.

 

[Snacky]

Wow wow WOW!!!

The knowledge here is just absolutely freaking amazing!

I have been without cruise for a year. STUPID ME for not thinking to search "cruise control" on the TYF until today.

I tried cleaning the contacts in the switch but that didn't work... bummer. In the process I broke all 4 of the stinking tabs on the thing so I thought I ought to go ahead and replace it. To my surprise, Advance AP had one in stock.

Voila, fixed, I'm cruisin again

Here's som pics of the box:

 

[Goodinblack]

Tearing that switch apart and cleaning it etc. Will NOT work.

You must replace the unit. Been there done that.

Also the new ones are redesigned to stay on properly. The old ones will make the brake light turn off if you lift off the pedal .5 and inch.

Try and see and you will know if you have the old or new style