Replacing brake pedal position sensor #13583374 - does it need programming?

[fastscirocco]

In an attempt to fix my cruise control I am replacing my brake pedal position sensor. I will confirm with dealer before ordering but think I need brake pedal position sensor #13583374 on parts sites it states:

"This part requires programming and/or special setup procedures GM Service Information describes the procedures and special tools needed to ensure proper operation in the vehicle"

What programming does this require?

 

[PG01]

Not sure thats the right switch to fix cruise. I think you need the other one down there and thats just plug and play.
Do your brake lights come on when you step on the pedal?

 

[fastscirocco]

Not sure thats the right switch to fix cruise. I think you need the other one down there and thats just plug and play.
Do your brake lights come on when you step on the pedal?

Yes my brake lights work, just cruise that is intermittent. I would love a simple solution, but this is the one I think I need. The videos I've seen where people replace a switch that is to the right of the brake pedal with one screw; mine doesn't have one there.

 

[PG01]

Yes my brake lights work, just cruise that is intermittent. I would love a simple solution, but this is the one I think I need. The videos I've seen where people replace a switch that is to the right of the brake pedal with one screw; mine doesn't have one there.

I believe 9x out of 10 cruise not working goes along with no brake lights. Not sure that’s your problem with cruise. Heated wheel work? You check all fuses?

 

[PG01]

Cruise control not working - SOLVED

Hi everyone, I purchased a 2011 Yukon Denali back in January and have been reading on this forum pretty much since then. I appreciate all the knowledge and information that has been posted on here. I've been picking away at a few issues with the truck but I'm stuck on this one. I've read about...

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[PG01]

Youve been dealing with for a while… i see a thread from 2 years ago with intermittent cruise issues.
Check the wiring in the top of the back glass maybe they bent a pin plugging it back in. Not sure if that will fix your cruise but if the rear defrost was shutting it off somehow its related.

 

[Tonyv__]

In an attempt to fix my cruise control I am replacing my brake pedal position sensor. I will confirm with dealer before ordering but think I need brake pedal position sensor #13583374 on parts sites it states:

"This part requires programming and/or special setup procedures GM Service Information describes the procedures and special tools needed to ensure proper operation in the vehicle"

What programming does this require?

Based off my experience. I swapped a brake switch on an 08 and it worked without programming


I do have a question though, any chance you’re running LEDs on the brake lights?

 

[fastscirocco]

Sorry for the slow reply, been recovering from 2 root canals followed by 2 crowns, I truly appreciate everyone's help.
I will attempt to answer all questions here. I am driving from Michigan to Minnesota with Scouts on Friday on a trip to Boundary Waters. I will be parking my truck for a week and then driving back, hoping to fix my cruise before the trip.


Yes this is one of several ongoing issues. The cruise has been intermittent where it worked but if I turned on defrost, or other functions it shut off, it would act like I stepped on the brake. I've had periods of time where the cruise worked perfectly for weeks. Times it wouldn't work at all, and times it worked and stopped working; very hit or miss.

The rear access pop up glass is now intermittently opening whenever it pleases, even when parked and doors locked.
As a temporary stop gap I pulled the fuse on the rear wiper arm as I learned that also kills the rear access from opening.
I did this because of my upcoming trip, I don't want it opening while I am at Boundary Waters.

The interior is stock, stock radio, etc.
The rear brake lights work
The headlights are "stock" not LED, HELLA H13P50
The rear brake lights are NOT LED.
Both cables that go to the rear lights have been replaced.
The back up lights are LED, I tried switching back to stock bulbs and the cruise still acted up. I thought I had it fixed and posted such and then discovered I wasn't fixed and updated my post.
I have inspected the rear hatch glass and cable numerous times and don't find any issues.
All controls on steering wheel work fine, the cruise on off light goes on and off, just the intermittent cruise control.
I am considering replace the brake light switch (pedal position sensor etc) because my reading leads me to believe this is the most common issue.

My 2014 GMC Yukon XL Denali does not have the brake light switch that attaches with the one bolt on the right of the pedal, here is a pic. Rock Auto and other parts places list the black switch as not compatible with my Yukon, and list brake pedal position sensor #13583374 , I would love to learn I have this wrong.