My grandma left me her 05 Impala when she passed away. Cruise is the only thing it doesn't have. I want to keep it because I miss her, and this helped me add it. Thank you so much, man.
Just what I was needing. Thanks David. Follow-up, Just got it installed and it worked like a charm for my 2004 GMC Sierra. Brand new lever with cruse control cost me $27.50 on ebay.
great job bud. ive been looking at this most of the day, i couldnt figure out if i needed the cruise control module or not but my truck is almost identical to yours so you answered my question, thanks bud i do appreciate it!!!
you failed to mention this apparently only works for V8. based off several forums Ive read, its not plug and play or as simple if you have the dreaded 4.3L V6 :(
How this doesn't have a million views, I don't know. This just might be the answer to my 2002 chevy 2500HD with no cruise control. Way better solution than the aftermarket stuff for $250. Now, gotta find a cheap stock lever with cruise.
I just did this to my 03 1500 silverado today. My truck lready had the fuse installed and everything. Just needed the new control. works great. Got the part brand new on e-bay for $28. It is a clone, not an original, but it looks, feels, and works exactly like the OEM one.
On my 03 chevy astro had to change multi switch and add servo(from junk yard 20.$) cable to carborator works great , it already had connecters and fuse from factory , just plug everything in and ready to cruise
What year and model is the truck in the video ? Do you have the wiring diagram for those of us that don't have the 4 pin coupler ? I have an '06 2500 HD WT .
Great video thanks. As an FYI, I have an '05 Sierra 2500HD work truck and the plug for the cruise control was not in the harness. I also had to take the steering wheel off to get to the second torqs bolt
What doesn’t make sense is you need more than just the turn signal / cruise you need the module / servo connected to throttle. Unless you didn’t need that because your truck doesn’t need that for some reason???
To my knowledge it's not a separate control module, just programming in the ECU. The stock lever didn't have the buttons. Since this has an electronic (no cable) throttle already, the only difference between cruise control and normal driving is whether it takes commands from the pedal sensor, or the computer directly.
Like Jonathan Morris mentioned, how does this video not have at least 1 million views, unless most trucks have CC. I'm going to look to a lever and try it. I have a 03 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Crew and who orders or buy a strip Duramax new? Anyhow, I bought this truck used and truck is base with no options other than Duramax engine and Allison transmission. About how long does it take to take everything apart and together again? Just like a ballpark so I can schedule the DIY CC. Good work David D
Thanks for the support! I've taken my dash apart a few times, but ballpark I'd say 30 minutes all together? maybe 45 if your steering column covers are a little stubborn.
Finally did the install after viewing your video, install only took 15 minutes. Hardest part was to remove the lower bolt, but with your suggestion to use T20 socket helped. Also reinstalling the steering wheel column cover was a but tricky but I figured it out. Thx for the video
I have an 04 crew cab dually..... no cruise control. Same thing, who orders a truck that is made to run the highways, like that? It has 300k on it, so obviously it's been used.
Did your truck have cruise control previously? Already had a controller, and trottle cable, a brake switch? somehow you only need a cruise switch? Sounds too unbelieveable.
True! But apparently they installed everything behind the scenes needed at the factory, and just didn't install the button on the stalk. I installed the button, and it works!
I Installed it bought a brand new control AC delco and everything went fine till I went to put in fuse there is no place for power put fuse in every hole available anyone can you help
I'm trying to do this on a 2007 Chevy Express 2500 w/4.8L V8 engine. I hear that I need "Electronic throttle control" for your method to work. Can you check if your GM RPO code includes "KUP" (which is electronic throttle control)
Do you have a gas or diesel truck? I've heard this only works on diesel trucks. I have a 2006 Express 3500 6 liter gas engine and would like to know if it would work.
I'm pretty sure in order for this to work you need to have an electronic throttle control module. Could you look down by your gas pedal and tell me if you see a little black control box? I think that's the ticket. Mine appears to be mechanical, although I did not trace it all the way back to the engine.
Yes that's correct. I do have an electronic throttle. If it's mechanical cable you'll have to buy one of those vacuum solenoid things and the method in the video wont work. Although you'll probably still need a new stalk; I haven't fully looked into what to do with a mechanical one to give it cruise.
I just searched on www.rostra.com/index.php and it looks like unfortunately no, it probably wont work. The system they prescribe for a 2011 Chevy Silverado has a separate computer module and wiring. When I first searched for my truck, the prescribed model was just the new stalk, so that's how I had the idea to try it. As it is, your kit doesn't look too hard if you're comfortable with some relatively simple wire-splicing at the accelerator pedal, but that's your call. Here is the manual for the kit they sell for your truck: www.rostra.com/manuals/250-9617-NS_Form5566A.pdf
Good job! I installed the cruise on my 2003 express, STILL WONT WORK please if anyone knows where the fuse is on that van please let me know! It’s not in the manual.
The 2003 Express Van is not electronic throttle like the 2003-2006 Silverad with the V8 and diesel. The 2003 Express will require a cruise servo as well.
Watched this video cause my 06 Silverado has no cruise. Ordered a stock with cruise after I watched this video. Went to put it in and no plug like how yours was. What do I do?!
Hmmm I only have experience with my truck. www.rostra.com/index.php is where i first discovered this quirk. The site is not very well laid out, but from a quick search, if your particular truck has 8 cylinders, it should have the connector somewhere in there, as the 'aftermarket cruise' is just the new stalk, same as mine. However, if you have 6 cylinders, it looks like they recommend their 'universal' model but that needs an old-fashioned cable throttle? Once you search for your truck, scroll down to "Electronic Add-On Cruise Control Systems", and see "Cruise Control Notes" for the links. Sorry I could't be of more help. I hope you get it working!
Tried doing this on a 2006 express van. Have the multi switch in and fuse in the cc spot but no cruise working. Never lights up. Any ideas or where to look? I’ve tried forum surfing and found very little info on vans.
The 2006 Express Van is not electronic throttle like the 2003-2006 Silverad with the V8 and diesel. The 2006 Express will require a cruise servo as well.
I'm trying to do this on a 2007 Express 2500 with 4.8L V8 engine. Can you check the GM RPO code label to see if there is "KUP" I've had several Express Conversion vans (1500's with 5.3L V8, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007) before, and all of them HAD factory cruise control. Not all Express/Savana vans are cable throttle control.
open the hood and look under your engine cover. If your throttle body has a fat black electronic unit & plug on it, it's dbw. If it has a cable that you can pull to raise idle, it's dbc. Chevy 5.3L 2003 -2006 (except the vans), chevy 6.0 1999-2006 are dbw
If there is a connector for the 4-pin, and the fuse is good, then I'm afraid I don't have much I can suggest. :/ maybe double check the fuse again? Sometimes they can look good but they're actually broken. Maybe the switch is no good. Let me know if you figure it out! :) This is the frontier of automotive discovery!
I have an 05 with the V6, so same truck. Just adding the switch wont help because the V6 is different from the V8s and the Duramax. I believe all the other engines this works because it uses an electronic throttle control, so the switch is all that is needed. The V6 throttle is controlled by a cable. You'll need a cruise control module and cable to make this work. The wiring is already there, though. There will be a rectangular electrical connector to the right of the brake booster. At first it'll look like it's plugged into to something, but it's not, it's a dummy connector that leads to nothing. That is where you'd plug in your cruise module. Not exactly sure where to bolt the module in yet though, as I haven't done this yet. Going to get a module from a junk yard this weekend and see if it works. Hope this helps.
Can anyone explain how, on these models of GMC, that the cruise control servo is installed even without Cruise Control as an option? That is the only way this is even possible. I find this very unusual that the throttle servo would be installed already. I'd love to know how and why, when on all other cars, no cruise, no servo, and you have to install them both.
My truck has a factory electronic throttle, so it doesn't need an additional servo to hold it open, just instructions from the computer directly instead of from the sensor on the gas pedal when you select cruise. Obviously you are right, if it did have a regular cable throttle, then it would be very unlikely to come with a cruise servo from the factory as standard.
@@arctic_otter Wow...I really need to educate myself on what that is. I was thinking it would be comparable to my 2005 GMC Savana van, but my van has nothing like what you describe. Thanks for your great reply, that solves one mystery...and creates another. Perhaps you could do a video on that magical "electronic throttle" from that era of GM?
@@Jamespennington71 Thank you. I didn't think we were seeing that in 2005 gasoline engines, just newer Teslas electric cars and such. And yet, my 2005 GMC Savanna still has the cable. I wonder how the cruise control is supposed to mount on that thing?
Depends if it has an electric, or cable operated throttle, if it's electronic, then maybe! Check for that unused connector near the steering column and see what you can find out
Does this work for a 1993-2003 S10? I'm about to get a Chevy S10 here soon and I know for a fact it won't have cruise control but I do want it. So dunno if it'll work or not for it.
My grandma left me her 05 Impala when she passed away. Cruise is the only thing it doesn't have. I want to keep it because I miss her, and this helped me add it. Thank you so much, man.
The excitement in your voice makes me want to add cruise control to my Silverado.
I work at a wrecking yard, I’m pulling a cruise stalk off one of the Silverados Monday. This is great man, thank you’
I have a 2005 Silverado 2500 HD my wiring harness doesn’t have that four pin plug?
Just what I was needing. Thanks David. Follow-up, Just got it installed and it worked like a charm for my 2004 GMC Sierra. Brand new lever with cruse control cost me $27.50 on ebay.
Finally someone that had the same issue my truck didn't come with cruise control I'm about to add it I just needed to know if I needed something else
great job bud. ive been looking at this most of the day, i couldnt figure out if i needed the cruise control module or not but my truck is almost identical to yours so you answered my question, thanks bud i do appreciate it!!!
you failed to mention this apparently only works for V8. based off several forums Ive read, its not plug and play or as simple if you have the dreaded 4.3L V6 :(
Interesting! I did not know that. Thank you for clarifying!!
I got an 06 bass truck did not come withhave you read anything that says you need to put the inner part in without anything under the hood
Douglas Russell i sold the truck and got a tacoma with cruise control. Lol
I have a 2005 Chevrolet express 1500 4.3 vortec. Will I encounter the same problems. Thanks
How this doesn't have a million views, I don't know. This just might be the answer to my 2002 chevy 2500HD with no cruise control. Way better solution than the aftermarket stuff for $250. Now, gotta find a cheap stock lever with cruise.
I just did this to my 03 1500 silverado today. My truck lready had the fuse installed and everything. Just needed the new control. works great. Got the part brand new on e-bay for $28. It is a clone, not an original, but it looks, feels, and works exactly like the OEM one.
On my 03 chevy astro had to change multi switch and add servo(from junk yard 20.$) cable to carborator works great , it already had connecters and fuse from factory , just plug everything in and ready to cruise
Thanks for the info. Just bought a G2500 today. I love CC. Much easier than I would have guessed.
Did it work?
Never tried since it requires a model with electronic throttle.
thanks a lot!!!
I too started screaming with joy when my cruis control turned on !!!
A couple of Screwtube vids, $24.50, and I now have cruise! Thanks a bunch.
What year and model is the truck in the video ? Do you have the wiring diagram for those of us that don't have the 4 pin coupler ? I have an '06 2500 HD WT .
The truck is a 2003 GMC Sierra 4.8
Great video thanks. As an FYI, I have an '05 Sierra 2500HD work truck and the plug for the cruise control was not in the harness. I also had to take the steering wheel off to get to the second torqs bolt
Good to know!!
2005 chevy 1500 WT2 don't have it either.
My 2005 1500 WT doesn’t have the connector. Is it possible to add the connector and wire it to the electronics block?
Cost me $13 to add it this way! Thanks! My fuse block even had the fuse already
Makes me wonder how much gm charges for cruise control. Great video.😊
What doesn’t make sense is you need more than just the turn signal / cruise you need the module / servo connected to throttle. Unless you didn’t need that because your truck doesn’t need that for some reason???
If a vehicle has a cruise control module and fuses why wouldn't it have controls for it? Was it not the stock turn signal lever?
To my knowledge it's not a separate control module, just programming in the ECU. The stock lever didn't have the buttons. Since this has an electronic (no cable) throttle already, the only difference between cruise control and normal driving is whether it takes commands from the pedal sensor, or the computer directly.
Thank you friend from kuwait I couldn’t have done it without your post.
Thank allah then thank you body
thanks for the detailed video! worked for my 05 silverado 2500hd too! crazy laughter ha ha ha ha!!!!
Like Jonathan Morris mentioned, how does this video not have at least 1 million views, unless most trucks have CC. I'm going to look to a lever and try it. I have a 03 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Crew and who orders or buy a strip Duramax new? Anyhow, I bought this truck used and truck is base with no options other than Duramax engine and Allison transmission. About how long does it take to take everything apart and together again? Just like a ballpark so I can schedule the DIY CC. Good work David D
Thanks for the support! I've taken my dash apart a few times, but ballpark I'd say 30 minutes all together? maybe 45 if your steering column covers are a little stubborn.
Finally did the install after viewing your video, install only took 15 minutes. Hardest part was to remove the lower bolt, but with your suggestion to use T20 socket helped. Also reinstalling the steering wheel column cover was a but tricky but I figured it out. Thx for the video
I have an 04 crew cab dually..... no cruise control. Same thing, who orders a truck that is made to run the highways, like that? It has 300k on it, so obviously it's been used.
Did your truck have cruise control previously? Already had a controller, and trottle cable, a brake switch? somehow you only need a cruise switch? Sounds too unbelieveable.
Hey man I just did this on my 1998 chevy k1500 Cheyenne a week ago bought the multi switch and cable modular, plug and play baby
This only works if you have an electric throttle body right? Cause im pretty sure my truck doesnt have the module for cable driven throttle body
@@jasonclemente4392 yeah that's right, this would only work with an electronic throttle.
EXCELLENT INFORMATION! THANKS for posting this!!
Wow. Brainiac, gotta have a fuse to complete the circuit.
You sure do! If only I had checked that beforehand eh? At least it worked afterwards
You said the light comes on at 05:37 !!! How? Your car came without cruise control.
True! But apparently they installed everything behind the scenes needed at the factory, and just didn't install the button on the stalk. I installed the button, and it works!
I Installed it bought a brand new control AC delco and everything went fine till I went to put in fuse there is no place for power put fuse in every hole available anyone can you help
Cool video. Now swap in a 2500hd instrument cluster so you can have the transmission temperature gauge.
How does the odometer work into that? is the number stored in the cluster or the the ECM?
It’s stored in the cluster. I got mine off eBay and told the seller how many miles my truck had.
Thank you so much for this video, man. Great job!
Hot damn! That's freaking amazing!!!
Cobalt? would this work?
Is there a module with a cable required for that
My problem is my cruise control is on the steering wheel
I'm trying to do this on a 2007 Chevy Express 2500 w/4.8L V8 engine.
I hear that I need "Electronic throttle control" for your method to work.
Can you check if your GM RPO code includes "KUP" (which is electronic throttle control)
Yes mine has an electric throttle. If yours has a cable throttle you'll probably need one of those vacuum operated cruise controls
This does not apply for the year 2000. The switch is different
Good to know, thanks for sharing
Awesome thanks for sharing
Do you have a gas or diesel truck? I've heard this only works on diesel trucks. I have a 2006 Express 3500 6 liter gas engine and would like to know if it would work.
Gas! 4.8 Vortec. Sounds like it might be worth a shot on yours if if has the connection on the steering shaft.
I'm pretty sure in order for this to work you need to have an electronic throttle control module. Could you look down by your gas pedal and tell me if you see a little black control box? I think that's the ticket. Mine appears to be mechanical, although I did not trace it all the way back to the engine.
Yes that's correct. I do have an electronic throttle. If it's mechanical cable you'll have to buy one of those vacuum solenoid things and the method in the video wont work. Although you'll probably still need a new stalk; I haven't fully looked into what to do with a mechanical one to give it cruise.
will this work on a 2011 chevy?
I just searched on www.rostra.com/index.php and it looks like unfortunately no, it probably wont work. The system they prescribe for a 2011 Chevy Silverado has a separate computer module and wiring.
When I first searched for my truck, the prescribed model was just the new stalk, so that's how I had the idea to try it.
As it is, your kit doesn't look too hard if you're comfortable with some relatively simple wire-splicing at the accelerator pedal, but that's your call.
Here is the manual for the kit they sell for your truck: www.rostra.com/manuals/250-9617-NS_Form5566A.pdf
Awesome great video
what if there is no 4 pin connector?
there is cruise fuses in box.
hmm... If there's already fuses then maybe the wire is just hidden back more? I'm not sure. Let us know what you figure out!
@@arctic_otter you have to wire one into the 53 pin module in the 2005 and up
Goot to know!
My truck was same as your but it didn't work I wonder if mine is missing something else sinse its a basic model
Hmmmm mine is a base model too. Not sure what to suggest. :/ Sorry it didn't work for you
Thanks great video trying it tomorrow
Good job! I installed the cruise on my 2003 express, STILL WONT WORK please if anyone knows where the fuse is on that van please let me know! It’s not in the manual.
The 2003 Express Van is not electronic throttle like the 2003-2006 Silverad with the V8 and diesel. The 2003 Express will require a cruise servo as well.
Hopefully this works on my 97 chevrolet c3500 1ton short bus camper. 6.5L V8 turbo diesel
I know this is a really old comment but.. any chance it worked? I'm researching how to add cruise control to my 2001 chevy 3500 6.5l turbo
Watched this video cause my 06 Silverado has no cruise. Ordered a stock with cruise after I watched this video. Went to put it in and no plug like how yours was. What do I do?!
Hmmm I only have experience with my truck. www.rostra.com/index.php is where i first discovered this quirk. The site is not very well laid out, but from a quick search, if your particular truck has 8 cylinders, it should have the connector somewhere in there, as the 'aftermarket cruise' is just the new stalk, same as mine. However, if you have 6 cylinders, it looks like they recommend their 'universal' model but that needs an old-fashioned cable throttle? Once you search for your truck, scroll down to "Electronic Add-On Cruise Control Systems", and see "Cruise Control Notes" for the links.
Sorry I could't be of more help. I hope you get it working!
David A mines a work truck manual windows and locks with a v8. I got it working I had to splice the four wires into the bcm
@@Smithtobewith Awesome! I had a feeling that was all you would need. Glad you figured it out.
any know if this will work on 06 chevy express 2500 4.8 vans
Or on an 05 3500 express with 6.0?
Tried doing this on a 2006 express van. Have the multi switch in and fuse in the cc spot but no cruise working. Never lights up. Any ideas or where to look? I’ve tried forum surfing and found very little info on vans.
The 2006 Express Van is not electronic throttle like the 2003-2006 Silverad with the V8 and diesel. The 2006 Express will require a cruise servo as well.
@@MichaelCFox-ku8bq thank you. Any pointers where to look or is that a junkyard dive? Idk how I missed the throttle body being drive by cable. 🤦♂️😂
I'm trying to do this on a 2007 Express 2500 with 4.8L V8 engine.
Can you check the GM RPO code label to see if there is "KUP"
I've had several Express Conversion vans (1500's with 5.3L V8, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007) before, and all of them HAD factory cruise control. Not all Express/Savana vans are cable throttle control.
Can you do this to 06 frontier?
I’m going to try it thanks
I put a switch in my 2002 chevy 1/2 ton V8 and it dont work anything I can do to make it work ???
I assume it had the factory 4-pin connector that you plugged into? If so, and the fuse is okay, not really sure what else to try. sorry
@@arctic_otter I install cruise control on my chevy truck.5-31-22
switch $17.00
cruise control servo .$20.00
for $37.00 I have cruise...
@@busdriver9007 That's wonderful! Glad you could make it work.
is there a way to tell if your vehicle has electronic or cable throttle?
open the hood and look under your engine cover. If your throttle body has a fat black electronic unit & plug on it, it's dbw. If it has a cable that you can pull to raise idle, it's dbc.
Chevy 5.3L 2003 -2006 (except the vans), chevy 6.0 1999-2006 are dbw
@@guitarguy3221 Thanks!
Would this work on a 1977 chevy malibu? Wondering if I can get this lucky ahah
Probably not, unfortunately. that almost definitely has a mechanical cable-actuated throttle.
I have an '04 Silverado with a V6. After watching your video I tried and it didn't work. Any tips?
If there is a connector for the 4-pin, and the fuse is good, then I'm afraid I don't have much I can suggest. :/ maybe double check the fuse again? Sometimes they can look good but they're actually broken. Maybe the switch is no good. Let me know if you figure it out! :) This is the frontier of automotive discovery!
I have an 05 with the V6, so same truck. Just adding the switch wont help because the V6 is different from the V8s and the Duramax. I believe all the other engines this works because it uses an electronic throttle control, so the switch is all that is needed. The V6 throttle is controlled by a cable. You'll need a cruise control module and cable to make this work. The wiring is already there, though. There will be a rectangular electrical connector to the right of the brake booster. At first it'll look like it's plugged into to something, but it's not, it's a dummy connector that leads to nothing. That is where you'd plug in your cruise module. Not exactly sure where to bolt the module in yet though, as I haven't done this yet. Going to get a module from a junk yard this weekend and see if it works. Hope this helps.
Can anyone explain how, on these models of GMC, that the cruise control servo is installed even without Cruise Control as an option? That is the only way this is even possible. I find this very unusual that the throttle servo would be installed already. I'd love to know how and why, when on all other cars, no cruise, no servo, and you have to install them both.
My truck has a factory electronic throttle, so it doesn't need an additional servo to hold it open, just instructions from the computer directly instead of from the sensor on the gas pedal when you select cruise.
Obviously you are right, if it did have a regular cable throttle, then it would be very unlikely to come with a cruise servo from the factory as standard.
@@arctic_otter Wow...I really need to educate myself on what that is. I was thinking it would be comparable to my 2005 GMC Savana van, but my van has nothing like what you describe. Thanks for your great reply, that solves one mystery...and creates another. Perhaps you could do a video on that magical "electronic throttle" from that era of GM?
Newer cars have drive by wire throttle. No servos needed, it's data signaling.
@@Jamespennington71 Thank you. I didn't think we were seeing that in 2005 gasoline engines, just newer Teslas electric cars and such. And yet, my 2005 GMC Savanna still has the cable. I wonder how the cruise control is supposed to mount on that thing?
Thanks
Do yoi pay for the. Kit .. or Do you take on other Truck?
jobluteau I took it off another truck from the wreckers.
I have an 01 Silverado work truck I wonder if this would work on it also.
Did you try with the 01 Silverado? I am wondering the same
Did this work??
No Mine needed the Cable module also under the hood.
What fuse did you replace?
The cruise control fuse was missing, so I found a spare and used that.
@@arctic_otter Thanks! this will help me finally get cruise in my 03' Silverado!
WORK ON GMC 1999 2000
Depends if it has an electric, or cable operated throttle, if it's electronic, then maybe! Check for that unused connector near the steering column and see what you can find out
Wish I had drive by wire.
Does this work for a 1993-2003 S10? I'm about to get a Chevy S10 here soon and I know for a fact it won't have cruise control but I do want it. So dunno if it'll work or not for it.
www.s10forum.com/forum/f105/how-to-cruise-control-install-497908/?amp=1. This is what I'm about to do.
Did you ever get cruise control on your s10? And how, if you don't mind me asking?
OH NO! IT WON'T TURN OFF! Just kidding ;-)
Cruising into the sunset