Posts by alberts46

    Started a few days back, but everytime I use the SS and go about 10 miles or less the brake light idiot light on the dash comes on. I do not have cruise control when it happens, but the brake lights are working normally and not stuck on. Can anyone verify if the fix below is for this issue as I may have read somewhere this was a fix for the squiggly idiot light not the brake light.


    Any help would be appreciated as I try not to use my dealer as they are pretty useless.



    Brake Switch replacement with NAPA Switch


    Apr 29th 2016+8
    Haven't heard much about this problem any more and not sure why, but originally hooking up a trailer harness usually would knock the magnetic brake switch out of commission. I replaced mine over a year ago and have never had an issue. If you want to or need to do this, this is how I did it.


    First the bracket I made to mount the Napa plunder style brake switch (SL169. The plug has NAPA part # 725175). I used steel, but aluminum would work. Got a matching GM connector from Napa as well to plug into where the original switch did. No cutting and easy to swap back. Not to hard to figure out where to make the bend to catch the top end of the brake lever to make it work. Final step was larger heat shrink to protect the switch from any water that might be able to get to it. Have not had any problems with it in over 5000 miles.

    I filled up last week and noticed the fuel bars only went up to about 3/4. Filled up today at one bar and the gauge would not go above the one bar. On the way home low fuel light came on, any suggestions on a fix.