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Swampy -> 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (4/22/2008 12:55:11 PM)

The dealer tells me there is no add-on cruise control available. The throttle system is a drive by wire and I can't believe there are no add-on units. It would seem that a simple controller and switch could be interfaced with the pedal to servo wiring.

I have thought about buying a universal cruise control and mounting the servo to the pedal, but I hate cluttering up the passenger compartment.

Has anyone out there found a kit or solution to this problem? I'm open for suggestions.

Thanks ........... Swampy

  
northey87 -> RE: 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (4/22/2008 1:01:01 PM)

Welcome to the forum!!! Someone here should be able to help, just hang in there.

shawnvw -> RE: 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (4/22/2008 1:13:06 PM)

You have 2 options. Both aftermarket. One is a drive by wire, where the aftermarket cruise fools the computer into thinking the pedal is being pushed down, its a bit of a pain to install, but have proved to be unreliable. The 2nd option, and is currently the method I am using, is to do a pedal pull. buy the aftermarket kit as if you have a throttle cable, but instead of hooking it up tot he throttle, you hook it up to the pedal. An even bigger pain in the ass, but reliable. Mount the bottle under the hood and drill a hole in the firewall to get the cable inside

rruelas -> RE: 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (4/23/2008 11:47:29 AM)

I believe that it may be as simple as adding a silverado steering wheel with the cruise control buttons then getting the feature reprogrammed in the trucks computer. I was looking into this my self if i ran across a new body style truck without cruise control. When I did a search on it, it looks like a guy with a colbalt had a base model without cruise and thats all he did to install it. They use the same LAN data systems as the new trucks. I believe if you get one that has the radio controls too, they will work as well. maybe someone on here can verify. Hope this helps.

bad2006z71 -> RE: 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (4/23/2008 1:40:38 PM)

you would think with the modern computer technology that vehicles have, that they would be able to add just about anything to your truck that you want as long as you have the cash flow to pay [:D]

armyguy3587 -> RE: 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (9/7/2008 1:54:05 PM)

Alright, this is what i have found out. You have to order the chevy stearing wheel, with or without radio controls, and also the wiring harness. After you receive these parts find a shady dealership and have them instal the parts and reprogram the comp, or you can do what the one guy says about pulling the gas pedal method.

charlie pachanga -> RE: 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (9/8/2008 8:05:01 PM)

Just to  save you some time, money and agrivation. The dealer cannot reprogram the BCM for cruise control. GM has locked out the BCM and is no longer supporting VCI numbers for BCM reprograming for cruise control.
The only way possible is to add the pedal pull like Shawn has stated.

Good luck to you if you do try to add LAN bus interface.

Not even installing the GM steering wheel with factory cruise will work.

You can still reprogram the cobalts but not the full size trucks.

charlie pachanga -> RE: 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (9/8/2008 8:06:37 PM)

#PIT3981G: Questions On Adding OEM Factory Options - keywords accessory cruise control dvd heat liftgate mirror navigation pedal radio seat video washers - (Jun 6, 2008)
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Subject:
Questions On Adding OEM Factory Options




Models:
2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, ESV, EXT





2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe





2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL





2008 Hummer H2




This PI was superceded to change the recommendation statement to include VCI numbers for techline. Please discard PIT3981F.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
Some customers may ask to add one or more of the following GM OEM Factory Options to the vehicle before or after the sale.
    Navigation Radio
    Rear Camera System
    Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    DVD Video Screen
    Power fold-and-tumble second-row seat
    Rear Power Liftgate
    Heated Washers
    Adjustable Pedals
    Moisture Sensitive Wipers (Rainsense)
    Automatic Day-Night Mirror
    XM receiver
    Power Retractable Running Boards
    Power windows and power locks
    Dual Batteries
    Cruise Contro

Recommendation/Instructions:
"If the following items listed above are not available in a GM Accessory Kit, please do not try to add an OEM option to the vehicle. GM does not endorse the addition of any OEM system that was not originally installed on the vehicle from the factory. Any attempt to add an OEM option(s) will not be covered under warranty, will not be supported with SPS programming (VCI number) and Technical Assistance Center will not provide support for options added after vehicle manufacture."
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

hydrodriver -> RE: 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (10/7/2008 5:36:07 PM)

I''m new here, first time on the site, fantastic information.

So if I read the bulletin right the really nice used 2007 2500 HD LS new body style I just bought without cruise control can only have a mechanical pedal device added?

I''m sure they sent someone to brain fade school on that one - I can''t believe I cannot get electronic CC added to this really nice product.  Should have kept my ''94 -

shawnvw -> RE: 2008 Silverado Cruise Control (10/7/2008 7:58:27 PM)

If your truck is the new body style then your only 2 options are what ii hae stated above

  

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