Cruise Control Upgrade for 2004 Silverado.

[One-Shot Scot]

My truck is a 2004 bottom-or-the-line Silverado Work Truck with 4-speed
automatic and 4.8L V-8.

I have heard from several people that all 2004 Silverado trucks are
pre-wired from the factory to accept the OEM Delco Cruise Control Lever.
If what I have been told is true, all you need to do is unplug the
original turn signal lever and replace it with one which has the cruise
control buttons. Apparently, there is no need to do any computer
programming and the truck will now have the equivalent of a
ready-to-operate factory installed cruise control.

Is this too good to be true? Unfortunately, my local Chevy dealer will
not confirm or deny that this simple cruise control upgrade is possible.
However, the information below indicates that the cruise control upgrade
is a plug-and-play operation for all 2004 Silverado trucks:

BRAND NEW CRUISE CONTROL KIT REPLACES FACTORY HANDLE
& IS IDENTICAL TO ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
CRUISE CONTROL, BLINKERS, HIGH / LOW BEAM, HAZARDS,WINDOW
WASH, AND DELAY WIPERS ARE ALL INCORPORATED INTO THIS
HANDLE. IT WILL FIT '03 & '04 MODEL YEAR TRUCKS WITH A V-8 ENGINE
FROM BOTH CHEVY, AND GMC- 1500 / 2500 / 3500 , ALONG W/
SUBURBAN ETC. (WILL NOT WORK ON V-6).
DEALER INSTALLED UPGRADES RANGE FROM $395.00 TO $550.00
YOU CAN INSTALL THIS YOURSELF AND SAVE $$$ HUNDREDS $$$
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE INSTALL THEM FOR DEALERS !!
SINCE WE CANNOT TAKE CARE OF ALL THE DEALERS IN THE COUNTRY,
I THOUGHT I'D PASS THIS ON TO YOU !
THIS KIT INSTALLS IN ABOUT 20 MIN, AND REQUIRES NO SPECIAL TOOLS
EASY, DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED!
YOU CAN EVEN CALL US WITH QUESTIONS DURING THE INSTALL !!
12 MONTH / 12,000 MILE WARRANTY
EXTENDED WARRANTY AVAILABLE!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2480182644&category=50459

I have tried to order the 2004 Silverado Service Manual Set from Helm
(in order to research the cruise control section), but these manuals
have not been published yet:

http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?class%5F2=CHV&mk=Chevrolet+%26+Geo&yr=All+Years&md=Silverado&dt=&module=&from=result&Style=&Sku=GMT04CK8PU&itemtype=N&mscsid=Q72DPGGW31S88GB4MNAHHV6R26V585GB

Does anyone know if it is possible to obtain a genuine Delco cruise
control upgrade from a Chevrolet dealer? (I have already been to my
local dealer, and he claims to know nothing about how to do this.) Or,
could a speedometer/cruise control shop do this upgrade without causing
any damage and/or voiding the warranty on my truck? The last thing I
need is to void my warranty.

Thanks

[Okie]

I studied this delima last year after buying my 03 silverado. No
dealership could answer the question about hooking up the cruise with
the factory turn signal switch. I talked to quite a few dealerships in
several states. The parts manager at my local dealership where I
bought the truck told me he would research it and get back to me.
After a week he told me that the computer has to be programmed for the
cruise control to work. He didn't know of any place that could program
the computer other than the factory. There are aftermarket cruise
controls available that hook up to the pre-wiring.

Post by One-Shot Scot
My truck is a 2004 bottom-or-the-line Silverado Work Truck with 4-speed
automatic and 4.8L V-8.
I have heard from several people that all 2004 Silverado trucks are
pre-wired from the factory to accept the OEM Delco Cruise Control Lever.
If what I have been told is true, all you need to do is unplug the
original turn signal lever and replace it with one which has the cruise
control buttons. Apparently, there is no need to do any computer
programming and the truck will now have the equivalent of a
ready-to-operate factory installed cruise control.
Is this too good to be true? Unfortunately, my local Chevy dealer will
not confirm or deny that this simple cruise control upgrade is possible.
However, the information below indicates that the cruise control upgrade
BRAND NEW CRUISE CONTROL KIT REPLACES FACTORY HANDLE
& IS IDENTICAL TO ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
CRUISE CONTROL, BLINKERS, HIGH / LOW BEAM, HAZARDS,WINDOW
WASH, AND DELAY WIPERS ARE ALL INCORPORATED INTO THIS
HANDLE. IT WILL FIT '03 & '04 MODEL YEAR TRUCKS WITH A V-8 ENGINE
FROM BOTH CHEVY, AND GMC- 1500 / 2500 / 3500 , ALONG W/
SUBURBAN ETC. (WILL NOT WORK ON V-6).
DEALER INSTALLED UPGRADES RANGE FROM $395.00 TO $550.00
YOU CAN INSTALL THIS YOURSELF AND SAVE $$$ HUNDREDS $$$
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE INSTALL THEM FOR DEALERS !!
SINCE WE CANNOT TAKE CARE OF ALL THE DEALERS IN THE COUNTRY,
I THOUGHT I'D PASS THIS ON TO YOU !
THIS KIT INSTALLS IN ABOUT 20 MIN, AND REQUIRES NO SPECIAL TOOLS
EASY, DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED!
YOU CAN EVEN CALL US WITH QUESTIONS DURING THE INSTALL !!
12 MONTH / 12,000 MILE WARRANTY
EXTENDED WARRANTY AVAILABLE!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=24
80182644&category=50459
I have tried to order the 2004 Silverado Service Manual Set from Helm
(in order to research the cruise control section), but these manuals
http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?class%5F2=CHV&mk=Chevrolet+%
26+Geo&yr=All+Years&md=Silverado&dt=&module=&from=result&Style=
&Sku=GMT04CK8PU&itemtype=N&mscsid=Q72DPGGW31S88GB4MNAHHV6R26V585GB
Does anyone know if it is possible to obtain a genuine Delco cruise
control upgrade from a Chevrolet dealer? (I have already been to my
local dealer, and he claims to know nothing about how to do this.) Or,
could a speedometer/cruise control shop do this upgrade without causing
any damage and/or voiding the warranty on my truck? The last thing I
need is to void my warranty.
Thanks

[One-Shot Scot]

"Okie" <***@cccomm.net> wrote in message news:***@posting.google.com...
...In regard to plug-and-play cruise control question:

<<I studied this delima last year after buying my 03 silverado. No
dealership could answer the question about hooking up the cruise with
the factory turn signal switch. I talked to quite a few dealerships in
several states. The parts manager at my local dealership where I bought
the truck told me he would research it and get back to me. After a week
he told me that the computer has to be programmed for the cruise control
to work. He didn't know of any place that could program the computer
other than the factory. There are aftermarket cruise controls available
that hook up to the pre-wiring.>>


Thanks for the information. I made up a list of 7 local Chevrolet
dealerships, but so far, I have only checked with one of them. It looks
like they will all have the same basic non-answer.

I can't understand why General Motors would put up a brick wall and make
a dealer-installed cruise control upgrade an impossibility.

Did you have any luck getting an aftermarket cruise control?

[Okie]

No. I decided to wait a little while before adding cruise control. 99%
of my driving is in the city.

Post by One-Shot Scot
<<I studied this delima last year after buying my 03 silverado. No
dealership could answer the question about hooking up the cruise with
the factory turn signal switch. I talked to quite a few dealerships in
several states. The parts manager at my local dealership where I bought
the truck told me he would research it and get back to me. After a week
he told me that the computer has to be programmed for the cruise control
to work. He didn't know of any place that could program the computer
other than the factory. There are aftermarket cruise controls available
that hook up to the pre-wiring.>>
Thanks for the information. I made up a list of 7 local Chevrolet
dealerships, but so far, I have only checked with one of them. It looks
like they will all have the same basic non-answer.
I can't understand why General Motors would put up a brick wall and make
a dealer-installed cruise control upgrade an impossibility.
Did you have any luck getting an aftermarket cruise control?

[dsheppar1]

I just installed new tires and wheels on my base model 03 sierra and I had
the dealer reset my speedometer. They let me watch and I noticed that on the
list of readouts was a line that read ' cruise control--- OFF. I asked the
tech if I installed cruise control could the sensors be turned on? He told
me that if the dealer can get gm engineering to let them download the
software into the obd scanner then it could be, but gm is making the dealers
get a special number that is applied to your vin before they will give them
anything. They (gm) then decide if your vehicle will 'support' it, meaning
if it was an option for your truck at the time of assembly then they might
allow it.
The tech told me the biggest obstacle you will have is ; if you want a
factory unit the dealership can't order the whole thing in one piece. They
have to order each part separately.
Also don't tell them its an aftermarket unit or gm will not give you the
software. A wrecking yard might be a option to get the factory stuff.
Maybe "doc' or one of the techs here can correct me if I'm wrong but thats
the info I got from the tech I talked to.

"One-Shot Scot" <***@Bitch.com> wrote in message news:***@inreach.com...
My truck is a 2004 bottom-or-the-line Silverado Work Truck with 4-speed
automatic and 4.8L V-8.

I have heard from several people that all 2004 Silverado trucks are
pre-wired from the factory to accept the OEM Delco Cruise Control Lever.
If what I have been told is true, all you need to do is unplug the
original turn signal lever and replace it with one which has the cruise
control buttons. Apparently, there is no need to do any computer
programming and the truck will now have the equivalent of a
ready-to-operate factory installed cruise control.

Is this too good to be true? Unfortunately, my local Chevy dealer will
not confirm or deny that this simple cruise control upgrade is possible.
However, the information below indicates that the cruise control upgrade
is a plug-and-play operation for all 2004 Silverado trucks:

BRAND NEW CRUISE CONTROL KIT REPLACES FACTORY HANDLE
& IS IDENTICAL TO ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
CRUISE CONTROL, BLINKERS, HIGH / LOW BEAM, HAZARDS,WINDOW
WASH, AND DELAY WIPERS ARE ALL INCORPORATED INTO THIS
HANDLE. IT WILL FIT '03 & '04 MODEL YEAR TRUCKS WITH A V-8 ENGINE
FROM BOTH CHEVY, AND GMC- 1500 / 2500 / 3500 , ALONG W/
SUBURBAN ETC. (WILL NOT WORK ON V-6).
DEALER INSTALLED UPGRADES RANGE FROM $395.00 TO $550.00
YOU CAN INSTALL THIS YOURSELF AND SAVE $$$ HUNDREDS $$$
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE INSTALL THEM FOR DEALERS !!
SINCE WE CANNOT TAKE CARE OF ALL THE DEALERS IN THE COUNTRY,
I THOUGHT I'D PASS THIS ON TO YOU !
THIS KIT INSTALLS IN ABOUT 20 MIN, AND REQUIRES NO SPECIAL TOOLS
EASY, DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED!
YOU CAN EVEN CALL US WITH QUESTIONS DURING THE INSTALL !!
12 MONTH / 12,000 MILE WARRANTY
EXTENDED WARRANTY AVAILABLE!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2480182644&category=50459

I have tried to order the 2004 Silverado Service Manual Set from Helm
(in order to research the cruise control section), but these manuals
have not been published yet:

http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?class%5F2=CHV&mk=Chevrolet+%26+Geo&yr=All+Years&md=Silverado&dt=&module=&from=result&Style=&Sku=GMT04CK8PU&itemtype=N&mscsid=Q72DPGGW31S88GB4MNAHHV6R26V585GB

Does anyone know if it is possible to obtain a genuine Delco cruise
control upgrade from a Chevrolet dealer? (I have already been to my
local dealer, and he claims to know nothing about how to do this.) Or,
could a speedometer/cruise control shop do this upgrade without causing
any damage and/or voiding the warranty on my truck? The last thing I
need is to void my warranty.

Thanks

[One-Shot Scot]

"dsheppar1" <***@cox.net> wrote in message news:e8zvc.13982$***@fed1read02...
...In regard to plug-and-play cruise control question:

<<I just installed new tires and wheels on my base model 03 sierra and I
had the dealer reset my speedometer. They let me watch and I noticed
that on the list of readouts was a line that read ' cruise control---
OFF. I asked the tech if I installed cruise control could the sensors be
turned on? He told me that if the dealer can get gm engineering to let
them download the software into the obd scanner then it could be, but gm
is making the dealers get a special number that is applied to your vin
before they will give them anything. They (gm) then decide if your
vehicle will 'support' it, meaning if it was an option for your truck at
the time of assembly then they might allow it.>>

<<The tech told me the biggest obstacle you will have is; if you want a
factory unit the dealership can't order the whole thing in one piece.
They have to order each part separately. Also don't tell them its an
aftermarket unit or gm will not give you the software. A wrecking yard
might be a option to get the factory stuff. Maybe "doc' or one of the
techs here can correct me if I'm wrong but thats the info I got from the
tech I talked to.>>


Thanks for the reply.

I thought that adding a dealer-installed cruise control would be a
simple procedure.

Apparently I was wrong.

[AZGuy]

Does the 2004 do "throttle by wire"? If not, then I doubt it's as
simple as a new turn signal handle. Something has to physically move
the throttle plate and without drive by wire that something is an
additional servo under the hood with it's own cable to the throttle
body/throttle lever.

Post by One-Shot Scot
My truck is a 2004 bottom-or-the-line Silverado Work Truck with 4-speed
automatic and 4.8L V-8.
I have heard from several people that all 2004 Silverado trucks are
pre-wired from the factory to accept the OEM Delco Cruise Control Lever.
If what I have been told is true, all you need to do is unplug the
original turn signal lever and replace it with one which has the cruise
control buttons. Apparently, there is no need to do any computer
programming and the truck will now have the equivalent of a
ready-to-operate factory installed cruise control.
Is this too good to be true? Unfortunately, my local Chevy dealer will
not confirm or deny that this simple cruise control upgrade is possible.
However, the information below indicates that the cruise control upgrade
BRAND NEW CRUISE CONTROL KIT REPLACES FACTORY HANDLE
& IS IDENTICAL TO ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
CRUISE CONTROL, BLINKERS, HIGH / LOW BEAM, HAZARDS,WINDOW
WASH, AND DELAY WIPERS ARE ALL INCORPORATED INTO THIS
HANDLE. IT WILL FIT '03 & '04 MODEL YEAR TRUCKS WITH A V-8 ENGINE
FROM BOTH CHEVY, AND GMC- 1500 / 2500 / 3500 , ALONG W/
SUBURBAN ETC. (WILL NOT WORK ON V-6).
DEALER INSTALLED UPGRADES RANGE FROM $395.00 TO $550.00
YOU CAN INSTALL THIS YOURSELF AND SAVE $$$ HUNDREDS $$$
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE INSTALL THEM FOR DEALERS !!
SINCE WE CANNOT TAKE CARE OF ALL THE DEALERS IN THE COUNTRY,
I THOUGHT I'D PASS THIS ON TO YOU !
THIS KIT INSTALLS IN ABOUT 20 MIN, AND REQUIRES NO SPECIAL TOOLS
EASY, DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED!
YOU CAN EVEN CALL US WITH QUESTIONS DURING THE INSTALL !!
12 MONTH / 12,000 MILE WARRANTY
EXTENDED WARRANTY AVAILABLE!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2480182644&category=50459
I have tried to order the 2004 Silverado Service Manual Set from Helm
(in order to research the cruise control section), but these manuals
http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?class%5F2=CHV&mk=Chevrolet+%26+Geo&yr=All+Years&md=Silverado&dt=&module=&from=result&Style=&Sku=GMT04CK8PU&itemtype=N&mscsid=Q72DPGGW31S88GB4MNAHHV6R26V585GB
Does anyone know if it is possible to obtain a genuine Delco cruise
control upgrade from a Chevrolet dealer? (I have already been to my
local dealer, and he claims to know nothing about how to do this.) Or,
could a speedometer/cruise control shop do this upgrade without causing
any damage and/or voiding the warranty on my truck? The last thing I
need is to void my warranty.
Thanks

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[1acondguy]

Yes, the 04s are drive by wire. I think 03 was the first year--------Alex

Post by AZGuy
Does the 2004 do "throttle by wire"? If not, then I doubt it's as
simple as a new turn signal handle. Something has to physically move
the throttle plate and without drive by wire that something is an
additional servo under the hood with it's own cable to the throttle
body/throttle lever.

[JBDragon]

Ya, My 03 Silverado is Drive by wire. There is NO Cable! I've seen the
04's and they are the same also. I don't know if just adding a new turn
signal handle will allow you cruse control though. I'm sure all the
required Hardware is there already as it's all computer controlled already,
but possible the computer may need to be updated to know that you added the
option. If so that may be a hard thing to get changed. You could always
buy it and try it out and see if it works, and then let everyone here know
if it does or doesn't. Return it if it doesn't work.

Post by 1acondguy
Yes, the 04s are drive by wire. I think 03 was the first year--------Alex

Post by AZGuy
Does the 2004 do "throttle by wire"? If not, then I doubt it's as
simple as a new turn signal handle. Something has to physically move
the throttle plate and without drive by wire that something is an
additional servo under the hood with it's own cable to the throttle
body/throttle lever.

[g***@gmail.com]

Bought the switch adapter with cruise control but then the computer do not have the connection adapter for the switch. Still trying to figure it out.