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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2010 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD V8-5.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Symptoms - Cruise Control
Symptoms - Cruise Control
Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables.
1. Before using the symptom diagnostic table, perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle), in order to verify the following conditions:
* There are no DTCs set.
* The module can communicate via the serial data link.
2. Review the system operation in order to understand the system functions. Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Description and Operation).
Visual/Physical Inspection
* Inspect for aftermarket devices which can affect the operation of the cruise control system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Checking Aftermarket Accessories).
* Inspect the accessible system components or the visible system components for obvious damage or for obvious conditions which can cause the symptom.
Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections).
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
Cruise Control Malfunction (Cruise Control Malfunction)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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