Replace Cruise Control Set Switch without removing entire assembly?

[MIDRANGE]

The plus/minus (set resume) rocker switch in my 2013 broke a few days ago. The switch itself is still fully functional. There is a tab on top, and a tab on bottom that hold the rocker piece on to the physical switch itself. The bottom little tab broke so that it's popping out rather than sitting flush with the rest of the switch assembly.

I'm wondering if I can replace just this rocker switch so that I don't have to remove the airbag and replace the entire 3 piece CC switch. I was reading another thread on here where people were giving suggestions on how to remove the airbag to do so. It seems simple enough as it's just 2 plastic tabs holding the rocker on. I've taken mine out now that the bottom tab is broken, and it seems the top one just snaps in and out. I feel like if I could buy an assembly and get the new rocker out without breaking the tabs, it would pop right in. I guess the question is if there's an easy way to get the new one out without breaking it.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

The plus/minus (set resume) rocker switch in my 2013 broke a few days ago. The switch itself is still fully functional. There is a tab on top, and a tab on bottom that hold the rocker piece on to the physical switch itself. The bottom little tab broke so that it's popping out rather than sitting flush with the rest of the switch assembly.

I'm wondering if I can replace just this rocker switch so that I don't have to remove the airbag and replace the entire 3 piece CC switch. I was reading another thread on here where people were giving suggestions on how to remove the airbag to do so. It seems simple enough as it's just 2 plastic tabs holding the rocker on. I've taken mine out now that the bottom tab is broken, and it seems the top one just snaps in and out. I feel like if I could buy an assembly and get the new rocker out without breaking the tabs, it would pop right in. I guess the question is if there's an easy way to get the new one out without breaking it.

Hello Midrange,

We regret to hear that your cruise control shifter has been damaged. We realize that you are seeking the advice from other forum members, however, we would be more than happy to assist you in setting up an appointment with one of our local dealers to have this fixed. If this is something you are interested in, please send us a private message with your full contact information, VIN, and the mileage of your vehicle.

Best,

Netty J.
Chevrolet Customer Care.

 

[Dubbs_RS]

Remove the whole thing and replace the assembly. It's not hard at all.

I don't think you can do just the rocker and the dealer will replace the whole switch assembly.

 

[chop69]

I had the exact same thing happen to my plus/minus switch. I bought a full replacement left control cluster.

I never could get my airbag off. (At the time I was living in an apartment without a good place to work on it.) I ended up taking apart the new cluster and just popping in the switch.

I wouldn't recommend this, though. I also had one of the locator pins break that I couldn't get out. For time to time, I have to press the new switch harder than the old to make contact.

Long story short, it can be done, but I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[MIDRANGE]

I had the exact same thing happen to my plus/minus switch. I bought a full replacement left control cluster.

I never could get my airbag off. (At the time I was living in an apartment without a good place to work on it.) I ended up taking apart the new cluster and just popping in the switch.

I wouldn't recommend this, though. I also had one of the locator pins break that I couldn't get out. For time to time, I have to press the new switch harder than the old to make contact.

Long story short, it can be done, but I wouldn't recommend it.

hmm.. ok thanks. I just ordered a new unit so I'll see. I have no intention to remove the airbag. I'm either going to see if there's a way to swap out the rocker assembly or just take the new switch to the dealer.