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I'm reaching out to you Silverado/Sierra guys to see if anyone has ever had this done. I recently purchased a 2017 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab WT.

 

Since the trucks are essentially the same besides the size, has anyone successfully added 'Factory OEM' cruise control to their 2014-2017 WT truck?

 

I'm talking about swapping out steering wheels, since the WTs without the 'convenience' package come with a standard steering wheel without any controls/buttons.

 

 

My idea is to buy a GM OEM steering wheel with cruise control buttons/controls on the steering wheel, installing this new steering wheel in my truck, than flashing/reprogramming whatever it takes to add cruise control to my truck.

 

I'll go aftermarket if I really have to, but cruise control is a MUST HAVE for me. I rushed my purchase and assumed the truck had cruise control when looking at the blinker switch (Set/Clr) but later found out that's to toggle things on the speedometer dash.

 

I got a really good deal on this truck and I really don't want to get rid of it. I can't find a better deal out there for what I paid for this truck, but I really want my cruise control!

 

I'm hoping someone that's worked/or is working the in GM/Chevy Service Department on here can chime in if possible to tell me if this is achievable.

 

Thanks guys.

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I might be wrong, but I think all 2014+ K2XXs have factory cruise control.

You are correct.

 

But on low trims on the Colorado/Canyon twins it is not.

The bottom trims it is not available and on the next level it is optional.

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I would simply go aftermarket and skip the switching out of the steering wheel. Controls on the steering wheel are nice but there is nothing wrong with the buttons on your turn signal lever. That is where you expected to find them!

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I would simply go aftermarket and skip the switching out of the steering wheel. Controls on the steering wheel are nice but there is nothing wrong with the buttons on your turn signal lever. That is where you expected to find them!

I'm trying to avoid the after market route for now. I'd rather avoid cutting and splicing wires in my steering column. But I'll go that route if there's no absolute way of getting it factory.

 

If anyone has gone the steering wheel swap for cruise control method successfully, or if any dealership service techs have done this before, please let me know.

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I'm trying to avoid the after market route for now. I'd rather avoid cutting and splicing wires in my steering column. But I'll go that route if there's no absolute way of getting it factory.

 

If anyone has gone the steering wheel swap for cruise control method successfully, or if any dealership service techs have done this before, please let me know.

Please keep us informed. I read that aftermarket cruise controls are mostly plug and play with one wire needing to be cut and spliced. I envision steering wheel replacement as being much more invasive/difficult but perhaps this is not the case!

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This is something that is going to cost a lot in parts and custom BCM programming.

 

Please keep us informed. I read that aftermarket cruise controls are mostly plug and play with one wire needing to be cut and spliced. I envision steering wheel replacement as being much more invasive/difficult but perhaps this is not the case!

 

 

Could you explain how it would cost a lot in parts? Changing something like this just oblivious to me.

 

Here's the steering wheel I'm looking to get to replace my standard steering wheel with:

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/chevrolet/colorado/23376195/2016-year/wt-trim/2-5l-l4-gas-engine/steering-cat/steering-wheel-scat/?part_name=steering-wheel

 

Granted this part is a 2016 and my truck is a 2017. Not sure if that would make a difference, but there's not a lot of parts out for 2017s. Couldn't they just swap it to this steering wheel and flash the BCM? I don't know what all it entails to just add cruise control.

 

 

Donstar, I'll keep this thread updated. I keep getting no from different sources, but I also got a lot of 'NOs' when I wanted to get Keyless entry/Remote start for my base model WT. GM Care said it can't be done, parts guy at a few dealerships said it couldn't be done, and then I walked over to the GM Service guys and they said "yeah, we can do that, just order the fobs or buy the kit from us"

 

As far as the aftermarket, this is what I'd be buying:

http://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/250-9613-2015-2017-chevrolet-colorado-cruise-control-auto-transmission/

 

It doesn't intimidate me, but I just don't want to be cutting/splicing wires in my steering column in my brand new truck. I'm sure it'll work pretty good, but I also don't want to void my electronics warranty if I don't have it.

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On 2/27/2017 at 7:15 PM, r3gul8r said:

 

 

 

Could you explain how it would cost a lot in parts? Changing something like this just oblivious to me.

 

Here's the steering wheel I'm looking to get to replace my standard steering wheel with:

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/chevrolet/colorado/23376195/2016-year/wt-trim/2-5l-l4-gas-engine/steering-cat/steering-wheel-scat/?part_name=steering-wheel

 

Granted this part is a 2016 and my truck is a 2017. Not sure if that would make a difference, but there's not a lot of parts out for 2017s. Couldn't they just swap it to this steering wheel and flash the BCM? I don't know what all it entails to just add cruise control.

 

 

Donstar, I'll keep this thread updated. I keep getting no from different sources, but I also got a lot of 'NOs' when I wanted to get Keyless entry/Remote start for my base model WT. GM Care said it can't be done, parts guy at a few dealerships said it couldn't be done, and then I walked over to the GM Service guys and they said "yeah, we can do that, just order the fobs or buy the kit from us"

 

As far as the aftermarket, this is what I'd be buying:

http://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/250-9613-2015-2017-chevrolet-colorado-cruise-control-auto-transmission/

 

It doesn't intimidate me, but I just don't want to be cutting/splicing wires in my steering column in my brand new truck. I'm sure it'll work pretty good, but I also don't want to void my electronics warranty if I don't have it.

I hope r3gul8r figured out how to put factory cruise. I also bought a WT that did not come with Keyless and cruise. I have seen on the Chevy website that with WT you can get a cruise control and keyless entry. But the website was not clear to me that I had to buy the package with the truck not after. Anyways parts guys are telling me the same thing as they told r3gul8r.

 

So, I hope r3gul8r can tell me a little more about the outcome of his cruise control work. Did you succeed on putting the OEM? What parts did you get? Any dealer programming?  My WT is a 2020 Silverado.

 

I also have similar questions about the Keyless entry.

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