Ride Control Switch

Malibudude · December 29, 2005

I have a 01' GMC Sierra 1/2 ton w/ the SLT package that includes the ride control switch. The first time it went out it was the light indicating that it was on. Now 2 yrs. later the replacement button no longer will stay depressed. Is there a known problem with this and/or is it fixable. If I do have to replace it is it easy to do so, it's located on the dash next to the turn of the front air bag switch.

Thanks would be nice to have this gif as a GMC as well

GM-Tech · December 29, 2005

I'm not aware of any known problem with those switches. Replacement is easy. Just yank off (literally) the trim that surrounds the cluster, radio, hvac and you have full access to the switch.

cokesda1 · November 27, 2006

I have a 01' GMC Sierra 1/2 ton w/ the SLT package that includes the ride control switch. The first time it went out it was the light indicating that it was on. Now 2 yrs. later the replacement button no longer will stay depressed. Is there a known problem with this and/or is it fixable. If I do have to replace it is it easy to do so, it's located on the dash next to the turn of the front air bag switch.

Thanks would be nice to have this gif as a GMC as well

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I have that Ride Control switch option as well on my 2000 Silverado LT. It has gone out and been replaced by the dealer 10 times. None have even lasted beyond the 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. I have called the National 1-800 # many times. I think they are covering my switch for the life of the truck. The switch is junk and the dealers I have been to say there are many issues with this switch. I don't think many trucks in 2000,2001 came out with this option.

jduca · January 26, 2011

I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado with the ride control switch. I have replaced the switch multiple times. Cost is about $60 at the dealer. I recently stopped getting new ones and fixed the switch myself. I was able to replace the push-button switch with a black rocker switch and it works fine. Looks stock and will not fail as the O&M switch did. If you are interested let me know. The fix cost about $25 and should not fail as the original one did. Send me a message if interested.

- John

xPosTech · January 26, 2011

I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado with the ride control switch. I have replaced the switch multiple times. Cost is about $60 at the dealer. I recently stopped getting new ones and fixed the switch myself. I was able to replace the push-button switch with a black rocker switch and it works fine. Looks stock and will not fail as the O&M switch did. If you are interested let me know. The fix cost about $25 and should not fail as the original one did. Send me a message if interested.

- John

Have you considered writing up the fix, with pictures, for the How To section?

Most of those generic rockers are available with indicator lamps built into the switch. Or can you tell if it's on or not just by the ride quality?

Ted