GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

DTC Descriptor

DTC P1574 00 : Stop Lamp Switch Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit/System Description

This diagnostic test functions on the assumption that a sudden decrease in vehicle speed is caused by a brake pedal application. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects that there is a 4.2 km/h (2.6 mph) or greater decrease in vehicle speed within 0.25 second and a transition of the torque converter clutch (TCC) brake switch without a transition of the stop lamp switch, the PCM sets DTC P1574.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    •  DTCs P0502, P0503, P0719, and P0724 are not set.
    • The engine speed is greater than 700 RPM.
    • The traction control system or the antilock brake system are not active and have not failed.
    • The vehicle speed is greater than 48 km/h (30 mph) in order to enable the diagnostic.
    •  The diagnostic will disable when the wheel speed is less than 16 km/h (10 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The vehicle speed decreases by at least 4.2 km/h (2.6 mph) within 0.25 second.
    • The PCM detects a TCC brake transition.
    • The PCM does not detect a stop lamp switch transition.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The PCM sets the stop lamp switch status to released.
    • The PCM disables the operation of the cruise control system.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction-free warm-up cycles.
    • The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • The PCM receives the clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in order to avoid a misdiagnosis.
    •  For an intermittent condition, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Cruise Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Lighting Systems Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the Stop Lamp Pedal Switch parameter while applying and releasing the brake pedal. The reading should change between Applied/Released, and all brake lights should turn ON and OFF accordingly.

Circuit/System Testing

Ignition ON, observe the Stop Lamp Pedal Switch parameter.

If the parameter reads Applied, refer to Stop Lamps Always On . If the stop lamps operate normal, replace the PCM.
If the parameter reads Released, test the stop lamp switch signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If circuit tests normal, replace the PCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for PCM module replacement, setup, and programming