[rlith]

Yes people, someone has finally done the Broken Hazard Switch repair because we were stupid when we pulled the dash bezel How-to!!!

This applies to all 95 -97... 98+ you need to remove the upper cover

Tools and Parts required:

Parts:
GM Hazard switch repair Kit part # 15174447

Tools:
Needle Nose Pliers

The hazard Switch kit will come with a small tube of dialectric grease. Smear this on the entire thing before installation.

First look at your old hazard hole. You should see it broken similar to this.

Reach in with your needle nose pliers and grasp the edge of the old switch
housing and pull upwards and remove.

You should now have the entire assembly out..

Now simply insert your new hazard switch in hole and push down firmly..

New Switch:

And wala! You're done... Your final repair should look like this.. (though less blurry unless you're not wearing glasses then it will look just like this!

Takes about 3 minutes. If you can't do this repair, you're a complete moron!

Enjoy!

 

[pOrk]

Your a complete moron for paying for the part and taking your time to do the labor - this is a factory recall part. It is replaced for FREE at yoru local Chevy dealer.

Nice how-to anyways...

 

[Anakonda69]

its a recall? i can just go to any chevy dealer around my house and tell them it broke and get it fixed on my truck? i never knew...

 

[Jess]

i didn't know either, so am i a moron ?

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ya know. i wonder how easy it would be to just take the switch out before breaking it ? then put it back in when the work is done.

 

[rlith]

its a recall? i can just go to any chevy dealer around my house and tell them it broke and get it fixed on my truck? i never knew...

It's only a recall on a couple of years...

 

[Got-20z]

Nice How-to man :thumbup:
last pic is nice :haha:

 

[rlith]

Nice How-to man :thumbup:
last pic is nice :haha:

Appreciate it...

 

[BLAZ1N]

how the hell do all you people break this switch off?

removing the dash bezel is the only thing i could think of...but???

 

[rlith]

how the hell do all you people break this switch off?

removing the dash bezel is the only thing i could think of...but???

That's pretty much what happenes... The proper way is to drop the steering column (remove the 2 15mm nuts under it) but it can be a pain... So with the pressure applied to the switch trying to remove the bezel without dropping the steering column, they tend to snap off...

 

[Got-20z]

Yea... i figure im pretty damn lucky on this one.. i've probably had my bezel out a total of 15-20 times for a lot of various shit and i haven't broke that damn piece yet

 

[rlith]

Yea... i figure im pretty damn lucky on this one.. i've probably had my bezel out a total of 15-20 times for a lot of various shit and i haven't broke that damn piece yet

Heh, you are one of the careful ones!

 

[Anakonda69]

Just wanted to say that this was the easiest repair i have ever done....Many people told me my switch could not be replaced without replacing the whole directional assembly.....thanx for the info...part cost me 12 bux instead of the $275 directional assembly...

 

[rlith]

Just wanted to say that this was the easiest repair i have ever done....Many people told me my switch could not be replaced without replacing the whole directional assembly.....thanx for the info...part cost me 12 bux instead of the $275 directional assembly...

Well glad I could help someone. That's what we're all here for

Got pics?

 

[slammed s10]

Where you guys did go to get the hazard switch needed for cheap?

 

[Criticalbeatdown95s]

Just wanted to say that this was the easiest repair i have ever done....Many people told me my switch could not be replaced without replacing the whole directional assembly.....thanx for the info...part cost me 12 bux instead of the $275 directional assembly...

Yea, called the dealer......like a few months ago for the part and told me I as SOL. I had to buy a new multi function switch.....so your'e telling me that's bullshit????? As of now I stuck a door panel piece in the hole and it works fine..........i'll have to attempt to call ANOTHER dealer then....cool

 

[rlith]

It's a dealer item only... Usually between 12 and 15 bux... The part number is listed at the beggining of the how-to. You DO NOT need the whole multifunction switch as demonstrated in the pics

 

[cmorin543]

does anyone know what years this part was recalled on? I have a 95... Thanks!!!

 

[rlith]

95 wasn't included in the recall, you'll need to spend the 12 bux...

 

[MetallicA]

i must me a complete moron because ive got my
column cover off and still cant get it to just
pull out, it aint just comin outta there

 

[totallyblack97]

You can order this part from GM Parts Direct, it's $9.25 plus shipping.

Here is the link http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ enter only the part number 15174447 in the search box at the top left and that will bring up the part. No having to hassle with the "morons" at the parts dept at the dealerships. This is a legitimate GM OEM parts distributor.