What causes brake lights to stay on?

Question

2006 chevy malibu, the brake lights stay on occasionally, what could be the cause and can the problem be detected only when happening? also, sometimes the cruise control shuts itself off?

Answer 1

Brakes, Bad/Sticking Brake light switch at Brake Peddle, in ether case Replace it.

Cruse, There is a "Vacuum Release at the Brake Peddle" Switch/Valve Mount is loose or Brake Peddle Return Spring is weak/Bad. "06, Have the Dealer Check it under warranty".

Answer 2

under the dash above the brake peddle is a switch for your brake lights-it has an adjustment on it .unplug it and skrew it in about 4 turns ,this will also fix the cruise

Answer 3

This is an easy one. its the brake switch located on the brake pedal, it could be faulty or you could have kicked it and caused an alignment problem.

Answer 4

The electrical system is damaged.

The system consists of a special computer that may need to replaced.