What are the common causes of P0574?

A bad vehicle speed sensor sending the wrong speed. A faulty cruise control switch. A PCM software fault. A bad brake pedal position sensor. A speed signal interruption from wiring.

Read vehicle speed on a scan tool and compare it to the dash. Test the vehicle speed sensor signal. Check the cruise switch inputs. Verify the brake pedal position sensor. Reprogram the PCM if the speed data is wrong. Clear the code and retest.

P0574

Cruise Control System - Vehicle Speed Too High

System: Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P0574 means Cruise Control System - Vehicle Speed Too High.

Check these first

A bad vehicle speed sensor sending the wrong speed
A faulty cruise control switch
A PCM software fault
A bad brake pedal position sensor
A speed signal interruption from wiring

What to do next

Read vehicle speed on a scan tool and compare it to the dash
Test the vehicle speed sensor signal
Check the cruise switch inputs
Verify the brake pedal position sensor
Reprogram the PCM if the speed data is wrong
Clear the code and retest

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Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.