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Do you need a trailer brake controller for a Chevy Silverado?

Do you need a trailer brake controller for a Chevy Silverado?

If your trailer has electric trailer brakes, you will benefit by installing a trailer brake controller. This will give you precise control over how much braking power you want from your trailer brakes. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1999-2006).

What kind of brake system does Chevy Silverado have?

The Chevrolet Performance front brake system features Brembo ® six-piston, fixed aluminum calipers and larger-than-stock Duralife™ rotors for an 84% increase in brake pad area and a 42% increase in rotor area to increase thermal capacity. The Duralife™ hardened rotor surface helps reduce corrosion and provide quieter braking with less vibration.

How does a trailer brake controller work on a truck?

A trailer brake controller displays the voltage level on the wiring traveling from your truck’s brake pedal to the trailer’s electric brakes. The higher this voltage level is, the harder your trailer brakes are being applied. Most trailer brake controllers have an adjustable gain function, letting you fine tune your trailer brakes’ sensitivity.

How do you install a trailer on a Chevy Silverado?

Plug the harness into the uppermost port second to the left. You will feel and hear it snap into place. Now re-install the junction box cover. Route the wiring harness out of the junction box through the upper side of the cover. Figure 3. The orange trailer brake controller 6-pin connector has been plugged into the junction box.

If your trailer has electric trailer brakes, you will benefit by installing a trailer brake controller. This will give you precise control over how much braking power you want from your trailer brakes. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1999-2006).

When was the 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 purchased?

1st owner purchased on 06/29/02 and owned in AR until 09/03/04 • 2nd owner purchased on 12/27/04 and owned in AR until 03/03/15 • 3rd owner purchased on 03/27/15 and owned in AR until 05/05/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 8,160 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year.

A trailer brake controller displays the voltage level on the wiring traveling from your truck’s brake pedal to the trailer’s electric brakes. The higher this voltage level is, the harder your trailer brakes are being applied. Most trailer brake controllers have an adjustable gain function, letting you fine tune your trailer brakes’ sensitivity.

What’s the gas mileage on a 2002 Chevy Silverado?

The EPA-estimated gas mileage for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 15 mpg for city travel and 19 mpg on the highway. How much is a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 worth?

Unfortunately, GM chose not to make trailer brake controllers standard with the HD towing option. For those of you who have a trailer with electronic brakes, this means you’ll need to install one yourself.

How to install an electric brake controller on a GM car?

These can be obtained locally. You will need (1) M6 x 1.0 nut and (1) M8 x 1.25 nut. CAUTION: Raising the Gray handle more than 3/8 of an inch to gain access to the studs may result in the fuse box coming disconnected from the electrical connector. If disconnection occurs you may have to consult your local GM dealership for repairs.

How much does it cost to install a trailer brake controller?

GM recommends going with an aftermarket controller versus the one that was available from the factory due to the ease of install, and this is good since the factory part will run you around $500. Once you have chosen a trailer brake controller that you like, you’ll need to obtain the wiring schematic for it.

Where is the trailer brake controller harness located?

This will allow you to make the proper connections to the harness located under the dash. Looking under the driver side dash on the left side, you’ll see a wiring harness taped up out of the way. This is the trailer brake harness that you’ll need to pull down. Figure 1. Trailer brake controller harness.

Unfortunately, GM chose not to make trailer brake controllers standard with the HD towing option. For those of you who have a trailer with electronic brakes, this means you’ll need to install one yourself.

Why is my brake controller not working on my Silverado?

Shows no trailer connected prompt when hooked to trailer.Does not matter if hooked to trailer or not. If the integrated brake controller on your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 is not recognizing when a trailer is connected then that could indicate damage to the brake output wire or the connector on the truck itself. It could also be the trailer.

Where is the trailer brake harness on a Chevy Silverado?

This will allow you to make the proper connections to the harness located under the dash. Looking under the driver side dash on the left side, you’ll see a wiring harness taped up out of the way. This is the trailer brake harness that you’ll need to pull down.

Where is the brake controller on a GM Truck?

Y ou have to grind down the front of the original switch front to allow it to clip in place with the new (PC Case) front cover. Mounted the control head on the new cover (you have to center and drill hose). Mounted the controller on the front case of the brake controller plug in box. Plugged everything together and went on down the road.

Is there a Factory Brake Controller for a Silverado?

The cut out is where the factory trailer brake controller would go, if installed from the factory. So, I asked a dealer Service Tech and he told me that in early 2016, GM is supposedly coming out with a 3pc kit that includes the trailer brake controller, the wiring harness, and a replacement plastic plate to accommodate it.

Where can I get a GM trailer brake controller?

Unfortunately you can’t add it later. Go to your local gm dealer and ask them to install an aftermarket controller. They stock gm endorsed controllers and install them on a frequent basis. Exactly.

This will allow you to make the proper connections to the harness located under the dash. Looking under the driver side dash on the left side, you’ll see a wiring harness taped up out of the way. This is the trailer brake harness that you’ll need to pull down.

Why is my brake controller not working on my Chevy truck?

Have someone sit in the truck and fully apply the manual override on the brake controller while you test the 7-Way, pin in the 5 o’clock position, for power. If it shows power then the problem is on the trailer. If it does not show power then it could be a break in the wiring or an internal problem with the controller.

Are there any brakes on my GMC 2500?

I have a 2009 2500 GMC with factory intergrated trailer brake system. I was getting “service trailer brake” message and found that the plug in the rear of the truck was full of water. I dried the plug out and now I have no trailer brakes. All of the lights and turn signals work, but no brakes.

What kind of trailer brakes do GMC trucks have?

I have a 2009 2500 GMC with factory intergrated trailer brake… I have a 2009 2500… I have a 2009 2500 GMC with factory intergrated trailer brake system. I was getting “service trailer brake” message and found that the plug in the rear of the truck was full of water. I dried the plug out and now I have no trailer brakes.

Where does the brake wire go on a Silverado 2500?

For your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 with integrated brake controller, the brake output wire will run directly from your controller to the 7-way. You can test the 5 o’clock pin of your connector for braking function using an incandescent tester like # PTW2993.

Are there any brake problems with the 2015 Silverado?

2015 Silverado 2500 trailer brake system problems. – YouTube 2015 Silverado 2500 trailer brake system problems. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.

This will allow you to make the proper connections to the harness located under the dash. Looking under the driver side dash on the left side, you’ll see a wiring harness taped up out of the way. This is the trailer brake harness that you’ll need to pull down. Figure 1. Trailer brake controller harness.

Do you need a trailer brake controller for HD towing?

Unfortunately, GM chose not to make trailer brake controllers standard with the HD towing option. For those of you who have a trailer with electronic brakes, this means you’ll need to install one yourself. Luckily, aftermarket trailer brake controllers are relatively inexpensive and definitely worth it for peace of mind when towing heavy loads.

When to install brake controller on GMC Sierra?

When you install a brake controller on a 2007 (new body style) through 2013 GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado, you will have additional wires under the hood which make the installation slightly different from a typical installation. The following will take you through step-by-step through this installation process.

Unfortunately, GM chose not to make trailer brake controllers standard with the HD towing option. For those of you who have a trailer with electronic brakes, this means you’ll need to install one yourself. Luckily, aftermarket trailer brake controllers are relatively inexpensive and definitely worth it for peace of mind when towing heavy loads.

How to fix brake problem in silveradosierra trailer?

The short answer is to… Make sure your 12v feed is connected under hood. The trailer needs this (or a battery) to run the hydraulic pump. Get a couple of brake magnets and wire them together in parallel. At the pump in the trailer,find the blue wire (0-10V electric brake wire) and splice it in one side of the magnets.

How do you put trailer brakes on a Chevy Duramax?

Try increasing the gain, using the “+” button on the top of the trailer controller on the dash. The procedure is in your operators manual Pressing the brake pedal does not activate the trailer brake pump (EHB) trailer brakes. Using the manual lever on the ITBC works just fine and the graph lights up on the DIC.

Try increasing the gain, using the “+” button on the top of the trailer controller on the dash. The procedure is in your operators manual Pressing the brake pedal does not activate the trailer brake pump (EHB) trailer brakes. Using the manual lever on the ITBC works just fine and the graph lights up on the DIC.

Can a service trailer brake system be a problem?

If either of these are problem, no trailer brakes. It the message you receive says SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM, the problem is in the truck, not the trailer, 95% or more certain. One problem area is the brake stoplight switch. If doesn’t understand that you are stepping on the brakes (based on the brake switch), ITBC will produce no braking.

Where is the power brake booster on a Silverado?

If the wire is not connected to the right post terminal you will need to find the wire under the power brake booster. It will have a ring terminal on the end of the wire. It is normally taped to another wiring harness. You will need to cut the tape and release the power wire from the harness.

Are there any brakes on my 2013 HD?

I have a 2013 HD with the factory integrated trailer brake controller. Today when I plugged in the fiver, NO brakes. The DIC shows nothing but the the gain set point. I can adjust the gain up and down. No messages such as “trailer connected or trailer disconnect” nor any chimes.

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