Is there a Factory Brake Controller for 2017 GM Truck?
My 2017 didn’t come with the ITBC either and I would like to add it if possible. Factory controller can not be added to a 2014-2017 truck. GM does offer a plug and play aftermarket controller made by Curt p/n 19330154.
Do you need a trailer brake controller for a Chevy Silverado?
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.
What’s the best way to install a brake controller?
Just 5 Steps to Install Brake Controller and Wiring! Installing a brake controller involves disconnecting the vehicle battery, mounting the brake controller onto dash and plugging the unit in with a vehicle-specific wiring harness.
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.
How to replace brake control switch on GM Truck?
Just removed two Phillip-head screws to loosen dash panel beneath steering column, then easily pried with screwdriver the panel off, unplug connector, bent tabs holding in brake controller, slide out, slide new one in and secured with tabs, re-installed connector, re-installed panel.
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.
Where do I hook up the brake control?
The battery charge wire and the power wire to the brake control have different size eyelets on them and will connect to the threaded studs under the Gray handle at the front of the fuse box. The two studs are also different size. NOTE: GM does not supply the attaching nut required to secure the wires to the studs. These can be obtained locally.
What does the trailer brake control switch do?
The ACDelco GM Original Equipment Trailer Brake Control signals a trailer’s brake system when the driver presses on the brake pedal and adjusts how much braking power is needed to stop the trailer, and is a GM-recommended replacement for your vehicle’s original components.