Is the service trailer brake system a problem?
Well I must say I am very disappointed in my new 2017 GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab. It has approx. 6000km on it currently. It was bought new in Oct. 2017 when I traded in my 2015 Chev Silverado Crew Cab. I have been getting the Service Trailer Brake System warning since I got it..even though there is NO trailer connected.
Can a trailer brake system work on a Silverado?
So the trailer brake system can sense if there is a trailer attached. Plenty of problems with the built in trailer brake system, see your dealer. Best is going to the dealer and have the codes read. See what may be happening. My 2016 has had a bunch of problems with the service trailer brake.
When to use antilock brakes on a trailer?
In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle’s antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate, power sent to the trailer’s brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock-up. This does not imply that the trailer has StabiliTrak.
What kind of trailer brakes do I Need?
The vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system for use with electric trailer brakes or most electric over hydraulic trailer brakes. If the vehicle’s brake, antilock brake, or StabiliTrak systems are not functioning properly, the ITBC system may not be fully functional or may not function at all.
When does the service trailer brake system work?
The ITBC system is fully functional only when the ignition is in ON/RUN. SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM: This message will display when there is a problem with the ITBC system. If this message continues over multiple ignition cycles, there is a problem with the ITBC system. Have the vehicle serviced.
What is service trailer brake on Silverado HD?
Service Stabilitrak, Service Trailer Brake warnings together regularly when towing with the “occasional” 70% of the time ABS which disables the trailer brakes to my 16K loaded fifth wheel! Been to the dealer now 5 times for this issue and dealer is telling me that my in bed 7 way is bad and when they disconnected it they found corrosion.
In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle’s antilock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate, power sent to the trailer’s brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock-up. This does not imply that the trailer has StabiliTrak.
The vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system for use with electric trailer brakes or most electric over hydraulic trailer brakes. If the vehicle’s brake, antilock brake, or StabiliTrak systems are not functioning properly, the ITBC system may not be fully functional or may not function at all.