Expert Answers about Chevrolet Suburban

• Troubleshooting Yakima FullSwing Bike Rack that Moves in Hitch
• Sometimes with bike racks like the Yakima FullSwing # Y02465 that have knob anti-rattle devices the trick to getting them to get rid of all of the movement is to use one hand to move the bike rack around in the hitch and the other to tighten firmly on the knob at same time. Typically this gets rid of the last bit of movement.
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• Tow Package Wire Shorted Out when Installing Brake Controller on 2010 Chevy Suburban
• On the tow package wiring for a 2010 Chevy Suburban the red/black wire supplies 12 volt power to the brake controller, the white wire is ground, the light blue/white wire is the brake light signal, dark blue is output to the trailer brakes, and orange is the center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL). If it was the brake light signal then you would look for the stop light fuse but might also want to check the CHMSL fuse to be on the safe side. But it sounds like you need to make the under the...
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• Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller Works Intermittently on 1999 Chevy Suburban 1500
• I can tell you one thing, it sound to me like the initial installation may be the cause of all of these issues. Grounding the controller to the negative battery terminal is correct as is grounding the 7-Way to the vehicle frame. So you are on top of things there. The 1999 Chevy Suburban does require a hardwire installation. There is no brake controller wiring harness for it. What I think may be at least part of the problem is the connection of the brake controller red wire. Basically,...
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• Inconsistent Braking and Initial Set up of The Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller
• Yes, make sure you are only using the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller Item # C51180 you referenced. Any other brake controller should not be used at the same time. This is taken directly from the Echo instruction manual and should walk you through the initial set up again. Starting with the output adjustment, drive forward on a dry and level paved or concrete surface. At approximately 25 mph, apply the vehicle's brakes. If trailer braking is insufficient, increase the max output setting...
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• Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller is Not Powering Up On a 2000 Chevy Suburban
• When there is power applied to the P3, # 90195, initially, the display will light up. After about 15 minutes of no activity, it will shut off again and go into a sort of sleep mode. Use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 if you do not already have one to test the black wire on the controller. The black wire provides power to the controller. If there is power and the display does not come on no matter what you do, with or without a trailer connected, then there is a problem with the controller,...
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• Troubleshooting a Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller on a 1999 1500 4x4 Chevy Suburban
• Basically you will need to go over all of the connections you made for the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 to determine where the problem is. Starting with the white wire, this wire will need to be run to negative terminal of your battery so that the controller is grounded properly. Next the black wire. This wire needs to be run to the positive side of the battery through a 40 amp circuit breaker. If both of these connections are made properly then the controller should be powering on. If...
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• Locating Fuse on 2015 Chevy Suburban That Powers Brake Controller
• From what you describe, it sounds as if the fuse that energizes the circuit that delivers power to the brake controller is missing. Check fuse position 36 in the fuse box located under the hood. The legend on the lid of the fuse box should provide the rating for the fuse (I believe it's a 30A). If there is a fuse in that location, check it to see if its blown. If the fuse is in position and is not blown, use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 and check the black wire on the # 3016 for power.
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• Troubleshooting Left Turn/Stop Circuit Not Functioning After Installing 7-Way
• The issue would be on the yellow wire you wired to the 7-way as that would be the left turn signal/stop circuit. I'd check there to make sure that connection is solid. I attached a link to a page that has more info on trailer wiring for you to check out as well.
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• Troubleshooting Rear End Sag On a 2022 Chevy Suburban With Weight Distribution Hitch
• I do have one recommendation as there is no suspension enhancement for your 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. With the issues you are having it sounds like your Suburban doesn't have the weight distribution set up correctly for your Suburban. I have seen similar issues on vehicles that have air suspension systems. If your Suburban has the Four Corner Air Suspension System there is a particular way you need to set up the weight distribution. 1. Adjust the vehicle air suspension to "Normal Ground...
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• Troubleshooting Brake Controller Wiring of 2005 Chevy Suburban Not Working
• It's very common for GM vehicles made around the time as your 2005 Chevy Suburban to have brake controller issues related to the third brake light fuse of the vehicle. The third brake light fuse of the vehicle is very easy to blow and when it goes out it also prevents brake controllers from working too since that same circuit is tied to the stoplight circuit. You can easily check this by stepping on the brake and seeing if the third brake light of the vehicle comes on or not. The fuse is...
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• Where is the Brake Controller Fuse Located on a 2013 Chevy Suburban
• The fuse for the brake controller on a 2013 Chevy Suburban should be at the front of the power distribution box (closest to the front of the vehicle) and nearest to one of the 2 terminals at are at the very front of the box. I have included a picture that should help and a help article. According to the owners manual for the vehicle the brake controller fuse is in location 6.
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• Emergency Lights Not Working Properly On a Trailer Behind a 2005 Chevy Suburban
• The first thing I would do is try to narrow down whether the wiring problem is on the vehicle or the trailer side. With the trailer not connected, use a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993, and check all the pins on the 7-way. Make sure you activate that pin function as you test it. Then plug in your adapter, and test that. If all these items check out OK, then the problem is somewhere on your trailer. Trace the wires for the left-hand signal and brake back from the trailer connector....
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• One Side of Trailer Brakes Work But Other Side Does Not But Uses Same Wire
• It sounds like the left side may have a bad ground in the system or a loose ground. I would check over the complete wiring system and make sure all grounds have a good metal contact and no rust. Also check the wires to make sure the protective coating is not worn and that there are no bare wires exposed. The connector from the vehicle to the trailer could also be corroded, you will want to check inside the connector to make sure. If there is not corrosion, it would be a good idea...
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• Tips For Removing A Stripped Set Screw On A DTALBM6600 Ball Mount
• If the set screw on your # DTALBM6600 ball mount is broken, it will certainly make removing it tricky. If the screw is stripped, you may want to try using a different size allen wrench. I would take every size that I have and try larger sizes and see if you can get one to catch. It would help to spray it down with penetrating oil before you try to remove. Another thing you could try would be a left handed drill bit. You would need to use a very small bit, as the set screw is 1/20". This...
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• Reese Dual-Cam Sway Control Brackets are Coming Loose from the Trailer Frame
• It sounds like you need the rivet nuts # RP58507. If the rivet nuts do not work then you can go ahead and drill all the way through the frame and use longer bolts to bolt the dual-cam brackets to the trailer. Also make sure that the set screws at the backs of the brackets are at the proper tension. As far as the tension goes you may need to make adjustments to the head angle and/or the amount of chain links you are using at the spring bars to make it easier to use.
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• Brake Controller troubleshooting on a 2003 Suburban 1500 4X4
• If the Draw-Tite 2-4 Brake Electronic Brake Controller is applying the brakes with the slider and not when you step on the brake then this is showing that you have power to the brake controller through the black wire and that the blue wire going to the trailer brakes is connected. This means that the input from the brake pedal switch must be the problem. Make sure that the brake controller is grounded properly and test the red wire going into the controller with a circuit tester, item...
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• Trailer Brakes Not Working When Brake Controller Is Connected To The Trailer On 2004 Chevy Suburban
• Before you do any switching of your wires you will want to use a circuit tester and test the functions of the wires on your brake controller adapter. With the adapter plugged into the port on the junction box the red (Stoplight) wire should be located in the top right position and show power only when the brake pedal is pressed. The black (Power) wire should be located in the left middle position and show constant power. The white (Ground) wire is located in the bottom right position...
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• Brake Controller Installed on 2007 Escalade- No Signal from Brake Switch Wire
• When you state that the brake lamps worked, did you check the third brake lamp at the rear of the vehicle? This circuit is what the stop lamp switch is wired into. Go to the fuse box under the hood, and look for the CHMSL (center high mounted stop lamp) fuse. The owner's manual or the lid of the fuse box should have a fuse diagram showing which fuses protect which circuits. Replace the CHMSL fuse, and you should find that your brake controller is now functioning. Also, keep in mind that...
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• Troubleshooting No Brake Output at 7-Way with Factory Brake Controller on 2010 Chevy Suburban
• I did take a look at the online owner's manual for your 2010 Chevy Suburban and found that there should be a fuse located in the # 6 position inside the engine compartment fuse block. This fuse is for the trailer brake controller and you can start by checking to make sure it is present and in good condition. If the fuse is good, then I recommend checking the 7-Way itself for any debris or corrosion that might be built up behind the pins, cleaning out as needed. Check the wiring going...
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• Turn Signal Fuse Blowing on 2003 Chevy Suburban With 7-Way
• If you already replaced your 2003 Chevy Suburban's 7-way with something like the Curt # C55774, and you are still blowing fuses the only thing it can be is a bad ground or - far more likely a short on the wiring. Check to ensure your grounds are connected to bare metal free of any dirt, paint, or corrosion, which is an easy check. The more difficult part is going to be a check on the wires, as you'll need to trace it back and use Circuit Tester # PTW2979 along the wiring to try and find...
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