Brake Controller Installation on 2011 Chevy Tahoe

Question:

I need a tekonsha trailer brake adapter harness for a 2011 Chevy Tahoe. I cant find one on your site for a 2011

asked by: Larry R

Expert Reply:

You can't find it because you don't need it.

Beginning in 2008, GM changed the set up of the tow package wiring under the dash. Instead of having a connector that required a wiring adapter, they went with bare ended wires that would hardwire to the controller.

If you're using a Tekonsha controller that came with a quick disconnect pigtail like part # 20127, you'd begin by locating the tow package wiring located above the emergency brake pedal. Look for a bundle of wires that has a white tag wrapped around it. There will be a red/black striped wire, a white wire, a light blue a dark blue and an orange wire.

The wires won't connect color for color.

The red/black tow package wire connects to the black wire on the controller
The white tow package wire connects to the white controller wire
The light blue OR the orange wire connects to the red controller wire (tape off the other end of the wire you don't use)
The dark blue brake controller wire connects to the blue brake controller wire

I'll link you to an FAQ article and an install video that will walk you right through the installation process.