Brake Controller Recommendation and Install for a 2016 Chevy Colorado
Question:
I take it that there is not a wiring adapter for this vehicle so that one must install the four wires as shown in the video of the 2015 Colorado installation? Just wondered if maybe a wiring adapter is now available since the Colorado has been out for a year. Thanks.
asked by: Dick H
Expert Reply:
To install a brake controller in a 2016 Chevy Colorado you will have to wire the controller to the 4 wires under the dash of the truck like in the video you mentioned (that is also linked.) There won't be an adapter available for this vehicle that allows one to plug right in as Chevy designed your vehicle to have the controller install like this. Instead of putting a port for the brake controller they just gave the 4 blunt cut wires.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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