Installing a Brake Controller on a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500
Question:
hi what is needed to install a brake controller on a 2011 chev 1500 work trk how do you wire it in ?
asked by: Daniel A
Expert Reply:
The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 will have a tow package wire bundle up under the dash, left of the steering column, held together with a white tag. A brake controller can be spliced directly into these tow package wires. The 2011s do not have a port to plug in a brake controller.
The tow package wiring will connect to the brake controller wiring as follows:
Truck red/back to controller black for 12 volt power
Truck white to controller white for ground
Truck light blue/white to controller red for input from brake switch
Truck dark blue to controller blue for output to trailer brakes
Truck orange wire is not used
If your truck did not come with a factory 7-Way then you will also need # HM40975. Also, there may be some connections that you will need to make under the hood to make everything fully functional. I have included a link to a help article that explain this.
For a brake controller I recommend the P2 # 90885 because it's easy to set up and use and it is reliable.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
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