Troubleshooting Stoplight Circuit Not Active on 2019 Chevy Traverse Brake Controller Wiring

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Question:

I found the factory brake control wiring under the left kick panel/ floor Problem is their is no power coming through the white blue wire from the brake light switch, the other 3 wires seem to work just fine You can work the brake control manually, just no operation from the pedal

asked by: Jim L

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Expert Reply:

Check to see if the third brake light of your 2019 Chevy Traverse is still working like it should. It's possible the third brake light fuse went out and now the stoplight circuit of the brake controller wiring is now not active either. This a common problem on GM vehicles.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

On a 2018 Chevy Traverse that has blunt cut brake controller install wires under the dash you do not need to install any fuses or anything else to activate the wiring. On the 2018 Traverse the blunt cut wires should be inside the front driver side…

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Answer 2

According to the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Chevy Traverse the blunt cut wires carry the following functions: Blue - To Trailer (Brake Controller Output) Red/Black or Red/Blue - Battery Feed White/Blue - Brake Apply…

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Answer 3

It is easy to install the excellent Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195 in your 2017 Chevy Traverse with factory tow package by using the plug-in wiring adapter #3026-P. You will need to order both items. This harness plugs in between the…

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Answer 4

5,000 lbs appears to be the weight capacity of the 2018 Chevy Traverse if it has the 3.6 liter V6 engine and 1,500 lbs if the engine is the 2.0 4 cylinder. Those figures are the fully loaded capacity that your truck can tow. If you are going to be at…

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Answer 5

Thanks for following up with us on where to find the brake controller wiring to install a controller in your 2018 Chevy Traverse with a factory 7-way! We'll post this info on our site so that future customers can be helped!

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Answer 6

On GM vehicles of that vintage, the 12-V pin should be hot regardless of whether the ignition is on or not. If it isn't showing voltage even with the ignition on, you're almost certainly on the right track thinking it's a blown or…

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Answer 7

Based on my research it does look like the 2018 Chevy Traverse is equipped with blunt cut wires beneath the dash for installing a trailer brake controller as part of its standard package. To be certain of this you can visit a local Chevy dealer with…

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Answer 8

If you are looking for a brake indicator light to use on your flat-tow setup I recommend the Roadmaster Universal Brake Monitor part #RM-9530. This unit simply plugs into the outlet in the dash on the motorhome and then wires into the towed vehicle…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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