Is It Common For 2019+ Chevrolet Silverados To Have Issues With Trailer Lights?
Question:
I have been told that GM changed the voltage on the modules for the 2019 Silverados and that being the reason that I am have the trouble with the trailer lights and brakes? have you hearded of other with same issue?
asked by: Tony
Expert Reply:
You are correct that GM changed the wiring to the 7-way connector on the 2019 and newer Chevrolet Silverados and 2019 and newer GMC Sierras. We have run into some customers that have had issues with getting the trailer lights to work properly, but this is usually when the trailer has LED lights.
If your trailer has LED lights then you will need 7-Way Trailer Adapter for Towing Trailers with LED Lights # C57003 which has built in load resistors to trick the towing system into recognizing a trailer and sending proper voltage to the lighting circuits.
I included a video of the # C57003 for you to take a look at.
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7-Way Trailer Adapter for Towing Trailers with LED Lights
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