Installation Methods for a Tekonsha Brake Controller on a 2017 Chevy Silverado
Question:
What wires from the controller go to the Chevy wiring harness
asked by: Wayne D
Expert Reply:
All but the blue wire which goes to the 7-way at the rear of your Silverado. Here is where the wires go:
White - Ground
Black - 12V Power
Blue - To 7-Way at rear of vehicle
Red - Cold side of stop light switch
I have attached a wiring diagram.
You are in luck though, if your Silverado has the factory towing package, you don't need to cut or splice any wires. The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers item # 3016 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. With this adapter all you will need to do is plug it into the OEM port behind your dash. I have linked an installation video.
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 3 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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