Procedure and Parts Needed for Brake Controller Install on 1995 Chevy Tahoe
Question:
what about a plug in EBC Unit for a 1995 Tahoe ? Is there one made ?
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
GM did not start equipping their trucks with the plug-in connector until the 1999 model year Silverado/Sierra.
In some of the mid to late 1990s models, GM provided what could best be called a rudimentary tow package, with a blue and a red or an orange wire ran from below the master cylinder, under the cab and along the drivers side frame rail to terminate on the frame rail behind the rear wheel. Because of the age of the vehicle, the ends of the wires are usually pretty hard to find, with lots of road grime and crud built up on the underside of the vehicle.
Even if these wires are present, the install would require hard wiring the controller into place. We offer a Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7 that would work very well for you. The kit contains everything needed to install a controller, including an adapter to convert a 4-pole trailer connector to a 7-way. If your Tahoe does not already have a 4-pole, you can easily add one using # C55319.
If you have not already chosen a brake controller, you cannot go wrong with the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The P2 is very highly rated by our customers because it is extremely reliable and easy to use.
I have linked you to an FAQ article showing how the install kit is used, as well as an install video showing the kit being used to install a brake controller on a Chevy Suburban. Although a different vehicle is shown in the video, the procedure for your Tahoe would be identical.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
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