Brake Controller Installation on 2009 Chevy Avalanche
Question:
How is a trailer brake installed on a 09 Avalanch?
asked by: Don N
Expert Reply:
The tow package wiring on your Avalanche is located under the dash, between the brake pedal and the emergency brake. Look for a bundle of 4 or 5 wires with a white tag on it. The red wire with the black stripe is the 12-volt power feed, attach it to the red wire on the controller. The white wire is the ground connection and would attach to the white wire on the controller. The light blue wire runs to the brake stop light switch, and connects to the red wire on the controller. The dark blue wire connects to the blue wire on the brake controller.
You will need to choose a brake controller. I would recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The Prodigy P2 is one of our best selling brake controllers, it is very simple to use. If your truck does not already have the 7-way connector on the rear of your Avalanche, you will also need part # PK11916.
We have an installation video that will walk you through the installation process, I will provide a link to the video.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Twist-in, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector for Chevy and GMC Vehicles - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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