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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Trailer and Towing Questions

303 messages,  Last post on Apr 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM

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#264 of 303 Trailer towing by grunt4life

Feb 18, 2011 (2:34 pm)

Hello, I have a GMC 2007 Sierra SLE Max 6.0 Crew cab short bed. I am still trying to get answers as to how much camper I can tow safely.
 
Thanks for any help.

#265 of 303 2011 Silverado - power to the trailer connector by gtstricky

Feb 20, 2011 (2:13 pm)

I have been searching for how to hook up the power to the trailer connector and the brake controller on my new truck. I found the service bulletin that explains the two wires that need to be connected. They are bound and taped under the hood near the fuse compartment and simply get attached to two studs in the front of the fuse box under the hood.
 
Look on pages A82 and A83 here for instructions: http://www.gmupfitter.com/publicat/2011_BB/REV_2011_FS_PU_LD_Electric_1210.pdf
 
You will need a M8 nut and a M6 fastener.
 
Sorry if this was discussed already but my search did not find it.

#266 of 303 Re: Trailer towing [grunt4life] by gmcustsvc

Mar 01, 2011 (12:29 pm)

Replying to: grunt4life (Feb 18, 2011 2:34 pm)
If you can provide me with your VIN I can look into that information for you.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#267 of 303 Re: Trailer towing [gmcustsvc] by grunt4life

Mar 02, 2011 (6:55 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Mar 01, 2011 12:29 pm)
Christina, I would appreciate that so much. I found out my camper bumper tow is about 9200lb wet. Here is my VIN. 2GTFK13Y971609095
 
Thank you so much for any help.
 
Kevin

#268 of 303 Re: Trailer towing [grunt4life] by gmcustsvc

Mar 02, 2011 (1:10 pm)

Replying to: grunt4life (Mar 02, 2011 6:55 am)
Kevin,
It looks like the maximum towing capacity is about 10,500lbs. There should be a sticker, I believe it is in the glove box with the max trailering weight. I hope this helps.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#269 of 303 Re: Trailer towing [gmcustsvc] by grunt4life

Mar 03, 2011 (7:01 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Mar 02, 2011 1:10 pm)
Christina, I appreciate your time and info. I guess to be more specific in what I am needing is the true values on my truck. Curb weight, cargo capacity, etc. I am not sure if these specs are available or not. I have all the gross weights just not actuals. I am wanting to know what I can pull legally and safely.
 
Thank you for any info you can provide.
 
Kevin

#270 of 303 Re: Trailer towing [grunt4life] by KCRam@Edmunds HOST

Mar 04, 2011 (9:32 pm)

Replying to: grunt4life (Mar 03, 2011 7:01 am)
Best thing to do is to go to a truck stop and get weighed with a full tank of fuel. That's the only way to know what your truck weighs and how much capacity is left from the gross ratings.
 
kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host

#271 of 303 2006 GMC trailer wiring by dave925

May 09, 2011 (10:36 pm)

Hi, i have a 2006 gmc sierra 4x4,last year i hooked up the wiresfor a four pin trailer harness to the factory harness that was on the truck, they worked great, this year when i plugged the trailer back in i had power to everything but the right turn/brake light, thinking it might be the four pin harness i wired direct to the wire on the truck, {a dark green wire}, and found that there is no power going through it, any ideas as to why it worked last year and not this year, thanks

#272 of 303 Re: 2006 GMC trailer wiring [dave925] by gmcustsvc

May 11, 2011 (1:31 pm)

Replying to: dave925 (May 09, 2011 10:36 pm)
dave925,
I would recommend having the vehicle looked at by your authorized GM dealer. They should be able to assist you in finding out what is causing your concerns. Please keep me updated on your situation.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#273 of 303 2011 chevy trailer brake controls by camper10

Jun 22, 2011 (6:06 pm)

I have a 2011 chevy 2500 with factory installed trailer brake controller. It works fine with one of my trailers but with another it does not sense that a trailer is connected and so doesn't work. How does the truck sense that a trailer is connected? Thanks!

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