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

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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 3500, Towing, Truck

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#274 of 303 Re: 2011 chevy trailer brake controls [camper10] by chuck1

Jun 22, 2011 (8:17 pm)

Replying to: camper10 (Jun 22, 2011 6:06 pm)
The brake controller may not be compatible depending on how the trailer brakes are wired . You can rewire the brakes on the trailer to make them work. Do a google search for more info. Obviously, you have trailers with two different wiring patterns.

#275 of 303 Re: 2011 chevy trailer brake controls [chuck1] by camper10

Jun 23, 2011 (6:29 pm)

Replying to: chuck1 (Jun 22, 2011 8:17 pm)
You're right, I did have to rewire the trailer but not due to different wiring patterns. There were corroded connections at the axle and once I found those it works great. Thanks for the post.

#276 of 303 2001 Silverado Tow Wiring Issue by brooks44

Jul 30, 2011 (5:34 pm)

Getting my 2001 Silverado 1500 ready for hunting season. I'm having a problem with my tow wiring. Using a tester, I realized that when my daytime running lights are on, my turn signals work fine, but as soon as I flip over to regular headlights, I don't have any turn signals. Anybody have a suggestions regarding my issue? Never towed anything with this truck before (I bought it last year). Thanks for any and all help:)

#277 of 303 Check the wiring underneath the dash by chuck1919

Jul 30, 2011 (6:25 pm)

http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Chevrolet/Silverado/2001/90885-3025P.ht- - - ml?vehicleid=2001106207
 
Go to bottom of page
 
Also see-
http://www.etrailer.com/question-15465.html

#278 of 303 Re: Check the wiring underneath the dash [chuck1919] by bcouv1

Jul 31, 2011 (2:33 am)

Replying to: chuck1919 (Jul 30, 2011 6:25 pm)
I have a similar issue. I have a 2006 Silverado 1500. When my trailer is connected and my headlights are on, my cruise control does not work, and my right signal will not work. Everything works fine when just the headlight switch is set for automatic.

#279 of 303 Re: Check the wiring underneath the dash [bcouv1] by gmcustsvc

Aug 01, 2011 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: bcouv1 (Jul 31, 2011 2:33 am)
Bcouv1,
 
Were you planning on taking the vehicle to your dealership? Please keep me posted when the issue has been taken care of.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#280 of 303 Re: 2006 GMC trailer wiring [dave925] by barrail

Sep 29, 2011 (4:34 am)

Replying to: dave925 (May 09, 2011 10:36 pm)
My question is for gmcustsvc, I have an 05' sierra hd with the trailer package. my dealership installed brake controller stopped working so i replaced it with a new one. i have no trailer brakes at the back of the truck trailer connector. My question is , do the trailer leads work as a negative or a positive lead in otherwords should my test light have one end on the negative as i have been doing, or should i be testing off the positive (hot)side, also, are there any other fuses beside the ones behind the driverside tailight. thanks for any help you can give me.

#281 of 303 Re: 2006 GMC trailer wiring [barrail] by gmcustsvc

Sep 29, 2011 (11:41 am)

Replying to: barrail (Sep 29, 2011 4:34 am)
barrail,
Can you send me your contact info and VIN as well as your question in an email? I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#282 of 303 05' sierra trailer wiring by barrail

Sep 30, 2011 (1:34 pm)

Hi Christina, my vin# is 1GTHK29285E104548 and I am not sure how to give you my contact info since edmunds discourages posting my E-mail in a message. Heres what I 've discovered so far. brake lights work on the truck, but not on the trailer connection. At the trailer connection I have everything except brake lights. all fuses look good, brake lights on truck even work with brake controller. found two 7.5 amp fuses behind drivers rear tail light,b dirty but intact. The connection under the dash for the brake controller tests fine. Could there be another fuse some where? thanks

#283 of 303 Re: 05' sierra trailer wiring [barrail] by kcram HOST

Sep 30, 2011 (9:06 pm)

Replying to: barrail (Sep 30, 2011 1:34 pm)
click on "gmcustsvc" in the header of that post and the profile will come up with the email address to reach them.
 
kcram - Pickups/Wagons/Vans+Minivans Host

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