Adding a Trailer Brake Controller for 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

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I want to add a trailer brake control to my 2016 gmc 1500 truck it only has the flat 4 plug pin on the back. Can I add a 7 plug pin and still have the wiring going back for the brakes ? I have two other 1500s 2014 and 2015 and they came with the 7 wire plug at the back but the 2016 did not. All three trucks have the receiver hitch.

asked by: Jim H

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To add a trailer brake controller such as the Prodigy P3 # 90195 you will only need Plug-In Adapter # 3016. The vehicle should be wired for towing already and you can use the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole # 37185 to add a 7-way plug if you do not have one.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Since your 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 already has a 7-way trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle then all you will need to install a brake controller is the brake controller and wiring harness adapter. I am not sure what the "work model" of…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey John, thanks for reaching out! If the 4-Way on your 1996 Ford F-150 is from the factory then the only wire splicing you'll need to do is with the Adapter #37185, which plugs into your 4-Way and then you'll connect the rest of the wires to…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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It sounds like you may already have a 4 way connector on your vehicle, which is half of the battle. In order to operate the Curt Echo Mobile Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 you will need an almost fully functional 7 way connector; using something…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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There isn't anything like an autonomous controller that would step up if the factory controller fails. I'd simply bypass the existing factory brake controller. The GM ITBC, although it works better now than the earlier models has been…

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Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Answer 9

In order to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 on your 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 all you need to do is find the brake controller port under your dash and then use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake…

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Answer 10

You can certainly install a trailer brake controller, such as the excellent Tekonsha Prodigy P2 #90885, to your 2014 Chevy Silverado using the factory pigtail harness that came with the truck. The brake controller will include a pigtail harness that…

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Answer 11

To install a brake controller on your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4x4, you will just need the vehicle specific plug-in adapter. These adapters are usually brand specific. For example, if you go with the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller,…

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Answer 12

The factory brake controller port on your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 is in your vehicle's junction box underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, just above the carpeting. If you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see…

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