How Does Brake Controller Install on a 2016 Chevy Colorado

Updated 08/22/2016 | Published 08/20/2016

Question:

Hello, i am inquiring about a pigtail harness for my Tekonsha primus. I am installing it 2016 chevy colorado. Just need the right pigtail part number.

asked by: Daniel M

Expert Reply:

I can help you install your Primus brake controller part # TK90160 in your 2016 Chevy Colarado but there isn't a plug in harness available for your truck since there isn't a connector on your truck. On your truck there are 4 blunt cut wires that you would need to wire the controller to. So the good news is that you don't have to buy anything else to install the controller.

If you watch the install video I attached you will see the install process walked through on a similar 2015 Colorado as yours. The controller is different but the wire colors are the same.

The tow package wiring is located behind the left kick panel. The wiring pigtail that came with your brake controller would wire up to the tow package wiring as follows:

Black pigtail wire connects to red/green tow package wire (12-volt to brake controller)
Red pigtail wire connects to white/blue tow package wire (stop lamp switch to brake controller)
White pigtail wire to black tow package wire (ground connection)
Blue pigtail wire to blue tow package wire (output from controller to trailer brakes)

I'll link you to a photo showing exactly where the wiring is located, as well as to a photo showing where all the tow package fuses are located. The fuses are already in place.

expert reply by: Jameson C