What is Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

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My 2016 gmc seirra is the work model. I asked the dealer about putting a factory integrated electric brake controller on the truck. He said it did not have the right wiring. Does this mean I have to buy something special to put an electric brake controller on my truck? It has a 7 pin connector.

asked by: Glenn

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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 your truck entails but if you have a brake controller wiring harness under you dash then you can use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 3016 to install a brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195.

If your truck does not have the factory brake controller plug-in under the dash then the brake controller comes with a universal harness that will need to be hardwired into the vehicle's electric system. I have attached an installation video of a brake controller install on a similar 2011 GMC Sierra for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

There is existing wiring under the dash on your 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. Your truck comes with a pre-wired factory tow package which means it is set up to easily install a brake controller. The plug-in wiring harness sits right under the dashboard above…

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Answer 2

The plug in location for a brake controller on your 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 is in the black electric junction box located to the left of the brake pedal. I've attached a photo showing where this is at for a plug in like the part #3016-S which would…

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Answer 3

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.

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Answer 5

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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Answer 9

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 12

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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What is Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

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