How Does Brake Controller Install in 2017 Chevy Express Van

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Do you have a brake controller that plugs in to my van

asked by: James S

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For your 2017 Chevrolet Express Van we do have brake controller solutions but the vehicle does not have a port under the dash for installing a brake controller. Instead it has wiring available under the dash or sometimes the driver side floor mat up towards the floor mat. If you check out the install video I attached below you can see exactly how we installed a brake controller in a 2017 Chevy Express Van just like yours!

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This will be the last brake controller you buy. It can easily be transferred to future vehicles as well. This is the brake controller that is in the install video that I attached as well.

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Paul M.

3/17/2020

Red power wire from under dash from brake controller harness is not found on 2017 chevy 3500 cutaway. Van came with tow package and wiring but cant locate the red power wire.

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Chris R.

3/18/2020

Are you referring to the 12V wire that actually powers up the brake controller, or the brake input wire that triggers the unit to send back power to the brakes when activated in the van? If it's just the 12V wire (which is indeed not present on some models), you'll just have to run your own. You can use our Wiring Kit # 5506 to help with this process. It includes the needed breakers and ring terminals to use when connecting to the battery.

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Jace N.

8/1/2020

I am looking to put in a seven-prong plug, as well as a break controller on my 2019 Chevy Express 3500. I've looked over all of your videos, and the plug that is available at the back of my van is not a match for any of them, some site suggests that that plug is instead a plug for backup sensors, rather than to attach trailer wiring. however, I do have the wiring under the floor mat under the driver's side console for all of the trailer brakes, I just don't know where it comes out and how to attach it back to the hitch. Any directions would be great. I do have pictures if that would be helpful.

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Jon G.

8/11/2020

For your application you're going to need to install the T-One # 118392 for basic trailer lights and then the Wiring Kit # EBTC7 which will route up to those connections you've found under your floor mat. This then allows you to install a controller like the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR.

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Answer 1

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 2

I have attached a couple of photos that show how to install the Red wire and Blue wire with the plug. As the photo shows, place the red wire over the closest positive post (B). A green 30 amp fuse is needed in the location nearest the positive post…

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Answer 3

I'm not sure what that 8-pin plug on your daughter's 2018 Chevy Express Van 3500 is, but I can say that is definitely not something used for trailer wiring. Since the Express Van didn't come with the factory tow package 7-Way you'll…

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Answer 4

On some versions of the 2016 GMC Savana with the 7-Way tow package the blue output brake wire is already ran from the back to the front. It is located under the dash near the emergency brake pedal. Some models will require a wiring kit to run wire to…

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Answer 5

If your 2013 GMC Savana 3500 van has the tow package with factory-installed 7-way trailer connector then brake controller installation will be a snap. Vehicles with the 7-Way tow package have the blue brake controller output wire already run from the…

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Answer 6

I am not entirely sure what process you took so I'll give you some other things to try, or maybe a different way to test the Prodigy P3 #90195. First, sever the blue wire a couple inches from the back of your controller. Then use a circuit tester…

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Answer 7

I can definitely point you in the right direction. These Savana models can be tricky when installing a dash mount brake controller like the Tekonsha P2 #90885. If the vehicle has the factory tow package with a 7 way plug, there should be a blue wire…

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Answer 8

I can tell you were to access the correct brake switch wire to install a brake controller on your 2014 GMC Savana Van. You will need to access the wire behind the BCM (body control module) located behind the dash on the passenger's side of the…

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Answer 9

For your 2020 Chevy Express Van the slip-on tow mirrors I recommend are the Longview part #LVT-1700. These are custom fit for the mirror housings of your van which means they'll install very easily and be very secure. They also greatly improve…

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Answer 10

On each individual electric brake magnet the amperage draw would be 3.0 to 3.2 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 7-inch brake magnets and 3.2 to 4.0 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 10 and 12-inch brake magnets. The max amperage draw for the brake magnets…

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Answer 11

There is not a power off feature, but after 20 or so minutes of inactivity, the P2 will go into a power saving or sleep mode, and the display will go dark. The power drain experienced during this time is miniscule and will not cause any problems…

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Answer 12

When you install a brake controller like the Prodigy P2 part #90885 it will be active all the time. If yours is powered on without a trailer connected that would be normal. After a period of inactivity it will go into sleep mode so you don't have…

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