Wiring Canopy 3rd Brake Light on 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500

Published 02/08/2018

Question:

looking for the best place to connect canopy 3rd brake light. Thanks for any help you can offer

asked by: Tadd H

Helpful Expert Reply:

The easiest way to wire a 3rd brake light on your Chevy Silverado canopy is going to be by tapping into the Center High Mount Stop Light (CHMSL) in the cab of the truck. Based on my research, this wire should be bundled with the factory brake controller wiring located under the dash. There should be a handful of wires there that are blunt cut and taped off at the ends. There will be a wire there that has a tag on it labeled CHMSL. The wire color is likely orange.

This is the correct wire for the 3rd brake light on your canopy as it will only activate with the brake lights.

expert reply by: Chris R