Can Reverse Light Wire on Silverado be Connected to 6-Way Connector

Updated 04/15/2019 | Published 04/12/2019

Question:

I have a 2002 chevy silverado and it has 8 wires for the trailer. I have a diagram to splice to the 6 way that i bought but i dont know where the light green reverse lights and light blue connect to from the truck

asked by: Francisco F

Expert Reply:

A 6-Way connector like what is on the Curt T-Connector # C55664 that you referenced doesn't technically have a dedicated pin for the reverse light wire. If you aren't using the center pin for 12V power then you could wire the light green wire from the truck to this pin to use for the reverse signal. You will just need to make sure that the trailer side 6-Way is wired in this manner as well.

If you have no need for the reverse circuit on the trailer (many do not) then this wire just doesn't need to be connected. Otherwise if the 12V center pin is needed, to add the reverse circuit you would need to go with a 7-way on both the Silverado and trailer.

According to my research the light blue wire coming from the Silverado is for the Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) which also likely isn't needed. There wouldn't be a spot on a 6-Way that this connects to and it would really only be needed when installing a 3rd brake light on a truck camper or similar application.

expert reply by: Chris R