How To Replace the Factory Brake Controller ITBC on a 2015 Chevy Silverado With An Aftermarket One

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Constantly getting “check trailer wiring” Trailer works fine with our older truck and paid to have the trailer wiring checked as well. Can I use an aftermarket brake controller? Would the hookup be the same as the explanation I just read re 2015 2500 Silverado?

asked by: Dan B

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Yes, you can replace the factory integrated brake controller (ITBC) on your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado with an aftermarket brake controller. I recommend using the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195 because it is one of the best performing and most reliable aftermarket brake controllers on the market. It will out perform the factory integrated brake controller (ITBC) tenfold and it will also work with electric over hydraulic brakes.

In order to bypass the factory integrated brake controller (ITBC) you will essentially just need to run a brake output wire from the aftermarket brake controller back to the 7-way and make a few other connections. There is an entire help article on this exact process which I have attached for you and that should then make the job very easy to complete and you won't have to worry about the factory integrated brake controller (ITBC) error codes anymore.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

As you mentioned, the integrated brake controllers on your Silverado 3500 trucks will typically not work with electric over hydraulic trailer brakes. The Chevy/GMC factory controllers are simply not compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes and…

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Answer 2

If you take a look at the diagram I've provided for the Replacement Power Switch for RAM Electric Trailer Jack with Footplate #EJ-3520-PSW which goes to the Electric Jack w/ Footplate #EJ-3520-WBX, you'll be able to see how both of the…

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Hi Al; with a 7-way already installed the only thing you need to use trailer brakes is the brake controller. I believe all of the 2015 Silverado 2500 models come with the factory wiring. If there is a plug that looks like the #HM40975 connected to a…

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Hello Ethan, I really don’t like having to give a “No” answer, but unfortunately that’s the case this time. I’ve searched everywhere and haven’t found an option for a king pin adapter for inverted 5th wheel hitches that will go into an OEM Prep…

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I would love to help you with all the issues you're having but sadly I cannot since it's a factory trailer brake controller. That said, I think it's time you find a new dealer or service center if they were unwilling to help as it's…

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The first thing you will want to do is check the inside of both the vehicle's and trailer's connectors for debris or corrosion. If corrosion is present, you will then want to spray some electrical parts cleaner on the inside of the connectors…

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You will likely have to manually run the blue wire from the #3016 wiring harness to the 7-Way trailer connector at the back of your 2016 Chevy Silverado 3500 and replace the wire from the factory controller that will be in the 7 o'clock position…

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There isn't anything like an autonomous controller that would step up if the factory controller fails. I'd simply bypass the existing factory brake controller. The GM ITBC, although it works better now than the earlier models has been…

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For your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 with integrated brake controller, the brake output wire will run directly from your controller to the 7-way. You can test the 5 o'clock pin of your connector for braking function using an incandescent tester…

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Hi John; to install the Prodigy P3 #90195 all you need to do is unplug the factory brake controller and plug in the new one using the #3016. You can also use part #TK57HR which is the brake controller and custom wiring harness bundled together. Since…

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Answer 11

Yes, I do Brad. I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness item #RED26CR. This is a proportional brake controller that automatically adjusts your trailer's braking based on the deceleration of your Silverado. The…

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Answer 12

In order to replace the factory brake controller on a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 you'd need to cut the blue brake output wire from the harness where it would normally plug into the vehicle side brake controller plug and run this to the rear…

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How To Replace the Factory Brake Controller ITBC on a 2015 Chevy Silverado With An Aftermarket One

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