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Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2014 Chevy Traverse  

Published 10/04/2021

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I looked up there for that plug-in and it was not there I saw a video showing it was behind the fender well on the back passenger wheel I took off the bolts for the inner cover and look behind it I still did not find a plug-in I don’t know where this plug-in is but could it be that they did not put it there maybe my car doesn’t have one I don’t know but I looked in both places and could not find it something that big should be in the open where you could see itI don’t know what to do next

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Since your 2014 Chevy Traverse has a hitch but no wiring it sounds like someone installed a hitch so they could use a bike rack or cargo carrier. The wiring that I recommend is the T-One # 118270 because we have found the Tekonsha wiring to be the most reliable. This says it's for the tow package but it can actually be used if you don't have the tow package either. The fuses and relays that come with this kit are used to activate the tow package.

Attached are the installation instructions and a video where we installed this on a 2014 Traverse that you can check out. The attached photo shows the plug you need to connect to at the rear passenger side of your vehicle near the corner of the bumper.

I'm not sure what hitch you have but you can use part # 18144 to mount your wiring near your hitch receiver if you have a welded tab on the crosstube. If you don't have that welded tab then you'll also need the no-drill mount bracket # C57202.

To round out your towing setup I recommend the Starter Kit # C45534. The 2" drop on the ball mount should work for most trailers you will tow with your Traverse. I had a 2010 Equinox and the 2" drop was exactly what I needed for any of the trailers that I pulled.

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Plug Location for Wiring Harness on First Generation Chevy Traverse
Plug Location for Wiring Harness on First Generation Chevy Traverse
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Chris H.

10/4/2021

I looked up there for that plug-in and it was not there I saw a video showing it was behind the fender well on the back passenger wheel I took off the bolts for the inner cover and look behind it I still did not find a plug-in I don’t know where this plug-in is but could it be that they did not put it there maybe my car doesn’t have one I don’t know but I looked in both places and could not find it something that big should be in the open where you could see itI don’t know what to do next

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Jon G.

10/4/2021

That's interesting - thank you for the update though! We do have a different wiring harness that you can use with the Curt T-Connector # C56181. This tees in behind your taillights and then is powered via the 12V lead that you'll hook up to your battery. This isn't necessarily hard but it's a little more involved than that T-One would have been which is why I mentioned the T-One initially. Please note the tech tip for the Curt that says this wiring won't work if you have the rear air conditioning unit. I've attached an installation video this wiring on a 2016 Traverse that you can check out.

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