Disabling the GM Factory Installed Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) on 2018 Silverado 2500 HD

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I have a 2018 Silverado HD that came with an integrated brake controller in the dash. It has been problematic since the truck was new and gives the service trailer brake system warning constantly. if this warning is showing on the dash I have no trailer brakes. Will this under dash controller replace the factory one and solve my problem?

asked by: Robert R

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We can help you with this. When installing an aftermarket brake control into your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 that is equipped with a factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC), you will have to disable the ITBC first before the aftermarket brake controller will properly function. Please note the linked Technical Bulletin that explains the steps. This article is listed for vehicles 2007-2013, though an older article it is still applicable for the later models.

Once those listed steps have been accomplished, you can install the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers, # 3016 and install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller, # 90195. But, you will need to cut the blue wire exiting the controller and splice in a length of 10 gauge wire. We have the # 10-1-1 available if needed. This wire is run to the back of your truck and connected to the 7-way RV style plug.

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller, # 90195 is the possibly the most commonly used brake controller. It has been produced for years and continues to hold a very solid and well earned reputation. If you are frustrated with the integrated brake controller from GM and just want something that is functional, well built and will do what yo need it to with out hassle, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller, # 90195.

Please note the linked article below along with product review and installation videos.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

If you were to unhook that factory integrated brake controller on a 2015 Chevy Silverado it would cause an error message to appear that would have to be cleared by a Chevy dealer. There is a way around this though. Leave the factory controller…

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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…

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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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Answer 8

Hello Wendy, thanks for reaching out. To answer your first question, take a look at the article I linked below. It will go over exactly how to bypass the factory controller in your 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. For your second question, yes, you will…

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Answer 9

I think you are asking if you can bypass the factory brake controller with an aftermarket brake controller. If that is the case then yes you can, in order to do this you will need to follow the instructions in the attached help article. For a new…

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Answer 10

We have heard numerous reports on the factory GM, Dodge and Ford brake controllers working intermittently with certain trailers over the years, which is why Tekonsha has actually put out a tech bulletin showing how to bypass the factory controller…

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Answer 11

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 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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Disabling the GM Factory Installed Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) on 2018 Silverado 2500 HD

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