Brake Controller Recommendation for 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500

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I own a 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Z71 offroad I bought a dual axel Trailmaster boat trailer. Should I install the brake control harness that Chevy put in the glove comparment?

asked by: Mike

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Hey Mike, it does sound like your trailer has brakes so it would be wise to install a brake controller so that you can operate them when towing. The harness in your glove compartment is most likely just to help wire in a controller but I have an easier solution with the part # TK52HR which plugs in under your dash and then into back of the P3 brake controller it comes with which is a super nice controller that works well and is very reliable.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

1/12/2026

Hey Mike, how did things go with the P3 brake controller and harness on your Silverado? Did the setup make towing your Trailmaster trailer smoother? Your update could make it easier for the next person with a similar truck and trailer combo.

Answer 1

Since you already have the factory towing package you're already going to have 90 percent of what you need, which is good for you! To install the Draw-Tite Brake Controller, on your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you're just going to need the…

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Answer 2

Assuming that you've found the correct connector for the #3064-P brake control harness which is located under the dash to the left of the steering column, I'd wager than you have a fuse missing in the power distribution box in the engine…

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Answer 3

Hey Ryan, sorry to hear about the issues you're having! The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness #TK52HR is the most reliable controller both in general and when it comes to electric-over-hydraulic actuators. You may…

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Answer 4

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 5

I am sorry to hear that you are having some problems with your new truck. But yes, you can add an aftermarket brake controller without causing issues with the electronics in your truck. You will get error codes on your dash using an aftermarket…

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Answer 6

The Plug-In Wiring Harness #3064-P that you referenced is the correct brake controller harness for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and it is actually a brand new product for this generation of GM trucks (it currently only fits the 2019 model Silverado…

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Answer 7

Like you said, many factory integrated brake controllers will not work well with electric over hydraulic trailer braking systems. Some of the newer versions of these controllers now have an electric over hydraulic mode. Check to see if any of your…

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Answer 8

To install an after market brake controller on you 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 you would need to go with the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional Item #RED44FR and the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for…

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Answer 9

Hey Jeffrey, A proportional brake controller works pretty simply; the amount of power you hit the brakes on your 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD with is the same intensity the controller will apply to your trailer brakes. It's a much smoother…

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Answer 10

Thanks for reaching out, Russell! Yes, the DeeMaxx Alpha G1600 Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes #DE47SR is designed to be compatible with the OEM brake controller on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500.

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Answer 11

It sounds like you have the factory tow package on your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500. The #RED63RR is a good start since it comes with the Tekonsha Adapter #331-TPH-017 for the Tow-Pro Elite. The only other thing you will need is the Tekonsha #3064-P.…

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Answer 12

Hey Matthew, thanks for reaching out! We do actually carry a plug-in adapter for installing the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 on your 2020 Silverado 1500. What you're looking for is the Wiring Adapter #3064-P. Is the Prodigy P3 brand new, or are you…

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