Should Truck/Trailer Lights Come On When Manual Override Is Used
Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 09/11/2024
Question:
When I use the brake manual brake controller on my 23 Chevy 3500 should it turn the brake lights on the truck and the trailer on or not?
asked by: Ricki
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Expert Reply:
Hey Ricki yes, the brake lights on your 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 should come on when the manual override is used.
expert reply by:
Bryce D
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Jerred H.
1/5/2026
Hey Ricki, did the brake lights on your Silverado and trailer come on when you used the manual override? Knowing how it worked could help others testing their brake controllers too.