Recommended Plug and Play Brake Controller for a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500

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2017 Silverado 2500 that has its own integrated brake system. Braking system is very weak and has no issues according to dealer. Do you have an available options that I could purchase that would be plug and play with out cutting any wires and also prevents and truck service lights from appearing with an after market controller?

asked by: Brad

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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 Liberty has a unique installation method where the main unit is concealed behind your dash and the only part visible is the control knob.

The included plug and play adapter will give you a super easy install. The port you're looking for is located inside a black compartment behind your emergency brake.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Brad

11/14/2024

Thank you for the fast response. Are there also any options for my truck that would have the abilities but also control more than 2 axels, and with a controller that I would not have to drill out the dash. Even if it cost a little more.

Jerred H.

11/15/2024

@Brad You're welcome! Happy to help! There are a couple of other options. The best one is going to be the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness item # TK57HR. Similar controller but compatible with trailer's having up to four axles. A plug and play adapter harness is also included.

Brad

11/20/2024

Good evening so I ordered the prodigy p3 like you recommended and installation was simple with provided harness. However i am not able to get this to recognize any trailer connected while my favtory system does recognize them. Any ideas? I have triple checked everything and verified trailers which are new 100% work and do work with my stick factory system. Thank you

Jerred H.

11/21/2024

@Brad Welcome back! You'll need to disconnect your factory brake controller. This should just be a plug on the backend of the unit. Typically the plug in harness overrides the signal from the factory controller but in your case it is not. The Ford's have to be flashed at the dealership so this shouldn't be a computer issue.

Brad

11/23/2024

@JerredH thank you I will give that a shot. Hopefully this is not going to throw a service light in my truck. If it does do you think I can plug it back in and then just run 10gauge blue wire from the p3 and splice into my 7 way plug?

Jerred H.

11/25/2024

@Brad Absolutely! That's a fix we've seen used many times to bypass that factory brake controller.

Answer 1

Hi Jeff, welcome back and sorry to hear that gave you so much trouble. The Redarc Tow-Pro Link Bluetooth Brake Controller #RED57AR will work on your Silverado. This plugs in-line at the back of your 7-way at the rear of the truck. You can either…

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Answer 2

Hey, jay! If you want the most OEM look as possible with a brake controller I would go with the Redarc part #RED65CR. The only thing that will be visible once installed is the control knob and that can be mounted anywhere on your dash. It also comes…

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Answer 3

To install a brake controller on your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4x4, you will just need the vehicle specific plug-in adapter. These adapters are usually brand specific. For example, if you go with the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller,…

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Answer 4

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 5

You can mount trailer axles above or below the leaf springs. The difference is just the amount of ground clearance that the trailer would end up having. The biggest advantage with the spring below the axle (trailer will be lower) is that you would…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 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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