Best Brake Controller for an OEM Look on a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 01/04/2026
Question:
What trailer brake controller do you offer that will look OEM on my 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 work truck. No trailer brake from Factory but there is a square spot for the controller . Thank you
asked by: Jay K
Expert Reply:
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 with a mounting panel so that you can mount it into one of the blanks on your dash.
I attached a few pictures below to show some options of how you can mount the knob. The last photo is how another customer mounted it in their 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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Curt Discovery NEXT Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Up to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Time Delayed Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Plug-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Single Trailer Only
- CURT
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Gwendolyn Y.
1/27/2026
Hey Jay, how did the Redarc brake controller end up fitting into the dash spot on your Silverado? It sounds like the knob mount gives a clean look once in place. Sharing how it turned out could help others wanting an OEM-style setup.