Trailer brake pkg
April 28th, 2014, 9:22 PM
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Trailer brake pkg
I was talking to a Chevy rep at a convention in Nashville who told me I can connect a factory in-dash trailer brake to my 2012 Silverado. Two different dealers in the area say it can't be done. Is there anyone to contact that really knows? It doesn't appear to be that big of a deal. The chat line at Chevy didn't have anyone to refer me to and strongly caution it would void the warranty. I would be putting all OEM parts in!?!?!?! Any suggestions would be appreciated.
April 29th, 2014, 8:01 AM
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For clarification, you want to install a brake controller in your vehicle that does not come equipped with one...?
Rather then use aftermarket you would prefer to use the OEM?
For clarification, you want to install a brake controller in your vehicle that does not come equipped with one...?
Rather then use aftermarket you would prefer to use the OEM?
April 29th, 2014, 8:09 PM
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have the rep who says it can be done recommend where to go to have it installed....when he says any dealer....you already know what to tell him.
Its not an accessory add on that would just snap in place. the electric brake controller can be a stand alone unit or integrated in the fuel pump control module. it must interact with other modules in the network. The wiring connectors won't be there in the dash.
Its not an accessory add on that would just snap in place. the electric brake controller can be a stand alone unit or integrated in the fuel pump control module. it must interact with other modules in the network. The wiring connectors won't be there in the dash.
April 30th, 2014, 5:44 AM
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Trailer brake pkg
It looks like I'm getting some answers. Just none in the direction I was hoping for. I guess I didn't understand the difference . I have the pigtail connection for trailer brakes that comes with the truck and thought it would only be a matter of connecting to an in-dash set up instead of an after market controller. Technology defeats common sense again!
April 30th, 2014, 5:47 AM
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April 30th, 2014, 7:07 AM
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that pigtail is for connection to an aftermarket brake controller...which is an easy set up...What your wanting to do with the oem in dash unit is another thing entirely.
the way cars are networked, you can't just bolt in options(unless it comes factory ready...which I do not see in the accessory lists for this truck)...maybe 14 years ago, not today.
if you have someone who says it can be done...that's the guy to talk to.
the way cars are networked, you can't just bolt in options(unless it comes factory ready...which I do not see in the accessory lists for this truck)...maybe 14 years ago, not today.
if you have someone who says it can be done...that's the guy to talk to.
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May 3rd, 2014, 7:45 AM
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Warranty isssues?
How do I get a trailer brake on my truck without voiding the warranty? Chevrolet says if I put an aftermarket one on it voids my warranty. They say the factory one can't be installed. How can the trailer package I got with my truck be safely used without voiding the warranty. I just want to safely pull a small travel trailer and not void my warranty.
May 3rd, 2014, 8:10 AM
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an aftermarket brake control will not void your warranty. the truck is designed to be connected to an aftermarket controller. That is why it has a blunt cut wiring harness under the dash...for direct hook up to a brake controller. Are you getting your information from a chat line again?
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