7 Pin Trailer Plug

1320quick · June 30, 2009

I just purchased a 2003 GMC 2500HD. It has the factory heavy duty tow package and the hitch appears to be stock GMC stuff. The 7 pin trailer plug on the hitch is flopping around like a dead fish. It's not secured to the mounting bracket at all, it just floats around the hole. I don't see any screw holes or anything obvious to secure it to the bracket. It appears as though something maybe broke of the back of the plug as you can see in the pictures below. How does this plug typically secure to the bracket?

txab · June 30, 2009

As I recall it is a twist lock fit. One of your "ears" looks to be broken off.

TexasAl · June 30, 2009

No screws, it just wedges itself on the bracket. If it is not wedging itself anymore, try adding a shim. Also, if you are not planning on removing that adapter soon, you may want to add some glue. Yet another option is to check the bracket itself and make sure it didn't bend out of shape. If it did, get it back into shape and you should be good to go.

mfennema · June 30, 2009

+1 on the locking ear

1320quick · June 30, 2009

Thanks for the information guys. I agree it looks like something was broken off, just not sure what it was. Anyone know if that plug is two pieces? It look like the rear part with the wires going into it may unplug from the front section that goes in the bracket. If so, hopefully I can just buy the front part of the plug from GMC.

old dog · June 30, 2009

+1 on the locking ear

look's like some body backed into some thing ,

#1 straighten bracket get new plug from chevy

#2 buy aftermarket plug with 4 bolt mounting flange that plug's in and screw it on . http://www.draw-tite.com/

1320quick · July 2, 2009

Thanks for the information guys. I went to the Chevrolet dealer today and got a new plug. Boy are they proud of that plug!!!! $77 for just the plug! Yikes.....

brims · July 2, 2009

You should see the price for front brake pads, $180. Not installed, no calipers, just 4 pads.

SS Crew · July 4, 2009

You should see the price for front brake pads, $180. Not installed, no calipers, just 4 pads.

But those shoes last over 100,000 miles and don't throw dust.

brims · July 5, 2009

You should see the price for front brake pads, $180. Not installed, no calipers, just 4 pads.

But those shoes last over 100,000 miles and don't throw dust.

HA! I believe that as much as I believe the alignment was perfect on this truck from the factory.

cbgrant74 · July 17, 2009

In the too little, too late department...

That plug is made by the Pollak Co. - look at the back of the original plug. The part No. is 11-916. I bought mine (after being rear-ended) from the Jack Young Co. in Allston Mass. (617) 782-1250 for $12 plus shipping. It's the exact same plug, except it doesn't say "GM" on the cover.

File that one for future reference.