Brake Box

[SSSSmonte]

2006 sierra 2500hd has tow package (button on the shifter)but no brake controler in the cab someone told me i just need to plug one in, can someone help me with this and which is the best and cheapest way? Thanks Dave

[CapitalTruck]

Just because there is button on shifter doesn't mean tow package. All the trucks have those "tow/haul" mode buttons. But being a 2500hd it probably does have the towing package and right under the dash there should be a pigtail for a trailer brake controller that will automatically hook in with your connector in the rear.

[SSSSmonte]

Just because there is button on shifter doesn't mean tow package. All the trucks have those "tow/haul" mode buttons. But being a 2500hd it probably does have the towing package and right under the dash there should be a pigtail for a trailer brake controller that will automatically hook in with your connector in the rear.

 

 

ok thanks do i go to the dealer for the plug and controller or regular auto store? Thanks again!

[MikeNH]

Your best bet would likely be a camper store, some might stock the harness that will plug into the junction box by the brake pedal and plug directly into a brake controller, no splicing. They'll also have the controller. Dealer won't sell them and parts stores will likely have crappy ones.

[APT]

No, best bet to order a Prodigy P2 online. Any store will either sell you an almost worthless controller or charge much more for an inertia based on.

 

P2 for $100 and find the GM specific plug and play adapter for about $15.

 

Etrailer is a great site, but not always the cheapest. Free shipping if you spend $150, say by adding a ball and ball mount or pins, etc.

Etrailer P2 and PnP adapter

 

What do you want to pull? Maybe you don't even need one.

[SSSSmonte]

No, best bet to order a Prodigy P2 online. Any store will either sell you an almost worthless controller or charge much more for an inertia based on.

 

P2 for $100 and find the GM specific plug and play adapter for about $15.

 

Etrailer is a great site, but not always the cheapest. Free shipping if you spend $150, say by adding a ball and ball mount or pins, etc.

Etrailer P2 and PnP adapter

 

What do you want to pull? Maybe you don't even need one.

 

 

i have been pulling my stockcar to the race track for 3 years but now got the new truck 06 sierra with no brake controler. did pull it a few times without it but im affraid of that one time i really have to stop and cant. thanks

[APT]

If you have a trailer with electric brakes, please get a brake controller. The truck was designed to stop its own weight (GVWR) plus about 2000 pounds for light trailers. It is not designed to stop its weight plus 7000 pounds.