Logan Lanfear Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Hey guys, My 2000 GMC Sierra has had an issue since I purchased it. While towing, the left side trailer light does not work. I had previously chocked this up to a trailer with a bad light but I recently replaced the lights on a new to me utility trailer. This "new" trailer had the same issue with no left side marker light, brake light or blinker. I have checked the fuses as well as changing the bulbs around on the trailer. I have confirmed with another vehicle that the lights work correctly on the trailer. Yet when I plug my truck in, I only have the right side lights. The right side is bright and working well. My truck has the factory tow package with the 7 pin round style plug. I have taken the plug apart and found no corrosion. Im not sure if a wire got crossed somewhere or if there is a light issue on the truck. Any help or spots to check would be appreciated. I will double check my fuses and make sure that they are all functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diyer2 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Look under the rear bumper. Check wiring harness. Have you checked the plug with a test light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Lanfear Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 No visible problems with the harness or the plug. Also no power at the plug tested with multiple trailers as well as a multimeter. Also update: I have no brake lights at all just right side blinker and running light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjgti Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 i think that there is a junction box above your spare tire for the rear harness, have a look there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Lanfear Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) Checked the harness, no problems there either. I'm not the first person to be in here searching for the problem. Honestly, i've been looking for a reason to upgrade and this might be it. Either that or im tapping into the taillight harness just to get me by. Edit: Got it figured out, turned out to be a burnt wire in the trailer harness. Im guessing it was due to a bad ground. I cleaned the grounds and fixed the wires. Hopefully it doesnt repeat. Edited August 31, 2020 by Logan Lanfear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevroletTough Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I had similar problems, I ended up replacing the 7 pin connector. It should disconnect from the harness going in, buy a new one and replace. Easy swap out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevroletTough Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-924-307-Trailer-Plug/dp/B0033YK9A6/ref=sr_1_53?dchild=1&keywords=7+pin+trailer+connector&qid=1598889381&sr=8-53 Just saw you found a bad wire. Good job. Keep the above link handy too, mine ended up failing. Edited August 31, 2020 by ChevroletTough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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