Brake Controller

[Hanktinman]

I have 2002 Chevy 1500 Pick up complete with a trailing package. Does anyone know how to install a electrical brake controller?

[95Sierra2500]

You should be able to purchase the brake controller and the wiring harness that goes with it...I'm told on newer trucks there is just a connector hanging there ready to be plugged in to.

[Shaners]

A good controller can be purchased with a prewired pigtail that will plug directly into a GM harness. The GM harness plugs into the fuse block behind the E-brake pedal (top row second from the left).

 

You will also have to install a maxi-fuse in the electrical center (under the hood). The fuse goes in stud #1 or #2 (can't remember for sure).

 

I'm using a Tekonsha Prodigy controller.

[95Sierra2500]

A good controller can be purchased with a prewired pigtail that will plug directly into a GM harness.  The GM harness plugs into the fuse block behind the E-brake pedal (top row second from the left).

 

You will also have to install a maxi-fuse in the electrical center (under the hood).  The fuse goes in stud #1 or #2 (can't remember for sure).

 

I'm using a Tekonsha Prodigy controller.

 

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That's what I thought. I only know for sure that for my truck I'll have to hardwire it in.

[jfrenchudm]

To add to the simplicity of the instanllation, GM placed two very conveniently positioned holes in the steel below the plastic below the steering wheel. I was able to use a pair of small screws with nuts to suspend my controller between my knees next to the parking brake release. For me, it is not in the way, and I can see the brake controller through the bottom of the steering wheel. It's quick and easy, and you don't have to drill into the plastic of your dash.

[J.B.R.]

To add to the simplicity of the instanllation, GM placed two very conveniently positioned holes in the steel below the plastic below the steering wheel. I was able to use a pair of small screws with nuts to suspend my controller between my knees next to the parking brake release. For me, it is not in the way, and I can see the brake controller through the bottom of the steering wheel. It's quick and easy, and you don't have to drill into the plastic of your dash.

 

 

Hi All: Very new here. I have a 99 Yukon Denali and need to hook up a brake controler. From what I have learned, the 99 does not have a plug and go slot, just to wires under the hood that needs to be feed back thru the fire wall and connected.

[Bowler807]

Does anyone find it "funny" that we pay extra for the heavy duty towing package and still have to install a brake controller? Why isn't it included with the package and installed where it is operator convenient?