Integrated Brake Controller

asilverblazer · July 27, 2007

Had a wild thought that after more consideration doesn't seem so wild.

Could one install the factory trailer brake controller in to a truck that did not originally come with it?

I know I would need the controller, dash bezel, possibly a pigtail, and reprogram the BCM.

Would it really be this easy?

Is my truck likely prewired from the aspect of buy the control, maybe a pigtail to go from the control and it wires to the factory provided trailer brake control wires (blunt cut under the dash). Are there other wires to or from it?

Is a halfton BCM capable of running it? Does it require a BCM reflash? Any insight is appreciated.

topdollr · July 28, 2007

nope there is a tech article saying no way

jdonnelson · July 28, 2007

Had a wild thought that after more consideration doesn't seem so wild.

Could one install the factory trailer brake controller in to a truck that did not originally come with it?

I know I would need the controller, dash bezel, possibly a pigtail, and reprogram the BCM.

Would it really be this easy?

Is my truck likely prewired from the aspect of buy the control, maybe a pigtail to go from the control and it wires to the factory provided trailer brake control wires (blunt cut under the dash). Are there other wires to or from it?

Is a halfton BCM capable of running it? Does it require a BCM reflash? Any insight is appreciated.

More so... The dash panel is completely different, to keep others from making one that fits there.

JD

2017HD · July 28, 2007

In 2008 it looks like the IBC will be an option for the 1500 models.

asilverblazer · July 28, 2007

nope there is a tech article saying no way

Could you post the article? I'd like to read the details. Nothing against you of course, I'm just interested in gathering more information.

asilverblazer · July 28, 2007

More so... The dash panel is completely different, to keep others from making one that fits there.

JD

I meant that one would need the entire dash panel the controller goes in. The entire piece under the steering column. Are you saying the piece currently there could not be replaced by the piece intended to house the controller.

What is the reason it can't be done?

asilverblazer · August 1, 2007

nope there is a tech article saying no way

Could you post the article? I'd like to read the details. Nothing against you of course, I'm just interested in gathering more information.

Anybody have this tech article?

topdollr · August 2, 2007

nope there is a tech article saying no way

Could you post the article? I'd like to read the details. Nothing against you of course, I'm just interested in gathering more information.

Anybody have this tech article?

what you didnt belive me? :}

Subject: Adding Integrated Trailer Brake Controls RPO JL1 - keywords connector electric hydraulic itbc tow towing wire wiring #PIT4388A - (05/24/2007)

Models: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado

2007 GMC Sierra

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This PI was superseded to update RECOMMENDATION/INSTRUCTIONS. Please discard PIT4388.

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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may request that dealers install the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller on their 2007 Full Size pickup when the vehicle was ordered without RPO JL1.

Recommendation/Instructions:

This is to advise you that if vehicle does not have RPO JL1, it can not be retro fitted with a factory trailer brake controller.

Bulletin 06-08-45-008 advises how to install an aftermarket trailer brake controller on vehicles NOT equipped with RPO JL1.