Can You Add The Integrated Brake Controller...

[blharris77]

I have a 2007 NBS Sierra LTZ. Does anyone know if it is possible to add the GM Integrated Brake Controller and connect it to the Driver Information Center?

 

Thanks!

[nalineeds24s]

I have the same question, only mine is an 08 Sierra Denali

[asilverblazer]

I heard no, but I haven't seen or heard of any reasons why.

[Supertech64]

Subject:Adding Integrated Trailer brake Controller RPO JL1 - keywords connector electric hydraulic itbc tow towing wire wiring #PIT4332B - (08/16/2007)

 

 

 

 

Models:2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado

 

 

2007-2008 GMC Sierra

 

 

 

 

This PI was superseded to update model years. Please discard PIT4332A.

 

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 or 2008 Full Size pickup when the vehicle was ordered without RPO JL1.

 

Recommendation/Instructions:

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

 

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

 

Bulletin 07-08-45-001 or later advises how to install an aftermarket trailer brake controller under certain conditions if the vehicle IS equipped with RPO JL1.

[asilverblazer]

The exact bulletin I was referring to.

[SDuster11]

So if you do not have the JL1 Build Code then your will be required to install an aftermarket controller? If this is the case then has anyone thought of a clever place other than under your dash around your shins?

 

I was thinking of using the area below the climate control (where some silverado's have traction control, rear parking assist, adjustable pedals) since I do not have anything in the slot. Does anyone know of a controller that could fit or know of any small dimensioned controllers?

[SDuster11]

bump

[asilverblazer]

Mine would not fit there. Tekonsha Prodigy, I think height and depth will be the problem.

[spfish]

What is build code JL1? What does it do for you? Would it be the same code in an '08 Suburban?

[Texsrt4]

old thread, i know, but has anyone looked into this further? i was told by GM that it would not be possible to add in a nav system into my SLE trim level sierra with a front bench (no bose). well, it wasnt so hard, just took a couple hours to wire up an amplifier and i was done.

 

i have been told that the brake master cylinder is different, but thats not so hard to change. fabbing up lines and/or brackets for it shouldnt be too tough either. the other thing is that i would have to swap over to disc brakes in teh back, if its truly a different master, it would be valved to run rear disc brakes

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Does anyone have updated info on this?

Seems to me that this should be possiable if will to buy parts.

 

Thanks

[MS3DALE]

Forget it....The master cylinder,brake booster,chassis wiring,dash trim panel,BCM programming is all different,Not to mention the truck must be equipped with Stabilitrak,You also have to add other parts such as a brake controller module and relay.