GM Silverado and Sierra brake controller

[Foiled Again]

I just bought a 2008 Silverado 2500 Diesel, Crew Cab, Long Bed, 2WD... and it's got a "pre-wire" for a brake controller located on the bottom of the dash to the left of the steering wheel. Yes it's got the tow package.

I just got my Prodigy model 90185 controller from Camping World today.

So this isn't going to be a "just plug it in and adjust it thing?" AARGH! I shoulda known when there was a miniature DVD in the Prodigy package.

I'm going to read all the instructions, play the DVD, read the owners manual and then probably call one of "youse guys" to help me do the actual install.


Paula

[Phil Gobie]

The GM's fuse issue pertains to the power supply to the trailer 12V supply. the brakes and controller work plug & play. The plug or blank square fuse is only the power supply and it is likely that many people are towing without a 12V supply to there trailer. You would only know if you check the terminal with a tester. I can't remember which peg is the 12V supply but the cover has a diagram on the face. I can't imagine why GM does not include the fuse? I guess they save 5.00 per truck!

[ckeysor]

I am buying a Silverado 1500 Max and found the following write up on the brake controller. Wiring Instructions for Tekonsha Brake Control for New GM Hope this helps. Although complicated and I question GM's decision, it is much easier than many of the things we have to conquer.

[Streamer1]

Originally Posted by thecatsandi

Better yet, get the (Ford) tow command. Plug in the trailer set the gain and go!

I whole heartedly concur. BTW I used a Prodigy when I was silly enough to have purchased a 1/2 ton before the current 06 PSD we tow with. The Prodigy worked well, it was the truck that was inadequate.