Trailer Brake Wiring on 2014-up GM Pickups
What is GM's solution for the 2014 and newer Silverados/Sierras for trailer brake wiring? Is there a pigtail? Is there a place to plug in the controller? Or, have we reverted to 1997 and having ...
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Tystevens wrote:fx2tom wrote:
If it doesn't have a receiver I'd be very hesitant to try and tow anything with it.
x2, particularly if it is a 1/2 ton. It could have some pretty low ratings, and lack essential cooling and other items. I suppose those could be added, maybe, but at what cost.
For what it is worth, the integrated controllers are outstanding. Much better performance that any aftermarket inertia controller is going to provide. If you're buying a new 2015, why not check the box and get the best setup out there?
Why not? Because I'm buying "off the lot," not ordering.
I already have a perfectly good controller that works fine. It will only be used occasionally on this truck, if ever.
The truck has a transmission cooler whether it has a tow package or not.
The owner's manual has never differentiated based on tow package: only body style, engine, and gear ratio. I expect it to be no different in 2015.
No receiver means I can install a better square tube aftermarket receiver.
