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NHTSA ID Number: 10070146
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1105A
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customer that want an aftermarket trailer brake controller or where the harness is located. To connect a trailer brake controller, a harness is needed that will plug into the X6 position of the Left Instrument Panel Junction Block (X61A), located under driver?s side dash near the parking brake pedal assembly.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2014 |
CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2015 |
CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2015 |
GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2014 |
GMC | YUKON | 2015 |
GMC | YUKON XL | 2015 |
Parts
Trailer Brake Controller Harness | 1 | 23184088 ![]() |
SEOCONTENT-START
Bulletin No.: PI1105A
Date: March, 2014
Service Bulletin
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject: | Trailer Brake Controller Harness for Adding an Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller |
Models: | 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe | |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 | |
2015 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL | |
Equipped with RPO Z82 but without RPO JL1 |
The information in this PI replaces PIT5228 and PI1105. Please discard PIT5228 and PI1105.
Chevrolet and GMC models listed below equipped with trailering package RPO Z82 (but without RPO JL1) were shipped to dealers without an electric trailer brake controller harness used for the installation of an aftermarket trailer brake controller.
Vehicle Breakpoint Information
Model Year | Model | Plant | Plant Code | Date |
2014 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500
GMC Sierra 1500 |
Fort Wayne | Z | Built Prior to October 10, 2013 |
2014 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500
GMC Sierra 1500 |
Silao | G | Built Prior to November 8, 2013 |
2015 | Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
GMC Yukon, Yukon XL |
Arlington | R | Built Prior to February 14, 2014 |
Availability of Trailer Brake Controller Harness
- Trailer Brake Controller harnesses are being shipped to dealers from the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) for vehicles in dealer inventory. This shipment began March 1, 2014 via UPS 3-Day Shipping. Please add this harness to the vehicle when parts are received. Additional information and a complete listing of affected VINs can be found in dealer message G_0000186218, dated March 7, 2014. Dealers in Canada should refer to message number G_0000186592.

- If a vehicle assigned to your dealership has been sold or dealer traded, please make arrangements to provide the customer or the selling dealer with the harness when received.
- For customers of previously purchased vehicles, GM will mail the harness directly to customers of record.
Information on Installation of an Aftermarket (Non-GM) Trailer Brake Controller
As stated above: the shipped harness is for use in connecting an aftermarket trailer brake controller. An instruction sheet for installation is included in the package with the harness. Additionally, a label is applied to the harness that calls out the wire colors and each wire’s function.

For reference the harness is to be connected from the MID-BEC to an aftermarket trailer brake controller. The MID-BEC is located under the I/P to the left of the steering column. The harness connection point (1) is illustrated above. Complete instructions for customer installation of the harness are included in the harness packaging.
This information does not apply to trucks equipped with an integrated trailer brake control module (JL1).
If the customer wishes to have an aftermarket brake controller installed in their vehicle, it would be considered as a Customer Pay option.
Parts Information
If additional or a replacement harness is needed please order:
Description | Quantity | Part Number |
Trailer Brake Controller Harness | 1 | 23184088 ![]() |
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Bulletin No.: PI1105A
Date: March, 2014
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, GM, Chevy, Dodge, RAM, Toyota
, Jeep, and more with 2, 4, 6, and 8 brakes (1-4 axles). Vehicle-specific Tekonsha Plug & Play brake controller wiring harness sold separately.
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, GM, Chevy, Dodge, RAM, Toyota
, Jeep, and more with 2, 4, or 6
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, GM, Chevy, Dodge, RAM, Toyota
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- EASY-TO-READ LED DISPLAY: Digital LED display shows settings, real-time diagnostics, and alerts.
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- ZERO-TOOL INSTALL — Installing this trailer brake controller is as easy as plugging in a 7-way trailer wiring connector. It requires no tools, no extra wires and no hardware. A locking tab and strap keep it firmly connected. NOTE: Strap stored inside cap
- HIGHLY RESPONSIVE — Echo uses a triple-axis accelerometer to provide smooth, safe braking. It maintains responsive braking, even when your phone screen is locked, receives incoming calls or if the Bluetooth connection is lost
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- EASY TO INSTALL: Includes a versatile mounting bracket and accessories for installation in any position or angle. For optimal placement, we recommend mounting it under the dashboard to ensure it doesn't obstruct your view while driving. This allows you to conveniently operate and monitor trailer brake activity from the cab
- COMPATIBILITY: The trailer brake controller kit is compatible with any vehicle now your driving, designed to operate 1 to 4 braked axles (2- 8 brakes), ideal for light duty towing and Occasional towing, etc
- Time-based braking
- Mounts at any angle
- Percentage of braking power shown
- Plug-In Simple! with vehicle specific wiring kit
- Intuitive vertical manual slide
- TIME-DELAYED DIGITAL BRAKE CONTROLLER: Applies braking power that ramps up, or increases over a period of time, at a fixed rate. This makes the Tekonsha Brakeman IV brake controller ideal for basic, light-duty towing needs
- VERSATILE OF BRAKE CONTROLLER: The Brakeman IV digital brake controller is compatible with a wide range of vehicles including Ford
, GM, Chevy, Dodge, RAM, Toyota
, Jeep, and more with 2, 4, 6, and 8 brakes (1-4 axles). Vehicle-specific Tekonsha Plug & Play brake controller wiring harness sold separately
- EASILY INSTALL: The Brakeman IV trailer brake controller has a Plug & Play port for easy installation. As a time-based controller with a compact design, the unit can be installed above or below the dash, in any direction, as it is within reach of the driver
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Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, 2015-2023 Chevrolet Suburban, 2015-2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2014-2019 GMC Sierra 1500, 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, 2015-2023 GMC Yukon.
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, GM, Chevy, Dodge, RAM, Toyota
, Jeep, and more with 2, 4, or 6 brakes (1-3 axles). Vehicle-specific Tekonsha Plug & Play brake controller wiring harness sold separately.
- EASILY INSTALL AND STOW, THANKS TO PLUG & PLAY BRAKE CONTROLLER: The Primus IQ trailer brake controller has a snap-in dash mounting clip, Plug & Play port for two plug adapters, and removeable electrical connector so the unit can be easily unplugged, unclipped, and stored.
- PROPORTIONAL ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER: Provides automatic braking based on the intensity and rate at which you apply your tow vehicle’s brakes, giving you smooth braking thanks to an internal inertia sensor. This makes the Primus IQ brake controller ideal for general and heavy-duty emergency braking.
- VEHICLE APPLICATIONS FOR HARNESS: 1994-96 Ford
Bronco , 1992-08 Ford
E-150 Econoline , 2000-05 Ford
Excursion , 1997-12 Ford
Expedition , 2004 Ford
F-150 Heritage , 1994-08 Ford
F-150 , 1997 Ford
F-250 HD , 1999-04 Ford
F-250 Super Duty , 1999-04 Ford
F-450 Super Duty Cab & Chassis, 1995-03 Ford
Windstar w/Factory Tow Package, 2005-09 Land Rover LR3 , 2005-14 Land Rover Range Rover , 2006-08 Lincoln Mark LT , 1998-12 Lincoln Navigator , 1997-99 Ford
F-250 Styleside
- ADDITIONAL APPLICATION: 1992-08 Ford
E-350 Econoline RV Cutaway, w/Factory Tow Prep Plug, 2003-08 Ford
E-450 Econoline Super Duty RV Cutaway, w/Factory Tow Prep Plug, 2002-23 Ford
Explorer w/Factory Tow Package, 2012-19 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque , 2002-10 Mercury Mountaineer w/Factory Tow Package, 2003-05 Lincoln Aviator w/Factory Tow Package, 2007-10 Ford
Explorer Sport Trac w/Factory Tow Package, 2000-02 Ford
E-450 Econoline Super Duty Stripped RV Cutaway, w/Factory Tow Prep Plug
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