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NHTSA ID Number: 10113903
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5273A
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician vehicle equipped with Regular Production Option Code UY2 the location of the 5th wheel harness was relocated. Starting with the 2015 model year, the location has changed to the rear of the pickup box ? forward of the rear bumper and attached to the rear frame cross member.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
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Bulletin No.: PIT5273A
Date: Mar-2016
Subject: | 5th Wheel Or Camper Wiring Harness Location |
Models: | 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado |
2015-2016 GMC Sierra | |
With 5th Wheel / Camper Harness (RPO UY2) |
This PI was superseded to update the Models section. Please discard PIT5273.
Condition/Concern
Some owners may question where the blunt cut wires are located for the gooseneck / 5th wheel / camper wiring harness (vehicles equipped with RPO UY2).
On past models, this harness was located along the left frame rail near the front of the pickup box.
Starting with the 2015 model year, the location has changed to the rear of the pickup box – forward of the rear bumper and attached to the rear frame cross member, as shown below. NOTE: Picture below was taken with the pickup box removed.

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Bulletin No.: PIT5273A
Date: Mar-2016
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