Installation Of An Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller In Lieu Of Factory Trailer Brake Controller – 2014-2018 Cadillac Chevrolet & GMC

NHTSA ID Number: 10154301

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5282E

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their aftermarket trailer brake controller be installed instead. Technician will need to gain access to the body harness.  Install trailer brake controller harness General MotorseBay logo part number 23184088 into Middle Bus Electrical Center (X61A).

 

 


Condition / Concern

Some customers may request to have an aftermarket trailer brake controller added to their vehicle, OR an aftermarket trailer brake controller added in lieu of the factory integrated trailer brake controller (ITBC) (RPO JL1).

 

Parts

DescriptionQtyPart Number
Trailer Brake Controller Harness123184088
Genuine GM Harness Part# - 23184088
  • Genuine General MotorseBay logo part that fits your specific vehicle
  • Harness
  • Part Number: 23184088
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function

 


52 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
CADILLACeBay logoESCALADE2015-2019
CHEVROLETeBay logoSILVERADO 15002014-2018
CHEVROLETeBay logoSILVERADO 25002015-2019
CHEVROLETeBay logoSILVERADO 35002015-2019
CHEVROLETeBay logoSUBURBAN2015-2019
CHEVROLETeBay logoTAHOE2015-2019
GMCSIERRA2017
GMCSIERRA 15002014-2019
GMCSIERRA 25002015-2019
GMCSIERRA 35002015-2019
GMCYUKON DENALI2015-2019

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5282E
Published date: 02/18/2019

MC-10154301-9999.pdf 377.415KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10137167

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5282D

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their aftermarket trailer brake controller be installed instead. Technician will need to gain access to the body harness. Install trailer brake controller harness General MotorseBay logo part number 23184088 into Middle Bus Electrical Center (X61A).

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5282D
Published date: 03/1/2018

MC-10137167-9999.pdf 74.985KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10114805

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5282A

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their aftermarket trailer brake controller be installed instead. Technician will need to gain access to the X185 or the X138 connector (varies with vehicle build; refer to Service Information) near the underhood fuse block, terminal 32. Circuit 47 ends at the body harness side of X185 or X138 terminal 32, which comes from the X61A junction block. Obtain enough Dark Blue 12 gauge wire to run from X185 or X138 to the 7-way trailer connector at the bumper. Attach terminated lead part number 13327155 to one end of the Dark Blue and insert into the chassis harness side of the X185 or X138 connector terminal 32. Run the Dark Blue wire in its own conduit along the frame to the 7-way trailer connector at the bumper. Remove circuit 47 from the 7-way trailer connector terminal ?C? and tape the bare terminal and attach to the harness. Attach terminal part number 12110853, located in Delphi Tray 4, to the other end of the Dark Blue wire, with the correct weather pack seal, and insert it into the 7-way trailer connector terminal ?C.? Install trailer brake controller harness General MotorseBay logo part number 23184088 into Middle Bus Electrical Center (X61A).

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5282A
Date: Dec-2014

MC-10114805-9999.pdf 456.395KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10111832

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5282

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their aftermarket trailer brake controller be installed instead. Technician will need to gain access to the X185 or the X138 connector (varies with vehicle build; refer to Service Information) near the underhood fuse block, terminal 32. Circuit 47 ends at the body harness side of X185 or X138 terminal 32, which comes from the X61A junction block. Obtain enough Dark Blue 12 gauge wire to run from X185 or X138 to the 7-way trailer connector at the bumper. Attach terminated lead part number 13327155 to one end of the Dark Blue and insert into the chassis harness side of the X185 or X138 connector terminal 32. Run the Dark Blue wire in its own conduit along the frame to the 7-way trailer connector at the bumper. Remove circuit 47 from the 7-way trailer connector terminal ?C? and tape the bare terminal and attach to the harness. Attach terminal part number 12110853, located in Delphi Tray 4, to the other end of the Dark Blue wire, with the correct weather pack seal, and insert it into the 7-way trailer connector terminal ?C.? Install trailer brake controller harness General MotorseBay logo part number 23184088 into Middle Bus Electrical Center (X61A).

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5282
Date: Apr-2014

MC-10111832-9999.pdf 443.858KB

 


 

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