Tow Vehicle upgrade

[jmnsn57]

Traded the 2011 1500 single cab for a 2500 HD double cab gasser. Had to drop ball 2" to achieve level. Checked at pin 4 and it is already set up for 12V - nice not to have to go through that process. Equipped with Integrated trailer brake controller. Does anyone have experience with Chevy's integral controller? I've been using a Tekonsha Primus IQ that performed very well.

[660catman]

My last three GM trucks which were a 2009 and 2013 1500 had and now my 2013 2500 have the factory brake controller. Never an issue and works fine.

[jmnsn57]

Had to drop the ball another inch. Trailer brakes not allowing me to adjust gain. The indicator lights that they are connected.

[Papa-T]

I’ve never had a problem withe the factory Integrated trailer brake controller. Just make sure your brakes are adjusted. I think I use mine on 6.

[dagst1]

My last 3 GM trucks had the built in brake controller and never had any problems other than have to use some contact cleaner once in a while on the 7 way connector.

[jmnsn57]

Turns out that there is some sort of connection to the "infotainment" software. I could not get the infotainment system to function properly for radio presets, recognizing me as the user, or many other functions. I could do all that but as soon as I restarted the vehicle, it returned to a default condition without having remembered anything I had set up. A trip to the dealer, saleswoman and 4 techs later - no solution. On star call was fruitless, finally a call to myChevy resulted in a 30 minute system restart procedure that cured the infotainment issue. When I got home and hooked to trailer the ITBC responded as it should. The myChevy tech said this is a known problem that occurs but infrequently.

[660catman]

Glad you got it fixed. I have my factory ITBC set at six for just trailer and 7 for trailer and boat for double towing.

[dagst1]

Thanks for reporting back.

Glad you found a fix.