2007-2018 Silverado Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller Review & Install

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

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[@chriswaite6413]

AmericanTrucks Chevy & GMC why did you stop selling this?

[@thisguy23]

Does the pedal commander overrides the governor as well???

[@carlosgomes7266]

Ep

[@carlosgomes7266]

Yes

[@sergeysmelnik]

People who like the pedal commander or any of the other clones have no idea how a throttle by wire system works. When you press down on the gas pedal your ecu sees the signal then sends your throttle body instructions on how far to open. The pedal commander attaches to the gas pedal and alters the signal that goes from the gas pedal to the ecu. The problem people are trying to fix with the device is the so called lag they feel when they press their gas pedal down and when the car actually starts moving. For some reason people think that the signal going from the gas pedal takes a long time to travel to the ecu and that is why they have a delay. The signal actually reaches the ecu instantly and the signal going from the ecu to the throttle body is instant as well. So why is there a delay? Because the automotive makers built it into the software. Its called torque management. If you slam your foot down to the floor what happens is the ecu says, nope, and gradually opens the throttle body not giving it full power right away because it doesnt want you to spin the tires and lose control of the car. Pretty much every modern car does this. So what does the pedal commander do? It lies to the ecu as to how far youre pressing the gas pedal. So if you press it 30 percent the ecu may see 50. So by the time youre at 70 to 80 to 90 percent the ecu is seeing 100 percent full throttle making it feel like the car is accelerating faster. The problem with this is that now the pedal resolution has been greatly lowered making it more light switch like and the 1 to 1 throttle pedal input vs output ratio has been thrown out which makes it feel less like the old throttle by cable systems which were 1 to 1 ratios. No matter what setting you have on the pedal commander the ecu will still slow down the rate at which your throttle opens since this product installs before the ecu signal and not after and torque management is still there. My opinion is that this product and all its clones are snake oil. These companies prey on people who dont understand how a modern throttle by wire system works. It doesnt get rid of any lag because there is none to get rid of. It will do nothing to how fast your car accelerates to sixty. Dont waste your money on this huge rip off. To get rid of that delay you have to get a tune which will remove torque management. Also, a tune can alter your throttle to output ratio to whatever your want making the pedal commander totally useless. Yes if you have both a tune and a pedal commander at the same time you have literally just flushed 300 bucks down the drain. This pedal commander is worth 30 bucks at most. My RC radio controller can do this exact same thing except I get to totally customize what my throttle does with a visual graph and lcd display plus I have atleast 20 more functions and its wireless all for 40 bucks. So please dont waste your money on this garbage product.

[@jayer-su3hu]

Sergey Melnik do most all tuners do away with torque management? Or do I have to look for one that specifies they do?

[@sergeysmelnik]

jayer 1981 Most tuning companies will lower the values by a noticeable amount. Some tuners like Lund for example will lower the amount plus adjust the throttle input vs output slightly. These two things combined will greatly change the feel of the car. I suggest you use a tuning company that will allow you to customize these settings. Also most of these companies will customize a lot more other settings like rpm red line limit, rpm hanging, engine braking and so on. If you have an auto tranny they can also totally customize how fast it shifts and at what rpm and so on.

[@Turbolagged]

Amen!

[@SoCal_rnr]

You're better off getting a real tuner

[@McLivin410]

Sergey Melnik this will not void the warranty like a tune will.

[@craptainofsea]

I have one. On a Ford Raptor. Don't call it a gimmick or fake. Huge difference from with to without. I loved it at first. That being said, I've had it on for 2 years. I started noticing odd shifting, especially down shifting, or not shifting. Like to the point I thought something was f*cked up. I took the Pedal Commander off, and my problems are gone. I don't go by what people "say" ---- I go by what I actually experience, and that is what I've experienced.

[@blakereed7217]

love how yall have a video for EVERYTHING makes installs so much easier

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for the support!!

[@drv2278]

Have this on my 2015 1500, put it on sport + with medium-high sensitivity , you’ll keep up with some cars you think you wouldn’t be able too. Slap dual exhaust on your truck and you’ll have it sounded like a race car with that fuel richness

[@jdssurf]

it only changes the timing between you pedal going down and the car moving forward, no power added

[@teagreen2220]

Love it, on a modified 2017, only changes throttle sensitivity. Been using it no issues for 5 years now.

[@1vic967]

This dude like my wife. Rounding down when she buys something. “Comes in around the 200 dollar mark.” But the like is 299 so be 300😂😂😂

[@1vic967]

Link*

[@ikg2004]

$300 price tag is for the Bluetooth version. the one he is displaying is the non-Bluetooth version which is around $200. lol but i was thinking the same thing.

[@Adam-eo5yl]

359$ USD plus shipping is close to 500$ CAN.

[@ioanetauanuu2460]

200 yeah I thought so too until they said it was 300 😂

[@bigjames4rmpa]

I bought two, and installed them on my Adidas running shoes. Now I'm making 2 extra buff horses at my feet, and 2 FOOT pounds of tourque.

[@steamhard]

I bought it n it’s awesome! Worth the money.

[@MikeBMW]

It's great for controlling throttle response on wet days and dry days. On wet days, helps to keep from spinning the tires while in 2 wheel drive mode when set to the lowest level. And the newest model can be controlled via a smart phone.

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Totally! Thanks for watching.

[@memomemorias7863]

I connected it to my bicycle and it gave me 10 hp to the wheel

[@donearl6675]

😂😂

[@Danster547]

Holy

[@archelfrancisco]

Hi, very informative, advanced, and complete information regarding the throttle controller, thank you, but I have a question I hope the admin or AmericanTrucks Chevy & GMC can answer regarding safety issues, My question is what if the throttle controller's device suddenly fails? or the little wire cut? Do we still have the control of gas pedal? or it will be back to normal mode? Thank you for hoping AmericanTrucks Chevy & GMC can enlighten us. thank you again!

[@sekou777]

Great question

[@joshdiaz4011]

Put this on my electric scooter and I ran into a mailbox 🤬 0-60 in 2 seconds flat

[@jacobscotty4928]

I love my pedal Commander works perfectly fine on my 08 Chevy 2500 HD brought that old vortec right to life

[@teamcummins]

Was it pretty noticeable?

[@jacobscotty3245]

@@teamcummins I bought mine for a hundred bucks off Facebook marketplace

[@_possum_jenkins_]

Do you have to select/power it on manually every time you turn on truck? Like, does it remember last setting it was on last?

[@bengatto654]

Have you had any problems with it in the long run?

[@bananafuzzy7291]

does it have to be a truck? or can it be like a big suv?

[@lostkid6464]

If it's a gm it shouldn't be an issue, if i remember correctly pc65 is for most gm makes and models including ones with a 4.8,5.3,6.0

[@ignaciohernandezortega7313]

Would the pedal comander affect the engine or transmission ? And would it void the factory warranty?

[@RealSuperRando]

It will void the warranty if it’s found on your vehicle at service.

[@liammaupin9492]

Will this work on the suburban?

[@rockycadieux4642]

Or be more aggressive with your go pedal, save $$.

[@sergeysmelnik]

Yep, its literally the exact same thing.

[@byammine]

That doesn’t remove the delay

[@aph7875]

Does this work on an 07 Silverado classic?

[@tatuado5875]

Hey can I use a pedal commander on my 2006 Chevy Silverado 5.3 I called the company and they said that they only make it for 2007 and up

[@user-le4tl3uu4j]

I'm sold, please take my money Pedal Commander!

[@Stop_the_cap311]

Can I tune my truck and then add the pedal commander? Because I have 33s and I would like to tune my truck and correct the tire size with the tune.

[@craigbeles7435]

I was wondering the same thing..

[@ridingwiththereids]

If you want your power back, put your money into a set of 4:10 gears in your front and rear differentials. Not on this garbage.

[@drunkmike9943]

Yes it works with almost all tuners. I have a hypertech tuner and the pedal commander on my truck

[@MysonJayden2009]

I have a pedal commander... But here is my question, is it safe to drive with pedal commander in city mode, but my gear selected in the car is in sport mode?

[@jacobn3160]

Patrick Shirley sport mode isn't going to add any power. So yes it's fine

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

Okay more throttle response would be great but what about when you let off the throttle, does it let off just as fast as you push the accelerator pedal? My 14 Silverado has very slow throttle let off. I hate this drive by wire, my can am commander and maverick both had it. The engine does not rev down fast at all, so will this cure that issue?

[@sergeysmelnik]

This doesnt do anything to throttle response because the response is instant to begin with. To cure your problem you need a tune.

[@paulrosas9732]

I purchased a pedal commander for a ram 2019 diesel truck, but my question is, will that same pedal commander work on a ram diesel truck 2021, both are 3500. Thx

[@phantomreaper6898]

it should yeah just go ahead and make sure the connections are the same with the pedal from ur other truck and then u will see if its compatible

[@alexcarbajal6632]

Does any codes come out or check engine light ? I have a 2012 4.8l silverado

[@Tigerwolf291]

Good video and like the explanation of the modes. Would you know what the difference in terms of % or something like that would be between say City 1 and City 2. I would think they have to be very similar. Obviously jumping from City to Sport there is a difference but is Sport neutral much different than City +4?

[@dioniciorosado7763]

What about the speed governor tha work for tha ??

[@sparksgarage1114]

Make one for an 04?

[@steamhard]

Can the DiabloSport marathon active fuel management module be used with this? I regularly drive west to east coast at least once a year. I’m curious if the two can be used together for that or for everyday use.

[@1207integra]

I have both of them install on my 2018 no problem

[@danniecarmona2509]

​@@1207integraany hard shifting in low gears?

[@mcocho25]

All pedal commander are the same? Or I need to buy a specific pedal commander for my 2008 Chevy Silverado?

[@J42789]

Can I use this if I already tuned my truck with the Diablo sport tuner?!?! Worth it?

[@trapboyjack5179]

I had mine custom tuned and still feel a bit of throttle delay. Lmk if you have figured out an answer to this.

[@lastcowboy3161]

any drain on the bat.?when truck cut off

[@johnnyperez2048]

Which is better Pedal Commander or JMS Pedal Max ?

[@trevorknezha8181]

Way to go on all these videos at them

[@alwalker4935]

Will this fit the 19 RST?

[@mrcorona77777]

What year is the silverado in this video?

[@AZpatriot69.]

What was the idea behind torque management that GM programmed into thier vehicles?

[@Bmc1025]

Reduce warranty repairs

[@AZpatriot69.]

How dumb.

[@Maverick09171]

Also emissions and fuel economy

[@robertpursley4907]

To put less stress on the transmission and at least try and help from people pushing there trucks too hard and blowing up there transmission

[@sharetasker4292]

Can you review the Hikeit Throttle Controller?

[@mrlilsmokey487]

What is the delay for?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Fuel economy! 😅 -Zach

[@mrlilsmokey487]

@@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC Oh 💀

[@rogeliolopez4866]

Would this fit for a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

This will not fit a 2006 GMC Sierra, sorry! -Zach

[@JC-kq3ny]

I'd say he beat it like a dead horse...do we really need to see you play with velcro or teach us about sticking it to the dash?

[@djayt1215]

By that logic did we really need to see him plugging it it, or changing the settings?

[@cyb3644]

Why not

[@louindorato6855]

Is the light supposed to stay on after shutting off the vehicle ? Or should I be shutting it off ?

[@franciscotavarez4138]

Hola amigo ,the superships trail D2 ,and pedal commander can work together ,good ,tell me please ,l buy pedal C ,and superchips for my jk ,,,thank you

[@jaynori8321]

Wonder if this will void a factory warranty?🤔

[@Aberybourne]

Does anyone know if it fits on 2005 chevy suburban 5.3

[@maxstuckert]

Would this work on a mustang? Or is there set specifications for trucks

[@raptorjohn4382]

You’ll have to get one made for the mustang

[@paulhutton2720]

so in 6 months you decided it was junk and pulled it from your store?

[@jamesavery6671]

Kid plugged it in his grandma and rode her in town at a buck fifty and rolled her. Pulled it off the shelfs after that

[@nx8618]

James Avery lmao what

[@steamhard]

Got it n love it

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@billyschwartz8326]

can you use on 06 tahoe

[@austinwilson453]

can you disable AFM with this?

[@evludincerimovic9458]

No

[@pedrojoelrosa8156]

Hello Is it possible to add this if I already have a bully dog tuner

[@sparksgarage1114]

Yes!

[@ralphsoto1716]

Can you combine it with a AFM/ dod delete? And does it leave a trace on the ecm?

[@markgriffin74]

I did and it works good still trying to find the best setting on the pedal commander for every day driving

[@Minnace2society]

It removes the DoD also?

[@dg-man211]

Any problems running the pedal commander and the range afm?? My truck started jerking or something and had a check engine light, my truck stalled took it to the shop and they said my fuel pump is going out, not sure if it has anything to do with the products.

[@cuartaescuadra1897]

@@dg-man211did it?

[@mikechiplaskey7455]

The pedal commander will eventually put your truck in limp mode, you will get a throttle pedal position sensor error. I put a new gas pedal in and again after a few months another throttle pedal position sensor error so I removed the pedal commander and had no problems since. It's a waste of 300 bucks.

[@KristianSalas1]

you probably tried to switch modes while in gear I've had one on my Silverado 2500 for 6 months now still haven't come across any issues yet, there's literally a discloser that tells you not to do so or it'll go into limp mode.

[@papabear3671]

I know a guy that'll give you twenty bucks for it, if your looking to get rid of it. Just throwing that out there.

[@chris1k_]

@@KristianSalas1 so don’t switch modes while in gear ? I’m lookin into getting one for my 2015 Silverado 1500

[@KristianSalas1]

@@papabear3671 hahahahahahahahaha

[@KristianSalas1]

@@chris1k_ yeah don't do that you'll send it into limp mode bring it to a stop put it in park switch the mode then go. just give it a sec when doing all that

[@Jdog651]

Does this void the warranty and will it work on a 2018 gmc 1500

[@donnyd6277]

Any modifications similar to this will void warranty.

[@raseil80]

Absolutely not!

[@tcurtez]

donald forbes has no clue what he is talking about

[@viixiconik]

can this be used with the Range AFM disabler? wondering since i'm running the Range...

[@isaiahbabb8612]

l Pronox how’s the range experience so far I ordered mine this week suppose to get It tomorrow

[@viixiconik]

@@isaiahbabb8612 definitely a must have if u got aftermarket exhaust system. Loving mine.

[@isaiahbabb8612]

Got to me early on Friday installed and yea it’s great, I have the borla atak exhaust setup, the little red led inside is a nice touch with my red truck too lol

[@johnf1577]

Can you use Both at the same time ?

[@viixiconik]

@@johnf1577 don't see why not

[@BubbyPlaisan]

Oh!! A Pedal Commander!! Lost 2 Gen V’s with them. Don’t ever use in auto Manuel, no rev limiter. Your engine constantly goes to diagnostic mode. Anyone want a few. 1 for a 2019+ 6.2 Trail boss…1 for a 2007 2009 Silverado. 100.

[@heavytrucks5237]

That device made my truck reduce engine power witch means a check engine light. Make sure you have a scanner on broad with. Because when my pedal commander took a shit my truck stop functioning correctly.

[@elalex27]

I disconnected my battery and it was wiped. I learned it was the Bluetooth app so I only change it from the device

[@heavytrucks5237]

@@elalex27 I think it would be better to have a scanner. Disconnecting the battery is a little bit of a hassle for me my truck is lifed and on 35s. But you make a good point Disconnecting the battery does erase codes

[@benzw2505]

@@heavytrucks5237 Take your throttle body off and clean it. 9 out of 10 times reduced engine power is from dirty TB. Adding the pedal commander increases sensitivity of pedal and TB. Any bit of sluge or dried carbon on the flap causes it to stick.

[@sharetasker4292]

can you review the hikeit throttle controller?

[@Timbermonkey360]

All the pedal commanders I've found are priced at $299-$330 not around $200 🤔

[@ickdon7999]

This video is 6 years old lol. Biden-flation

[@SuperKiller177]

Can you pair this with an active fuel management disable device

[@shilohl3191]

Does it work for gmc?

[@jacobscotty3245]

If you have an electronic throttle

[@rickysanchez1023]

Put it on my wheelchair got crippled again

[@sekou777]

I’m supposed to get one of these but I fear I may just rack up a bunch of speeding tickets..

[@Greenkabin]

When installing this device does the remote have to be 30ft away from the truck? Or only certain car do that

[@julianhuitron2663]

does it work on a 2007 chevy silverado classic body style

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Do they have one for camaro ss

[@pedalcommander1922]

Yes, for 2009 and newer.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Pedal Commander awesome i have a 15 and hate throttle by wire and would love to have it feel more like a cable in how responsive i also have a 99 lm7 z71 and i like how touchy the throttle is where my Camaro is like cold molasses in how it reacts

[@sergeysmelnik]

This product will make your car feel less like throttle by cable, dont waste your money. Get a tune to solve the issue which is torque management.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Sergey Melnik thats my new plan then

[@fellowfighter88]

Thats a gimmick... It just tricks the computer into think your appling more gas then you really are.... To get rid of throttle lag it has to be tune out

[@craptainofsea]

The first number (the time in seconds) doesn't matter. It just needs to be a constant in the comparison (in bold below). The second number, although I don't know the exact differences, everyone agrees that Pedal Commander makes your throttle body open more with less press of the gas pedal. So explain how this is this wrong: (remember, you said the throttle body is open further with the same press of the gas pedal). In both instances below, imagine that you press the pedal to 100%. It takes TIME on a clock to press your gas pedal from 0 to 50%, 85%, 100% etc. The more you push it, the more time it takes. Just like slamming a door shut. It takes more time for it to completely shut than it does to to go 25% of the way shut. The comparison below, imagine you press the pedal 100% in. How did does it take? Lets say approximately 1 second. Again, doesn't matter...it takes the same time to press whether you have PC or don't. *Without Pedal Commander - after 1/3 second you are at 33% throttle. With Pedal Commander - after 1/3 second you are at 70% throttle. *So now imagine....at 1/2 second in to the process of pressing the pedal in, will your vehicle will be FURTHER ahead on the road if it is at 70% throttle vs only 33% throttle? * I had a pedal commander. It works. For the reason I stated above. To understand my reason...you need to be able to read and comprehend. Many can't do that. I'm not saying it adds HP... doesn't do that. In fact, I took mine off because it caused weird shifting problems.

[@sdjlopez1]

Will this Pedal Commander work with a 2017 Silverado 5.3L with eAssist?

[@mikec3454]

Did you ever find the answer? I’m wondering the same.

[@quadmania59]

Post a video of a product thats out of stock.

[@tomwoods5980]

Does this void warrenty?

[@I5ZQ8]

Tom Woods no. It's not a tune s0 it doesn't modify any parameters in the ECU. if you have an issue with your truck just take it off and no one will know that it was on. Unlike tuning that leavs a code in tue ECU on newer trucks that the dealers can see even if you flash it back to stock.

[@stevengolson441]

@@I5ZQ8 Thanks for that answer

[@omarlynn2992]

Nice!! JayZ Where I'm From. In My Life. Volume One

[@mysticgaming1730]

I believe I have a check engine light on because of this installation. I currently have the code p2138 sometimes when it’s on it runs fine and when it’s off it throws a code and my truck goes into limp mode

[@alexcarbajal6632]

Update?

[@mysticgaming1730]

@@alexcarbajal6632 I have replaced the gas pedal and code is still on. The truck just sits In the driveway now.

[@alexcarbajal6632]

@@mysticgaming1730 never went to take off the code?

[@mysticgaming1730]

@@alexcarbajal6632 I reset the code, I’ve also disconnected the battery multiple times. There is a code p2137 and p2138.

[@alexcarbajal6632]

@@mysticgaming1730 dayhm so it ant worth it ? 🤦‍♂️

[@djt6753]

why don't trucks have this from the start?

[@thisguy3807]

Because of vehicle dependability. It bypasses the ECU witch could cause problems with valve timing, knocking sensor, and so on.

[@MrLeno1982]

What a dumb mounting option. Spend $200 and you get Velcro to stick on on your dash with a big ass wire hanging off!! “This is a great option...”

[@Nicholas1999]

400$ in Canada 🇨🇦

[@Andrew-ez3tq]

Did anyone else noticed that Adam looks like Alex Russell aka Jim street in SWAT CBS show! This guy famous lol!

[@trevorknezha8181]

Is Adam

[@darrrenbetker4266]

why doesnt chevy just fix the problem?

[@ClericalConsequences]

It’s not a “problem.” It’s how they designed it.... intentionally.

[@darrrenbetker4266]

@@ClericalConsequences IF ITS NOT A PROBLEM THEN WHY DIS THEY BUILD A DEVICE TO ELIMINATE IT? i OWN ONE AND YEAS ITS A PROBLEM.

[@ClericalConsequences]

@@darrrenbetker4266 Chevy didn’t design the pedal commander. From the perspective of the designer of the vehicle, there is no problem. It’s exactly how they want it.

[@darrrenbetker4266]

@@ClericalConsequences so.....why did they make it with a delay? and why then do people pay allot of money to get rid of it?

[@ClericalConsequences]

@@darrrenbetker4266 because auto manufacturers have to balance fuel economy, safety, performance, and other factors. A relatively mushy throttle response means a safer vehicle that uses less fuel, at the expense of a little performance. People who buy pedal commanders (and I am one of them) want to have control over that balance themselves, and to be able to shift their priority towards performance or fuel economy as it suits them.

[@scottsymonds1950]

um none of them are under 200 bucks as claimed

[@djayt1215]

He didn't say under 200. He said just about 200

[@NewtonWashinton]

looks like its made by Tonka

[@donearl6675]

👍👍

[@holdshiftt2run308]

Where is the review?

[@thatkyleguy1289]

These comments have to be some of the worst attempts at English grammar I have ever seen!!

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

thatkyleguy 1...........The mentality of the millennial morons ranks close to bird droppings. Wait until these idiots start breeding. Dumbing down of America continues!

[@thatkyleguy1289]

Bob Smith I kinda hope they keep leaving out words to shorten their statements to where they eventually just don't talk anymore.

[@j_rod75]

Why wouldn’t you just spend a little extra money and buy a legit programmer?

[@wisenthefools]

Because none of the programmers I know have that ability. This isn’t something in the tune, it’s a mechanical/design issue. Your programmer can’t boost the electric signal from the pedal to the TB.

[@edwinalexander1170]

Talking without actually moving the vehicle for testing.

[@homersimpson2980]

I am the throttle commander for my truck. Not this gadget!

[@EE-wk4dn]

Dont get this! I got it for 2016 silverado it was working good for like 2 yrs and and after a while my engile light turn on and the reduced power engine, it was telling me to replace my acceleration pedal sensor so i took off the pedal comander ,and the problem stop i just did a restart on the truck and now it’s working nice than ever . Didn’t need to replace anything.WASTE OF 300 dollars

[@fxdwings]

Pedal commander sucks. Had nothing but issues with this one. Puts truck into limp mode. They fixed it 2x third time they told me I had to pay for everything. Junk keep away

[@RealSuperRando]

This will void your warranty.

[@DanielSmith-uz6vh]

No

[@RealSuperRando]

Daniel Smith That wasn’t a question, it’s a statement. I’m a service tech at a dealership and if I find one of these on a vehicle I’m servicing I’m required to report it for a warranty void. You better remove it before you go into service.

[@DanielSmith-uz6vh]

@@RealSuperRando Oh! Thanks. I was just going by the manufacturer's statement. They said to hide it also because the dealership would try and void your warranty, but the law is on my side. You would be in for a fight which if you would ultimately win if you were up for a fight. The problem would have to be directly attributed to the aftermarket device.

[@lobomichoacano915]

No make sense install the device

[@tomcalvirt9391]

Pedal commander works good idk wut everyone is talking about im happy with it pedal monster sounds like they copied it and made it safer lol its pretty safe to me

[@360MAG5.9]

anyone know if this can work on a 2002 silverado 2500 hd 6.0 vortec??