Service Trailer Brake System ...It Won't Stop Dinging!!!

[@noahkeith4366]

My Ram 1500 just started doing this. Driving me insane! lol

[@livetoshredgnar]

Thanks so much! Exact same issue on my way home from the job site. I found it happened more so in the evening than morning, strange!

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Same here. Not a problem in the morning, wouldn’t shut up driving home from work in the evening.

[@MontanaWelldigger]

You're so right on the dielectric grease, not on the inside!!! It is an insulator.

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

If I can save just one soul...

[@devondallaspainter7123]

Dude my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has the same deal. It comes and goes with the that error. This helped out tremendously!!!!

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Mine was doing it after sitting in the parking lot at work in the heat. Never did it when driving in the morning. I’m guessing the interior would heat up and things inside the switch would expand and cause the warning to set off.

[@davidmcdonald5498]

Bro!! You are the man. This video was the realest shit. I owe you a beer

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

I like beer.

[@ericstephens5271]

Great video

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Thanks for watching!

[@realangustube]

Gracias amigo,good video😊

[@Tcrunk365]

Gonna try switch first. Love the commentary. Lol

[@theraVen27]

Had wet snow and freezing weather this week and mine was going off everything I touched the break. Today it’s warmed up and not a peep

[@codyheldt8487]

Just now watching this video because I’m having the same issue with my 2016 tahoe!

[@dougberry1011]

My ‘09 2500HD Silverado has a different module locate inside the frame by the left rear tire. Not easy to change. Changed it out. Problem didn’t go away. What year is your truck?

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Mine was a 2015.

[@jdub264]

Ever get it figured out? I’ve got an 09 2500HD with the same issues.

[@dougberry1011]

@@jdub264 nope. Chevy dealer worked in it. It comes and goes. It even comes on when trailer isn’t hooked up. Have changed the controller in the dash as well. Going into the Chevy dealer again on Monday.

[@jdub264]

@@dougberry1011 I’m sorry to hear it’s not been figured out, I hope your dealer can get it sorted.

[@senorrobbie1985]

Do you know if the location for this module is located in the same place (below the spare tire) on a 2011 Yukon XL Denali?? Thanks!!

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

I’m not sure where on a Yukon it’s located.

[@codyheldt8487]

I love the commentary 🤣🤣

[@jessicaosbin9107]

So did this fix the problem that’s what I need to know

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Replacing the controller switch on the dash fixed it.

[@brentdavis8841]

I have a 2016 2500HD I was getting check trailer wire with dads trailer, and then finally it started to say service trailer brake system. I changed the brake controller and the brake control module. It now says trailer connected and brakes are working, but I hooked up to my buddies trailer and it said service trailer brake system. ( I think his is wired wrong ) his other buddy had problems with it. My issue should be fixed

[@Geezy314]

Nice easy video thanks sir!

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

You’re very welcome Bobby! Thank you for taking time to check it out and leave a comment. It’s very much appreciated.

[@Manofhonor007]

Thanks for the video 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

You’re welcome, hope it helped.

[@MichaelAddis]

Someone told me it needed to be taken to a dealer to program the module... is that true?

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

I can't say for certain if that's completely true or not. I did not need to taker mine in when I swapped the module the first time.

[@wizpopr]

I have a 2019 that gives me intermittent "Check Trailer Wiring" messages. It comes and goes. Nothing wrong with the wiring. It has all been tested. The controller is throwing a code, but the dealership can't reproduce the problem, so they won't fix it. Unfortunately, I can replace the module, but have to find someone to program the computer to see it. Aggravating as hell.

[@victorknott3123]

This is exactly what is going on with my 2015 Sierra. The owners manual , does not tell you anything on diagnostics.

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

you think they would have had a recall on that. i have to do the same thing. what they charge ya for that part?

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

No recalls from what I can find. I’ve come across folks getting this message with fairly low miles too. Mine happened around 135K mile. One comment though said his 2021 was doing it. The module cost me $34. The dash switch which is what ended up fixing it, was $44. Both from Amazon.

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

@@jazzlejohnson5364 so you bought the module and then the switch? wow the switch the gm dealer ship by my house wants 135 for the switch.

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

I swapped the module in the first video. Seemed to work for a day or two but came back. I swapped the switch in the second video. Hasn’t made a peep since. Been over a month now and all’s well. I got an OEM switch from Amazon for $43.

[@konstantinostsaprazis3562]

I have a 2017 2500HD with only 28,000 miles and every once in awhile I get the message on my center console…gonna look into changing the switch first.

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Dang, that’s low mileage too. Too low to be having issues like this.

[@robpancyrz9212]

I swapped the relay at the dash and did the one above the spare and it did nothing I literally just went to the car wash pressure washed the shit out of the plug and the hit it good with the dryer and bada bing I finally have trailer brakes again and can pull the camper

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

There you go! Worked for somebody else! I did all three but the dash switch is what was magic for me. I didn’t go as far as hammering my plug with a pressure washer, but I did clean it.

[@MOTMSLT]

I’ll try this out when I can

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

I’ve had a few folks blast it with a pressure washer and viola!! Everything works again.

[@ashtonekermeyer7214]

Do you have a link or part number?

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

The trailer brake switch is what fixed mine in the next video. That P/N is 84108373 on the Amazons. The module in this video has a P/N of 141398 off the Amazons as well.

[@docbrown6550]

Is there a way to dismiss it at all?

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Not that I’ve come across.

[@HereWeGoSteelers]

I have to make this same repair tomorrow on my Dad's 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. What was the secret to not breaking the red tab? Do we have to worry about any funny codes being sent the trucks computer once we disconnect the brake module? Thank You

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

I’m not sure why I saw so many people say they broke the red tab. I used a small flat blade screwdriver to push the locking tab back. It didn’t take much to get it to slide back and unlock. I didn’t have any codes pop up. The module didn’t actually fix my problem though. I posted a follow up video last weekend where I replaced the switch in the dash. That seems to have fixed my problem. Hopefully the module will fix your dad’s issue. If not, I’d swap the switch.

[@HereWeGoSteelers]

@@jazzlejohnson5364 Thank you once again for helping us Sir.

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Glad to do it.

[@rickjeckel5281]

How much was the switch

[@HereWeGoSteelers]

@@rickjeckel5281 GM Genuine Parts 84108373 Black Trailer Brake Control Switch Assembly is about $44 on Amazon & $55 at the local auto parts stores.

[@Columbus1492]

I'm starting out a 560 mile trip and mines doing it lol

[@orlandojardines170]

Hey your truck is a diesel?

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

5.3 gasser. No diesels in the garage just yet.

[@orlandojardines170]

😲😲

[@orlandojardines170]

I have same problem with my truck 2015 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 diesel but I don’t know how’s fix .

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Orlando, check out the comments in those videos. Some were able to clean the trailer connector at the bumper and fix it. One fella replaced a fuse and fixed it. Some were able to fix it by swapping the switch on the dash.

[@mikehelm8030]

@@orlandojardines170 I have the same truck. Did you get yours fixed?

[@Manofhonor007]

I have a 2018 it drives me crazy because it dis activates my damn cruise control 😒 🤬🤬

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Yes!! It would be relentless on my way home from work.

[@ELI-vm9yf]

My Yukon has this exact same problem so freaking annoying!!!!!!!!!!

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Extremely annoying!!!

[@ChrisRobert-mf9ko]

Sorry but if you don’t get a code on scanner for that part then that’s not your problem

[@TheBracket1]

Video could have been done in 60 seconds

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Hell I could make them all 60 seconds long but y'all wouldn't get as much time to see my ugly mug.

[@gillafunk]

2 minutes in and still yammering. I gave up watching. Disliked.

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

Well bless your little heart.

[@brianmillsap6438]

This video is 14 minutes too long. Bla bla bla

[@yearg4975]

Waste of time

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

It happens.

[@gregsilva1472]

I can’t get past the rambling

[@jazzlejohnson5364]

It's easy to get past, just click onto another video.