CHECK TRAILER WIRING and TRAILER NOT CONNECTED
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2010 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This message will be displayed if:
- The system detects a trailer with electric brakes is connected to the vehicle, and then the trailer harness becomes disconnected from the vehicle. If a trailer connection is made initially and the vehicle or trailer wiring connections is not correct the TRAILER NOT CONNECTED message will be displayed during the ignition key up as if there is no trailer connected.
- The trailer connection is recognized initially and then a disconnect occurs while the vehicle is stationary, this message will automatically turn off in about thirty seconds. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is reconnected.
- A disconnect of the trailer wiring harness occurs while the vehicle is moving, the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will continue until the ignition is turned off. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is re-connected or repairs are completed.
- There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes. The CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off.