Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
152 NHTSA complaints about electrical system: integrated trailer brake control issues across 12 makes and 38 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
152 filings · 38 models · 12 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 152 ODI rows
- MODELS 38 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 12 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 3.3% 5 crash-flagged
- RANK #270 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries
Filing-volume peers
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#270 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 38 models). Open Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (category leader) →
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL severity reading
The standout signal for electrical system: integrated trailer brake control is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 152 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Chevrolet Silverado 3500 against BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM on filing totals before treating electrical system: integrated trailer brake control volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | |
| 3 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 4 | Ford F-150 | |
| 5 | Ford F-350 SD | |
| 6 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 7 | Ford F-250 | |
| 8 | GMC Sierra 3500 | |
| 9 | Ford F-450 SD | |
| 10 | Ford F-150 Hybrid | |
| 11 | Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| 12 | RAM 3500 | |
| 13 | RAM 2500 | |
| 14 | Dodge RAM 3500 | |
| 15 | Toyota Tundra | |
| 16 | GMC Sierra 2500 | |
| 17 | Ford F-350 | |
| 18 | Dodge RAM 2500 | |
| 19 | RAM 1500 | |
| 20 | Nissan Kicks | |
| 21 | Nissan Frontier | |
| 22 | KIA Sorento | |
| 23 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 24 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | |
| 25 | Honda CR-V | |
| 26 | GMC Yukon Denali | |
| 27 | GMC Yukon | |
| 28 | Ford Maverick | |
| 29 | Ford Fiesta | |
| 30 | Ford F-250 SD |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a travel trailer, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the trailer brakes became inoperabl
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and hauling an RV, the trailer brakes intermittently became inoperable. The message "Trailer Brakes Disconnect
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the OEM trailer brake controller indicated that the trailer brake was disconnected even though it was attached correctly. The failure occurred
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the message “Service Trailer Brake System” was displayed on the instrument panel while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to t
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the trailer brakes became inoperable. The trailer brake system failure message was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, where it was d
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and towing a trailer or an RV, the brake pedal was depressed, and the trailer brake failed to
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the trailer brake control failed to operate as needed while hauling a trailer. No warning light was illuminat
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the message “Trailer Brakes Disabled” was displayed. A dealer
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and hauling a horse trailer with several horses inside, the automatic headlights activated, and the trail
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the trailer brake control module failed to operate as needed while hauling a trailer, causing the trailer to lose braking capa
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH and towing a Forest River Riverstone Legacy 5th Wheel trailer, the brake pedal was depressed to slow f
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brake warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the failu
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. No warning light was illuminated. In a
I purchased the Curt Triflex Next Trailer Brake Controller GM Part # 19435732 ( Although may be sold through several part #s) from Jim Norton Chevrolet as this is a GM recommended part through the GM
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while towing a trailer and driving approximately 30 MPH, the electronic trailer braking system erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while hauling a 2020 Heartland Cyclone, the trailer brakes unexpectedly deactivated. The contact stated that the trailer brake
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and hauling a trailer, the trailer brakes failed to activate while depressing the brake pedal. During the
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, driving, or attempting to depress the brake pedal, the integrated trailer brake control failed to respond as intended
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly respond. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, the message ESC was display
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