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The CURT 51170 Spectrum trailer brake controller offers professional-grade proportional braking with a factory-style dash interface. Featuring a triple-axis accelerometer for adaptive braking on hills and varied terrain, it separates the main module from the control knob for a sleek, unobtrusive installation. Easy to install with vehicle-specific harnesses, it provides intuitive manual override and real-time brake monitoring via tri-color LEDs, ensuring superior safety and control for your towing needs.










| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| Brand | CURT |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 3"L x 3.75"W |
| Exterior Finish | Painted |
| Specific Uses For Product | vehicle |
| Special Feature | Easy to Install |
| Included Components | Spectrum |
| Item Weight | 281 Grams |
| Metal Type | Aluminum, Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | CURT |
| UPC | 612314044382 |
| Model | Spectrum |
| Item Weight | 9.9 ounces |
| Item model number | 51170 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 51170 |
| OEM Part Number | 51170 |
| Position | Outside |
| Special Features | Easy to Install |
F**E
Great product
Very easy to install and worked great
E**L
Best controller out there!
Best controller I've used in the last 30 years. I've owned allot of brake controllers from every price point out there and this is the best. I set it up the first time, tweaked it once and haven't touched it in almost a thousand miles. No fiddling trying to get a better stop or working out the lurches of the trailer stopping you. I can ease to a stop or punch the brakes hard, and I get the right amount of braking every time without adjusting it again. It looks OEM in the truck and the brightness is plenty adjustable, this coming from someone who will turn his dash lights off to avoid distraction. It does it's thing and I just drive.
B**D
Great product and looks factory on my 2008 Silverado
I was looking for a brake controller that didnt get in the way of my knees, old style brake controllers always annoyed me and just plain look bad, so when i found out about this brake controller from curt that only shows a remote knob, i figured i would try it, it is very expensive compared to other brake controllers, but its kinda a specialty for people like me who dont like normal brake controllers, so i was willing to spend the money, first off ill say everyone that had problems with the controller flashing when not in use almost made me not buy it, but i figured i would wire a on/off switch if i had that problem but it never happened to mine, I havent actually hauled a trailer yet, but i did connect to one just to see what happens, nothing different than when not connected, except when i unplugged the trailer i did get the flashing blue lights which mean the trailer was disconnected, those lasted about 10 seconds and then it returned to the normal mode, for my fellow 07-13 silverado owners thinking about buying this, just make sure you order the wiring harness adapter, its like $8 you wire it up to your trucks already pre existing brake controller wires under the dash and then it plugs directly into the module that comes with the brake controller, and then connect the 2 wires to the fuse box under the dash, they are already there from the factory, google should make all that easy, but overrall its super simple to install and super easy to use, i should be hauling a trailer soon, if this is the last you hear from me about this brake controller it means it worked great, if it does not work great i will be back to change my review
J**K
Great controller, not a novice install
This was installed in a 2023 Silverado RST that did not come with a factory controller. Installation is straight forward and you are given two options to install the indicator/controll knob. I chose the drill through the dash trim method.Things they don't tell you in the manual:1. You have to remove the trim ring from the knob to install!2. There is a correct orientation when you put the pins into a connector.The knob itself is well designed and matches (at least in the GM) the esthetics of the other dash controls.Figure on 1 - 2 hours to install for a handy-capable owner.
J**V
Brake Controller
Easy install, easy set up. Operates smoothly compared to older unit.
G**N
Controller works, remote mouting is a nice feature, but....
It seems to work okay but the LED often stays lit, even if the vehicle is off.I found it quite annoying that, after braking, some LED's would stay lit. When this occurred, it wasn't always the same LED location or color but completely random. Often, a quick tap to the brake pedal would make it go off, until the next time I actually braked. Then, repeat the process. During the day, it wasn't awful but at night the LED's are very bright and very distracting. This issue occured whether or not I was towing, it was constant. Additionally, this was consistant between both vehicles I installed it in. The biggest issue i experienced is that the LED's would stay lit after i turned the vehicle off. So, you guessed it, my battery drained after I got out and the vehicle wouldn't start. I eventually contacted CURT customer support and they responded "this is a known issue with this model...". This is completly unacceptable to me so, i am replacing this unit and am done with CURT products.
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CURT provided excellent technical support addressing some minor installation problems.
I installed the CURT spectrum trailer brake controller in my 2023 GMC 2500 Siera. The controller was easy to install, looks and works great. The Installation problem was simply a blown fuse in the vehicle fuse box.
M**S
Works very well
Installed on a 2023 Lexus GX460. Very easy install and works as expected.
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