Circuit/System Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The trailer brake control module (TBCM) monitors the ignition circuit. This diagnostic compares ignition state with the engine running state received over serial data to determine if there is an ignition circuit fault.