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[@DennyDiesel]

Who else throws the instructions away immediately lol

[@DennyDiesel]

Glad im not the only one lmao

[@droppinggears1464]

Yup 🤣

[@jaferr14]

Dies the tailgate actually sssmash into the hitch? Looks like it drops pretty slow

[@mattd03411]

Never cause RTFM!

[@Veteran_Aviator]

Well if you read the instructions on the truck you would know that if you hold the step button for 3 seconds it will disable the step. Just do that when you have the hitch in. Cheap

[@anthonyjennette1467]

Not for nothing, but if you hold your tailgate button for 10 seconds, that portion of your tailgate wont open, GM already designed that override feature for you, also, as others have posted, B&M makes a incredibly drop that still allows the tailgate feature to work.

[@JoseOrtega-xn4mj]

Piece of mind specially when someone else pushes the button without even knowing...good job dude!

[@DennyDiesel]

Thanks buddy. For sure that was my biggest fear not me doing it someone esle haha

[@JoseOrtega-xn4mj]

@@DennyDiesel how is it holding? Still works no regrets?

[@DennyDiesel]

Works great love it

[@marccutright1207]

Great video. You showed the entire installation from the blind side of the hitch.

[@mcneilja1]

‼‼B&W makes a beautiful hitch that's height adjustable and has huge weight limits, AND CLEARS THE NEW TAILGATES!!‼‼

[@grg2106]

Which hitch are you referring to?

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

It’s so sad the ghetto wheels and rubber band tires you put on such a beautiful truck!!!

[@hawkowl455]

You was making me dizzy with moving your camera. I got thru it, thanks for showing this. Oakie doky Smokey😁

[@jamesglavich1426]

When you tossed the instructions I stopped the video. Do a little research, B&W and you leave the hitch installed. With the little pin switch I guess you have to take the hitch off if you want to use the multi-tailgate. Don't seem like a good option to remove the hitch so you can use the tailgate as a step. If you leave the hitch off where do you store it, under the rear seat? I don't know how much the little switch kit cost, but just apply the cost toward the B&W, I don't think you buy a better hitch in price range, and with towing, I would not shop price to save a couple dollars. After 3 or 4 years I would have thought GM could come with a little redesign, but that would be admitting that they screwed up in the first place.

[@TakeDeadAim]

Here's a better idea. When you don't have a trailer on....take the stinger out. Has worked for me over the last 4 decades...no BS switch or whatever. But I suppose, there are people who tear apart their dash to install a harness to deactivate the autostop...when there's already a button for it. Hey, someone's making money at least...

[@kylelewis1598]

Ever been rear ended... keep.that dude in

[@ocjohnweber9698]

Why not just buy the B&W hitch for the Multi Pro? It clears just fine...

[@stevepouliot6906]

Just make sure there's no hitch it's not that hard, I've never had a problem

[@MessiahKnight]

I’ll never understand the badge less and giant wheel trend these truck guys are going through. Good video.

[@ForeverZ01]

It’s the snowflake look, I don’t get it either. Dude did a good video though so props to him for that.

[@dariod8663]

Forget fixing the tailgate... for Christ sakes fix the feet on that truck!! Whoever put those God awful rims and tired on that truck should be tied to that hitch and drug down a dirt road for 10 miles. If you want your truck to look like a reached out el camino... just buy a roached out El camino... not a $64,000 truck!! Jeeessshhhhh...

[@DennyDiesel]

Wheels***

[@borkar001]

So the step is still useless with the fix, while hitch is installed?

[@Rdullen2]

The guys over at tailgatefix need to come up with a plug and play system so you don't have to cut factory wiring. Those scotch locks they use are questionable at best.

[@terry4183]

Or you could buy the B & M hitch for like $200.00 that was designed for the multipro gate and make no mods to your truck whatsoever. They have two versions 1 with 2 balls and 1 with three depending upon your needs. Also allows you to keep your hitch ready to go and protects you from some dumbass nicking your bumper while backing up towards your truck. And with it installed it doesn't stick out so you crack your knees on it. Just a thought.

[@DennyDiesel]

That hitch though at the hight I tow would need to be in the store position for my multi pro to work defeating the purpose of it!

[@terry4183]

If your happy with the switch that's all that matters. Everyone loves his or her truck customized there own way!! Which is what makes us all awesome truck owners!! For myself I prefer the B W hitch. Thanks for sharing and giving us truck owners ideas. Knowledge is power. Keep up the channel.

[@dh61957]

@@terry4183 This wouldn't work with what I tow either. It would tow too low. I went with the Curt plug and play system.

[@upshifter5316]

“A couple thousand dollar tailgate...” My, what silly times we live in when such words can be uttered in fact.

[@DennyDiesel]

Lol

[@CS-qc7np]

Great video! The stretched look isn’t for me, but the look works with your truck’s body style.

[@buffalobmf]

For how much the truck costs GM couldnt just add this in the trucks finale assembly. Or you know actually engineer it right so it doesnt hit without the sensor

[@DennyDiesel]

My exact thought haha

[@tailgatefix]

Great video Denny! Thanks so much for showing other GMC Truck owners with the Multipro Tailgate just how easy it is to protect that beautiful tailgate!

[@DennyDiesel]

Thanks guys, Awesome product!

[@grg2106]

This was first video I found with detailed installation, thank you so much. To be honest, I decided to go with the Curt brand because I felt their product was better with the connectors and all!!

[@danzilla3223]

Engineers really dropped the ball on that on

[@DennyDiesel]

For sure

[@james2042]

technically they dropped the tailgate

[@ginonet]

You had one job!!!

[@trip5086]

Sometimes I wonder if GM engineers are pot heads or just don’t give a F about their job. I can remember when this tailgate came out and dealers were like “Wait a minute…what if you have a ball in….”. Just poor ass planning

[@PD6421]

This is an April fools video right? This is trash. Would never last when dirt/snow/salt/water hits it. Looks like a waste of money.

[@tonyy33055]

Let us know how this has worked out for you a year from now. 🤦🏽‍♂️..

[@DennyDiesel]

Will do buddy

[@fastfed]

WTF is wrong with your tires... and rims..

[@DennyDiesel]

Nothing

[@jasonpypsaeris4643]

So it works good until the day someone puts the pin in reverse and opens the split gate.

[@wc553]

Since adding the headlights every time you show the front of your truck it looks so complete now.

[@DennyDiesel]

Absolutely!

[@shufflerp3868]

Not good that it does not work when flipped. You will forget it one day. I prefer not to keep a ball in and only use it when I need it and then remove it.

[@deank9302]

You all need to do a little checking because B&W has fixed this issue. They already have a receiver hitch designed for this tailgate.

[@DennyDiesel]

Yeah but you have to have the hitch in the store position or it will still hit

[@1duramaxhd]

I’m really wanting a new GMC , even though the tailgate seems goofy since most trucks keep hitches on 24/7 , however I haven’t bought one yet because I’m afraid I want be able to modify the you know what, I guess my question is did you do your truck before the epa finally had there last crack down on PPEI and motor ops ??

[@DennyDiesel]

Hey I did it after

[@Veteran_Aviator]

I thought the tailgate was a gimmick piece of junk. I literally use it every day. It’s great. If nothing else you can put it down to reach things further back in the bed.

[@crisburkhalter272]

Fine truck, why ruin it with ghetto rims/tires? It's so wrong in so many ways.

[@DennyDiesel]

Ok boomer

[@novadude65]

Take your truck to the dealer, there's an update available.

[@Jbmc65]

There is a much better one that you splice nothing

[@itybitygangsta]

Easy fix dont buy it

[@DennyDiesel]

Then have some moron dent the tailgate when they accidently open it on me when I’m towing lol.

[@blkfeet29]

I know this video is older but on the "newer" models if you press and hold the top button on the tailgate your lights will flash and that means the drop down part is locked. So it won't drop down and hit your hitch.

[@darylbelden2134]

B&W trailer hitches

[@donearl6675]

"Denny"👍👍!

[@DennyDiesel]

Thanks buddy 👍🏼

[@billmiller6871]

Or just buy the proper hitch b&w make a hitch that doesnt hit annnnnnnd its awsome

[@DennyDiesel]

You still gotta flip the hitch around or it will hit

[@billmiller6871]

@@DennyDiesel wrong!!!

[@DennyDiesel]

Think as you please

[@onlyeasydaywasyesterday]

Why are you worried a hitch you know you ain't worried about pulling anything with that mall crawler

[@thewoodthatcould8161]

I saw where you made the comment that the Duramax was making 620HP and 1400Fpt me and a few other people were just wondering where you got those numbers from? Sweet truck btw

[@DennyDiesel]

Thanks man. That’s just what it makes with the tune. That’s from the tuner and from people putting them on the dyno

[@thewoodthatcould8161]

Thanks for the reply. You probably already know this but just wanted to give you a heads up with a tune like that because I love the truck and the channel! But if you watch Banks power on killing a 2020 duramax Mr. Banks made this statement. “At 550 horsepower the stock turbo is done. Are some tuners able to squeeze more out of it? Yes, by putting it on kill. In this episode, Gale takes the turbo to its limit to explain variable geometry, why the turbine is so important and how to know when the turbo is in choke.” -Gale Banks

[@DennyDiesel]

Yeah I saw that. Thanks for the heads up. Not sure how true that is because I know of hundreds of people on the 620 tune and no turbo issues yet but I’ll keep you in the loop!

[@matthewgray1115]

Great video man I love your channel👍

[@DennyDiesel]

Thanks buddy!

[@brianbarclay4316]

You wouldn’t need that if GM had a decent design team. That is what you get when they try to out do Ford...epic fail!

[@DennyDiesel]

Defiantly should have been a factory option!

[@jeremyclutterbuck4665]

Sorry but that step Ford installs on the F150 is not even close to the GMC MultiPro tailgate. It’s even second class compared to the corner steps on all GM bumpers. I was concerned about my tailgate hitting the hitch but my easy fix is to never leave the hitch in without the trailer hooked up. That way not only do I not smash my gate but I can also use this tailgate. I originally thought the tailgate was a joke but in very short time I have found it to be one of the best features on the truck.

[@briandjordjevic9969]

You think gm would build it into to tailgate

[@DennyDiesel]

You would think haha

[@openyoureyes3113]

Yes but when it fails they’re responsible for the tailgate? Sometimes it’s best not to solve a problem when you create one!

[@anthonyjennette1467]

They did, just press and hold the tailgate button for 10 seconds, the lights with flash and that feature will be overridden.

[@uaespetsnaz2391]

You can press the upper button for 3 seconds and it will be disabled until you hold it for 3-4 seconds again

[@TheAmritsarsingh]

GM spent 20 years designing for this tailgate???

[@DennyDiesel]

Guess so

[@raulalvarez8050]

So it is still useless with a hitch? Just get the regular tailgate.

[@DennyDiesel]

I don’t think you can with the Denali trim level

[@ginonet]

Great video Denny. Love your stuff, even when I don't have anything to do with it. (I have a '19 Denali)

[@DennyDiesel]

Thanks buddy means a lot 👊🏼

[@DarkenFool]

Is there anyway to override the electronic release for the tailgate? Ie: Truck battery dies and you want the gate open or if the electric motor that unlocks it breaks etc..... There a way to open it?

[@ericdiekmann11]

What was the fix and why does it need to be fixed

[@DennyDiesel]

The multi pro will hit the ball hitch or trailer if put down when attached. This detects your ball hitch is connected and won’t allow that section to drop

[@Veteran_Aviator]

If you hold the step button for 3 seconds it will disable the step. Just do that when you have the hitch in. Cheap

[@james2042]

Where I live if you leave your ball in, it will be stolen the first time you leave your truck in public for 5 minutes. So for people who only have it out when theyre towing, it isn't an issue.

[@gerardocantu3755]

In my 2022 silverado I just press the button for 5 seconds and it turns off

[@ZM-mc1kx]

❤❤ nice

[@g_gdetailinggalipo9742]

It wont hit cause the ball hitches are about a 2/3 inch drop so it should clear

[@randys1071]

What size lift and tires do you have?

[@DennyDiesel]

Hey buddy. No lift leveled on factory keys. 24x14 wheels and 305/35r24 tires

[@johngarvin9580]

Ford has had a tailgate step since 08. Why is everyone else trying to catch up now?? I prefer Ford's tailgate better anyways. Even though I am a Chevy guy....

[@DennyDiesel]

Thanks man

[@deomidkuzmin9557]

That's an awesome fix.. just fyi there is already hitches out there that clear this tailgate. As always awesome video.

[@DennyDiesel]

Thanks man

[@DespairMisery]

@@DennyDiesel I think drop hitches work

[@DennyDiesel]

They do but there around 300-400 I would rather do this for $100 and keep my hitch that I’ve had for years haha

[@deomidkuzmin9557]

@@DennyDiesel that's true

[@cooltoys7943]

Tailgat price over $4,500 plus paint and emblem

[@DennyDiesel]

Thank you. I Figured it was probably something stupid lol

[@raulalvarez8050]

What an fing pain

[@thesoldlisting5183]

Hey man!! Hows the mpg with them wheels and tiress?

[@DennyDiesel]

Fine. It’s not the wheels and tires that’s the issue it’s my foot lol

[@thesoldlisting5183]

Hahahaha

[@jimf1421]

ultimate fix....don't drop your tail gate with a ball hitch in your reciever.

[@Chrisd5341]

For the price no way

[@DennyDiesel]

Well worth the $100 lol

[@Chrisd5341]

@@DennyDiesel take back what I said .. they must have dropped the price in the last few weeks. Was over 200 bucks before.

[@jdmo8633]

Okay throws the instructions away but read online....genius!!

[@orangecrush5512]

Just bought a 2021 with this gate. Finding a solution to this potential problem was the first thing I looked into. Thank you for this video.

[@dh61957]

Unfortunately, I spent $800 to take out a dent on my 2 month old truck and then bought the Curt fix.

[@royburkettjr7170]

Excellent idea. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DennyDiesel]

For sure!

[@omarramirez2335]

Real question is if it will prevent the tailgate from coming down if the load stop in open on the multipro if you have a hitch on

[@DennyDiesel]

Yes. Actually like that too from the factory believe it or not

[@destineehaney77]

B&W had a drop hitch at sema designed for the gmc tailgate. It looked awesome. You can keep the hitch in and drop the tailgate no problem

[@DennyDiesel]

Hey yes but you have to flip the hitch backward or it will still hit the tailgate. Plus that hitch is like $400 this is a simple $100 solution

[@openyoureyes3113]

You should be driving around with your hitch in your truck anyways? In some places it’s against the law! It causes way more damage to other cars? First world problem!

[@DennyDiesel]

Your comment is irreverent. This is for when your trailer is hooked up so you can’t drop it down. Lol

[@openyoureyes3113]

Denny Diesel That makes sense! I probably was not listening hard enough do you hear about the trailer! I heard about the gate hitting the hitch? 🥵

[@DennyDiesel]

Yeah forgot comon sense was hard to come by these days

[@openyoureyes3113]

Denny Diesel I don’t know if that’s a passive aggressive response from you! The only time you mention about a trailer being attached is at the end! (Then in your comment to me) In beginning you were talking about The split section coming down and hitting your hitch!No mention of a trailer being attached! So I guess I’ll take the no common sense is you talking about yourself🤦‍♂️ As I was talking about when the tailgate is down the Split section coming down and hitting the ball hitch🤷‍♂️? If I’m wrong maybe you should Re-edit and explained it for a simple Minded people. 🥶

[@openyoureyes1481]

Open your eyes You’re right!

[@kdougk6668]

I think I would just add a momentary switch under the bed rail that would take care of all of that. I think I would do it for the main tailgate too just in case you have a tall trailer hitch so someone inside the truck would accidentally let the tailgate down. Maybe there’s a way to disable the consol button on the inside?

[@DennyDiesel]

If they put the tailgate down In the tuck it only puts the tailgate down not the multi pro so you’ll be fine still

[@kdougk6668]

I’m saying if you have a trailer on the hitch that is tall enough so when you let the tailgate down it’ll get into the trailer

[@ma93256]

What about a drop hitch?

[@ryanevans604]

Get a curt hitch fits fine with multi pro.

[@shawnmacritchie5351]

lets see how well that tailgate works after a few salty winters

[@DennyDiesel]

It will be fine because I actually take care of my tuck and wash the salt off lol

[@ricardosanchez6723]

B&W hitches makes a adjustable hitch specifically for those trucks and taillights

[@DennyDiesel]

Yes but if you don’t flip that hitch around it will still hit the tailgate

[@ricardosanchez6723]

@@DennyDiesel I hear ya I always have mine turned around unless I'm towing anyway I just know ppl aren't aware of them especially cause everyone is stuck on those genyhitch.com ones nice truck tho

[@jamesglavich1426]

@@DennyDiesel Have you tried one? My 2022 High Country 3500 clears with the 2 inch all the way up. The 2 /16 clears maybe 1/4 inch, when at the highest adjustment. Maybe the 22 sits a little higher. I can't see the point of "wait let me remove the hitch" so I can use the tailgate as a step.

[@kamilleon6175]

Holy shit. Just take the hitch out when you need to use the step... Then put it back when you're done. Problem solved. And without all of the whining and BS.

[@DennyDiesel]

Easier said than done only takes one time of forgetting you have a hitch in then you destroy your 3k tailgate

[@kamilleon6175]

Nah. I have this truck. Even if you do forget you may get a small micro dent or scratch. Not enough falling force to destroy it. Plus I have to get behind the truck to let the smaller gate down. Is not as big a deal as people make it. Def not a reason not to buy a truck. Its a very very small issue not worth all of the fuss people give it. The conveniencee and function of the multipro outweighs the occasional times you'll need to fold down the little gate while my hitch is in.

[@DennyDiesel]

not worth the dent or micro scratch what i did took 15 minutes lol

[@krawczak9182]

Please get rid of the spare Denny, can cause rust down the road

[@DennyDiesel]

Working my way around to it

[@tractorboy31]

Well such tailgate is pointless. And this stupid mod wouldbe useless for me. My hitch comes out when a different one goes in. I have a pintle hitch and a adjustable multi ball. I got rear-ended once a week after i got my one trk. I was glad i was getting my flatbed wiring fixed so i had my wd hitch in my reciever and no damage to my trk but hers was pissing green and red

[@DennyDiesel]

Nice. To each there own

[@motomoto94]

Still bull💩 $85k truck and immediately working on it smh 🤦‍♂️ GM engineering team were ALL HIGH AS A KITE when designing this tailgate I bet u most of the engineering department don’t even drive pick ups and no desire to. How do u F up and make a mistake this big. So I buy the pro tailgate option and still can’t use it. I have a large heavy hitch for towing a travel trailer with the weight distribution bars that I leave on my truck full time for protection So in order to get Full use of this high dollar tailgate I would have to make mods cutting brand new wires or drop my heavy hitch every time= bull💩 even with the kit how long will this last after water 💦 mud off-roading etc 🤦‍♂️ GM

[@justinferrell771]

Damn dented the 2020 already

[@DennyDiesel]

What

[@parker97boy]

What mpg do you get now that your deleted?

[@DennyDiesel]

Getting 15 currently but I like the sound to much to drive normal lol. But someone between 18-20 I would say if I drive nice

[@parker97boy]

@@DennyDiesel what do you think you would get with stock wheels and tires best case scenario? Have you gotten better fuel economy since deleting?

[@onlyeasydaywasyesterday]

He's cleaning his receiver lol