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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TAILGATE

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TAILGATE

Difficulty Level: Novice | Time Required: Two minutes | Tools Required: None
Learn how to operate any of the five available tailgates.

1. Manual Gate

2. Manual Gate + EZ Lift & Lower

3. EZ Lift & Lower + Power Lock and Release

4. Powered Endgate

5. GMC MultiProTM and Chevrolet Multi-FlexTM Tailgate

1. Manual Gate

  • Operate it by hand
  • Features a traditional handle

2. Manual Gate + EZ Lift & Lower

  • Operate it by hand
    • Features a traditional handle and the EZ Lift & Lower lift assist. The EZ Lift is designed to make it easier to lift and close the tailgate. The EZ Lower assist is designed to help you let the gate open gently. 

3. EZ Lift & Lower + Power Lock and Release

Includes the features described in #2 above and adds the following:

  • You can lock the tailgate
  • You can open the tailgate automatically by double-pressing a key fob button, using a switch on the instrument panel or by pressing a button on the tailgate

4. Powered Endgate

Includes the features described in #3 above and adds the following:
  • You can open and close the tailgate by pressing a button on the tailgate, double-pressing and holding the key fob button, or by holding a switch on the instrument panel until the tailgate opens or closes
  • You can also close the tailgate by raising it slightly and holding it in that position. The tailgate will continue to the closed position automatically

5. GMC MultiPro and Chevrolet Multi-Flex Tailgate

Includes the features described in #3 above and adds the following:

Inner and Outer Gates

  • Two buttons on the tailgate control the inner and outer tailgates. The upper button opens the inner gate, and the lower button opens the outer gate
  • After you press the upper button to open the inner gate, you must pull the gate out. The outer gate will automatically open after you press the lower button. The outer gate will not open if the inner gate is open.

Primary Gate Load Stop

  • When the primary gate is down, unlatch the stop from the inner gate and pull it into the vertical position
  • Helps keep long items from sliding out when the primary gate is open. Be sure to rest stored objects against the load stop to reduce shifting of loads during motion
How to primary gate load stop

Easy Access

  • With the outer gate open, press the upper touch pad on the tailgate handle and let the inner gate open
  • Provides easier access to your truck’s cargo
early access
early access

Full-Width Step

  • With the outer gate opened, unlatch the inner gate and fold it down. Then, unlatch the step and fold it down fully
  • Step is rated up to 170 kg† (375 pounds; includes weight of person plus cargo they’re carrying)
Full-Width Step

Inner Gate Load Stop

  • With the primary gate latched, lower the inner gate for a second tier of storage
  • Then unlatch the inner panel to serve as a load stop
Inner gate load stop

Inner Gate With Work Surface

  • With the primary gate latched, lower the inner gate
  • Serves as a useful work surface 

MultiPro Tips

  • Don’t open the inner gate with the primary gate open if there is a hitch ball or trailer attached. This will damage the tailgate
  • To get both gates to open in one motion, press the lower button and then quickly press the upper button on the tailgate touch pad
  • You can also disable the inner tailgate from opening. When your key fob is within one metre (three feet) of the rear bumper, hold the upper touch pad on the tailgate handle for three seconds. Your taillamps will flash to alert you that the inner gate has been disabled
  • After disabling the inner tailgate, you can open it again by holding the upper touch pad again for three more seconds until the taillamps flash

Related Links and Resources

How to Use Your Hands-Free Power Liftgate

Q&As

If the tailgate is open, will it alert me?

No. There’s no specific alert to let you know the tailgate is open. However, on the MultiPro™ or Multi-Flex™ Tailgate, if your inner gate is ajar, you’ll see a notification in your Driver Information Centre (DIC).

If the inner gate is ajar, you will not be able to open the primary gate without closing the inner gate first.

How does the GMC Multipro™ Tailgate compare to traditional GMC tailgates?

The GMC MultiPro™ Tailgate has been tested to the same standards as every other GMC tailgate.

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To find out if your vehicle has this feature, contact your dealer or refer to your vehicle’s equipment list. Please check your Owner’s Manual for more information about features.