Garry Dagenais

Opening a door into a tree, wall or vehicle is just stupidity! Not a design issue. Un Attaching part of my load to access another part of the truck is a design flaw. This is my first multipro tailgate, so had no previous knowledge of this ongoing issue. The drop down hitch, but does not work in my case.

Purchased a GMC 2500HD Denali. Discovered the centre tailgate, if opened, while a hitch is in place, will get damaged. Thankfully I discovered this problem before any damage. The dealer made no mention of this problem on delivery or afterwards; but defends GM’s position. I have now been in contact several times with GM, but as I thought, they just put their heads in the sand and will not recognize this flaw! It is a shame a very expensive truck, or any truck should have this issue. I have read many different views on this issue, but, this is a truck, and it is made for towing, and you should not have to remove the hitch each time to use the full functionality of this tailgate. I do not expect to remove my trailer and hitch to take advantage of loading the box with goods. Simply ridiculous! And what if someone else is unaware, and opens the tailgate; now damage on me. Curt Manufacturing does have a fix. I have since installed their sensor, which basically adds a harness to bypass the centre tailgate functionality so it will not function if a hitch is in place. $155 and approx 1 hour to install. Full instructions and easy to do. GM YOU SHOULD BE OFFERING A SOLUTION! $155 Solution for a very expensive 90k truck. Get real GM. LETS HEAR FROM GENERAL MOTORS!