Power lock for tailgate

[tw1nny03]

I have a 2011 SLE Sierra crew cab. Has anyone installed a solenoid to lock the tailgate when u lock your doors?

 

I heard guys with Ford F150s doing this. Not sure if the Sierra can do this or not. I tried searching but couldnt find any info.

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Twin

[kstell]

I installed a Pace Edwards power tailgate lock on my 2007 LTZ a few years ago. Search for this, I am sure they are still around.

[uchi]

what about taking the mechanism from an avalanche and throwing that in?

[waumo1]

Just do a google search on "gmc sierra power tailgate lock" and you will find several manufacturers/sellers. I had one on my 98 Silverado from Dyno Lock and it worked great the whole time I had the truck. Current 2011 has the key lock so I will just use that.

[AlaskanSilverado07]

I agree with Uchi...my 2011 Avalanche has the locking tailgate...nothing like hitting the lock button and all doors plus tailgate lock.

[uchi]

my 09 sierra has the keyed lock but id love to have it powered. wonder i its as simple as just putting in a lock actuator and running power to it. time to google the above topic and see what comes up

 

take a look here, price doesnt seem too bad either

 

http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/GMC/Sierra/2009/PAL8120Q.html?vehicleid=2009305303

 

heres another. http://www.dynoproducts.net/locks/popnlock/etgl/index.htm

 

seems like around 100 bucks for the kit. im gonna give this some serious thought

[TheGrish]

I have a tonneau with auto locks so I added a Pop-N-Lock I picked up from Amazon for $78. Pretty easy install. Unbolt handle, remove bezel, unclip, run harness down tailgate, add new unit and put back together. The unit comes with a relay and all the wiring. Add two wires to battery and tap into two wires at the fuse panel in the cab. There is a short harness at the tailgate that unplugs for removal. I don't know if I could have just tapped into the tonneau cover locks to power the Pop-N-Lock...I decided it best to just follow the directions. Unit works with key or no-key tailgates. Instructions were very clear.

 

After a week I removed the unit and painted it black. I didn't like seeing the shiny metal parts in my handle. So far it has performed as designed. I work out of my truck and it is nice not having to unlock and lock the tailgate several times a day.

[uchi]

thats good to know. do you have the link to the unit you bought?

[TheGrish]

thats good to know. do you have the link to the unit you bought?

 

 

The Pop & Lock site link:

 

http://www.popandlock.net/index.php?p=product&id=57&parent=81

 

The picture shown is the actual kit. I found it at Amazon for $78 delivered. I was qouted $225 from a truck outfitter to purchase/install.

[uchi]

right on, gotta love amazon, they have some good deals on stuff. thanks

[TheGrish]

After a few months of daily use my Pop & Lock has started to malfunction. I took it apart and it appears the mechanism is binding on itself. It has power, the solenoid tries to push, but the linkage is binding. I can push it out a little and unbind it and it works fine. There is no adjustment to make and appears to be a design issue. I removed the unit and played around with it on my workbench. I can find no cure for what ails this unit. I am going to leave it removed and can no longer recommend this product.

 

Grish