2019 Tailgate Speakers

[Taz56]

Anyone install them?

I really want to, but am worried about how well they will work and last.

 

Dust?

Bouncing around back there?

Water from rain or puddles?

Freezing cold? I live in Canada, the temp can easily reach (and was for 12 days last week) -35C before the wind chill.

 

 

https://www.tfltruck.com/2018/08/breaking-news-first-ever-tailgate-speakers-in-the-2019-gmc-sierra-1500-video/

 

 

[Supercup]

The Kicker speakers came stock in my 2019 AT4 Carbon pro - the sound quality of the speakers is poor.  My truck has 4,000 miles +/- and is 6 months old.  They worked fine for 5 months- came on to my phone everytime tailgate was opened to expose speakers via blue tooth.

 

First time I went to a tailgate event and planned to use them (after Christmas) they did not work.  They were on - but no sound - we tried hooking up via usb cable - no go - deleted from phone, re-up'd blue tooth - no sound - tried other phones - no luck.  Unhooked the battery - started again - no go.

 

Tried them a few times over the weeks after - no go

 

Went in for service and told them about the problem - opened up the tailgate and they immediately began working.  They said they would look into it regardless - they could not get them to work, except via USB cable - would not on work on blue tooth.  I tried them when I picked up truck - worked via blue tooth.

 

Dealer is researching - but said no "loose connection" option - it is either they work or they replace the entire unit.  So if they are not under warranty I would not get them.  I am waiting to hear back from dealer on fix - they are following up and expected to get new unit in this week.