P/N to get rid of front plate bracket

[Nitrousbird]

I bought my truck out of Illinois, which requires a front bracket on all vehicles sold.  I have dealt with it since Ohio has required a front plate (though I don't have front plates or brackets on my BMW or wife's Audi).

 

Ohio finally smartened up and as of July 1st, front plates aren't required.  That means I need to get parts together to get rid of the bracket.  I haven't really looked to see what it will take but assume someone has the parts list already.  

[Sierra Boy]

Here is my bracket cover for the license plate. It came with my truck when new. Off a 2015I GMC 2500 SLT

 

Don't know if it has the right number for your truck.

 

Sierra Boy

Edited April 12, 2020 by Sierra Boy

[Nitrousbird]

Anyone have a P/N?  The one pictured above is for a HD truck which is likely different as the front end is different (and didn't get the '16 update).  Further, those numbers pictured didn't cross reference anything.

 

I need to get this ordered in the next week or so.

[Fix29]

On my Sierra 1500 I simply drilled out the rivets holding the plastic bracket on to remove it. All you are left with is 2 small holes that are barely noticeable.


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[BigBlue2014]

I did the same as @fix29 and just drilled out the (2) rivets and then pulled the license plate bracket off of my 2014. All that's left are (2) small holes that are not noticeable.

 

 

[Nitrousbird]

Okay, maybe I am more picky than some, but I drilled out the rivets on Tuesday, pull the bracket and the 4 holes look like total crap.  Not sure how everyone else had two as mine had 4 and 3 of them didn't want to come out nicely.

 

So again, anyone have the P/N?  I could order 4 bumper plugs, but all the decent ones are $20+ that could go toward fixing this correctly.  

Edited July 2, 2020 by Nitrousbird

[Nitrousbird]

Doing some additional research, it appears this piece is called a "Skid Plate" which really isn't an accurate term for the piece, but whatever.

 

I've found three part numbers:

23243492 - This is the Denali chrome piece.  I (unfortunately) have chrome bumpers, so this would look awful

23243493 - This is referred to as "paint to match".

23243494 - Black, grained.  It seems this is referenced as the base model unit and doesn't really look like my stocker
 

This one on eBay looks close:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Skid-Plate-Front-for-GMC-Sierra-1500-Truck-2016-2019-GM1015122-23243493/233312813534?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649]

 

I'd prefer an OE piece, but it is just plastic and it doesn't appear anything matches OE unless I go with the 23243493, and getting the piece paint matched is more invested in work than I'd like.  Thoughts?

Edited July 2, 2020 by Nitrousbird

[Swagfu]

GMC GM OEM 14-15 Sierra 1500 Front Bumper-Center Cover 22877652

 

Its called a jack plug cover. I got this one off ebay as all the GM sites said it was on backorder.

 

Brand: GM
Part Number: 22877652
Item Condition: New
Item Description: Center Cover
Manufacturer Brand Description: Center Cover-Ref# 9 on Diagram Only
Color: Gray
Quantity Needed: 1;
Fitment Notes: Diag Ref #9;2014-15 Gmc Trim Components;Gray;
Position: Front Center

Edited July 3, 2020 by Swagfu

[JimCost2014]

Don't think that will fit a 16 - 18, as they changed the front end.

[BigBlue2014]

13 hours ago, Nitrousbird said:

Okay, maybe I am more picky than some, but I drilled out the rivets on Tuesday, pull the bracket and the 4 holes look like total crap.  Not sure how everyone else had two as mine had 4 and 3 of them didn't want to come out nicely.

 

So again, anyone have the P/N?  I could order 4 bumper plugs, but all the decent ones are $20+ that could go toward fixing this correctly.  

Would you mind posting pictures? When I drilled out my rivets I only had 2 holes (and they are in the black section above the chrome "skid plate" and are completely hidden unless you are looking for them.

[Swagfu]

10 hours ago, JimCost2014 said:

Don't think that will fit a 16 - 18, as they changed the front end.

Ah. Sorry, I am new to the truck and don't know all the differences. Figures one of my first posts and I screw it up. Oh well, I am sure there will be many more. Might as well start early ;o)

[Nitrousbird]

1 hour ago, BigBlue2014 said:

Would you mind posting pictures? When I drilled out my rivets I only had 2 holes (and they are in the black section above the chrome "skid plate" and are completely hidden unless you are looking for them.

Ignore the dust- that's before I cleaned under the plate:

 

 

[JimCost2014]

Thinking you have the black 23243494 on your truck, have you had your dealer run your VIN to confirm what is on the truck?

[JimCost2014]

5 hours ago, Swagfu said:

Ah. Sorry, I am new to the truck and don't know all the differences. Figures one of my first posts and I screw it up. Oh well, I am sure there will be many more. Might as well start early ;o)

You tried to help, with a very good effort, so good job!

 

We all (most) are on here to learn about the trucks, so keep trying, no one has a 1000 batting average.

[Swagfu]

3 hours ago, JimCost2014 said:

You tried to help, with a very good effort, so good job!

 

We all (most) are on here to learn about the trucks, so keep trying, no one has a 1000 batting average.

Thanks Jim!