2024 AT4 Tailgate Removal + 360 Camera (tldr it works post removal)

OkieDavid · June 27, 2023

Hey gang, just wanted to do a quick post about the tailgate removal on a 2024 HD and the camera. There has been a lot of posts and comments about how on the 2020-2023’s that if you removed the tailgate you killed the other cameras too. There were some workarounds with different wiring harness, etc. but the frustration was there. I just removed the tailgate on my 2024 GMC AT4 with the 360 and the other cameras continued to work. I also plugged in a camera relocation kit from Camera Source a couple of days later to restore my rear-view camera with my slide-in camper installed. Just thought I would mention it’s been fixed, not sure if it was done before this but based on the posts I saw I didn’t think so. Also, and this may be obvious to other folks but 3 of us missed it, to remove the tailgate, rotate to about 45 degrees to get the right side out and then rotate back up to almost 90 degrees to get the left side out. We kept pulling on it at 45 degrees until an online video pointed out to us the correct way.

Kerry Pulaski · July 24, 2023

David ; Thanks for the info. I have a 3rd. Brake Light Camera Re-Location kit on the way from Camera Source. (very impressive product offerings they have). My'24 HD just had a Leer Cap installed, that blocks this OEM camera. With the trailer view option, did not want to loose the panoramic views available in the rear view Mirror LCD display.

The bumper 7 way trailer connector with dual camera receptacles. ( One post said loosing the 4-way Flat in the bumper a PIA).

Several mfg's like Drawtite, Hopkins & others, have a 7 to 4 way plug adapter available everywhere. To run a flat 4 way small trailer cable & plug, under the tailgate to the bed 7/4 way, yea.....

jimshue · September 6, 2023

David which camera kit did you get from camera source? I’m looking at this kit. For my 2024 GMC 3500 for the same reason took tailgate off to put my Lance on the truck.

https://www.camerasource.com/relocation-kit-with-camera-included-fits-2019-2023-gmr-1500-2500-3500-w-360-view-utility-box

OkieDavid · September 11, 2023

On 9/6/2023 at 12:34 AM, jimshue said:

David which camera kit did you get from camera source? I’m looking at this kit. For my 2024 GMC 3500 for the same reason took tailgate off to put my Lance on the truck.

https://www.camerasource.com/relocation-kit-with-camera-included-fits-2019-2023-gmr-1500-2500-3500-w-360-view-utility-box

Yeah, that's the one.

Mjrphoto · February 10, 2024

This is great to know. I am getting my 2024 3500 hd Sierra dually double pro next week. I have a northern lite slide in. I was worrying about this.

EEB · June 11, 2024

Is there a dust cover now or do we still need to purchase one, looks like camera source has a dust cover that should work. Thanks so much for posting this information, just about to pull my tailgate from my 2024 AT4.

OkieDavid · June 13, 2024

On 6/11/2024 at 2:13 PM, EEB said:

Is there a dust cover now or do we still need to purchase one, looks like camera source has a dust cover that should work. Thanks so much for posting this information, just about to pull my tailgate from my 2024 AT4.

Mine didn't come with a dust cover, I just spray contact cleaner on the connector before I re-connect the tailgate, I'm sure the dust cover would be a better option.

A Chap · June 15, 2024

I frequently remove my '24s tailgate to haul the truck camper. For now, I use a plastic baggie with a rubber band to protect the exposed wiring harness.

I found these guys, waiting to hear back if it fits the '24, would much rather have a plug.

GM 1500-3500 2019-23 New Body Rear Body/Tailgate Harness Weather Plug – ADC Mobile

OkieDavid · June 15, 2024

EEB pointed out that camera source has a cover for sale now.

GM 30 pin Dust Cap - Camera Source Backup Cameras

buddy902 · August 18, 2024

Hello and good morning I have a question about my 2024 2500HD I have a tailgate light strip that goes between the bumper and the tailgate my truck has the automatic down and automatic up feature on the passenger side there is a bolt that goes through where you raise the to to 35 or 45 degrees to lift it out of the cradle I have removed the gates off of my 2019 and 2022hd is there any difference with this automatic gate that my other trucks did not have

Thank You for any information

Buddy Tweed

OkieDavid · August 18, 2024

2 hours ago, buddy902 said:

Hello and good morning I have a question about my 2024 2500HD I have a tailgate light strip that goes between the bumper and the tailgate my truck has the automatic down and automatic up feature on the passenger side there is a bolt that goes through where you raise the to to 35 or 45 degrees to lift it out of the cradle I have removed the gates off of my 2019 and 2022hd is there any difference with this automatic gate that my other trucks did not have

Thank You for any information

Buddy Tweed

I don't know about the other trucks, but with this truck you have to disconnect a power cable that goes to the tailgate and you must disconnect a camera table. The power cable is a wide connector that you rotate a grey bar rearward to unlock after moving the red switch to the open position and the camera cable also has red switch you move to open and then just pull it off. The light bar is probably connected to your trailer connector so I wouldn't think it would factor in. I find it easier to lower the spare tire before disconnecting the power cable but you don't have to if you're flexible enough.

As far as lifting it off, you first rotate to the 45 degree position to free the right side and then rotate back almost completely closed and tug in the direction towards the passenger side to free the left side and then it's disconnected. The power cable and camera cable are fed through a pretty large hole so it's pretty easy to pull those out once you free the tailgate. Of course you've disconnected the cables before you disconnect the tailgate.

buddy902 · August 18, 2024

I am concerned about the nut and bolt on the passenger side that looks like it goes through the shaft I am thinking the is might be spring loaded to assist with the auto close I have removed my 2022 gate and I don't remember that bolt and nut on the passenger side

Kevin1968 · April 27, 2025

I have a question for the group 2025 GMC I want to haul a 2025 Artic fox camper tailgate I'm assuming has to come off which will interfere with camera systems on these trucks . The camper has a backup camera on it .
does it work with the 7 way plug ? And will all the cameras still work other than the tailgate camera when I disconnect.

OkieDavid · May 17, 2025

On 4/27/2025 at 11:24 AM, Kevin1968 said:

I have a question for the group 2025 GMC I want to haul a 2025 Artic fox camper tailgate I'm assuming has to come off which will interfere with camera systems on these trucks . The camper has a backup camera on it .
does it work with the 7 way plug ? And will all the cameras still work other than the tailgate camera when I disconnect.

I replied to this back in April via the email prompt but I guess it didn't post for some reason. It most likely won't work. The 360 camera system uses a fiber optic connection to the camera and you will most likely have to replace with a compatible setup.