No 12v Power Outlets

[UWSkier]

I've had my truck for 6 days now, and so far, I really like it.  It's TALL, but I've gotten used to the size pretty quickly.  I'm a tech-geek and LOVE the new screens, tech, etc.

 

But one thing that bothers me, that I didn't even realize I had to look for when shopping... there are NO 12v outlets in this thing anywhere!  Yes, you can buy a $5 adapter on Amazon to connect low-power 12v things to the USB port, but what about higher powered items?  For emergencies, I travel with a portable air station.  It's saved my bacon on a few occasions.  What about first responders who use 12v power to connect their light bars?  Most of the 120v to 12v transformers don't push enough amps to power a portable air station.

 

What are others with 2024s doing?  I'm considering wiring one right to the battery with an in-line fuse for emergency use and just zip tying it out of the way.

[nards444]

check the back of the arm rest that faces the back seat?  By chance one in the bed.

 

Ive gone battery with lots of things and just leave things in the truck and change batteries time to time.  

[UWSkier]

16 minutes ago, nards444 said:

check the back of the arm rest that faces the back seat?  By chance one in the bed.

 

Ive gone battery with lots of things and just leave things in the truck and change batteries time to time.  

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/01/2024-gmc-sierra-hd-to-get-reduced-12-volt-power-outlet-availability/

 

Nope.  None in the bed.  None in the console or on rear of console.  None on the dash.  Instead there are  120v house-hold plugs in the center console and bed.  But that doesn't help when you have a heap of 12v accessories you've collected over the years.

[Tater86]

23 minutes ago, nards444 said:

check the back of the arm rest that faces the back seat?  By chance one in the bed.

 

Ive gone battery with lots of things and just leave things in the truck and change batteries time to time.  

On 2024, HDs they removed the 12V power outlet. I believe on non-HDs, they started removing them on 2023's . 

[Pryme]

Guess it went the way of the cd player. I’d trade my 12v plug for a cd player though. I should look into some sort of cd player adapter

[KARNUT]

Glad they still have usb, I still use my iPods. My odyssey plays CDs and MP3s. I used them along with IHeart radio on my iPhone. I guess they want to force you to satellite radio. Come to think of it I get pandora and prime music on my phone. Even with all that CDs still sound the best. 

[UWSkier]

zero interest in a CD player here.  Had one on my 2016 and never used it once.

 

But I used the 12v power outlet for my RV camera system a few times a month.  We leave on a 4000 mile trip next week.  Hope this USB adapter thingy works.

[Kerry Pulaski]

What I did on my my 2016 HD, is , add a G.M.  UY2 Trailer Wire Provision Kit  to the inside Driver side of the Box near tailgate.

Can get these factory installed , like I ordered on my '24 HD, yet to be delivered .

It is another 7 way trailer connector, like on the Bumper, that has a 30 (or 20) amp 12 volt fused circut available .

 

For now , you can just get a 7 way plug at the parts store (will have a wire diagram) , to get the power you need, Then get the G.M kit , and a hole saw, to poke a hole in the bed verticale post for the kit, for a neat permanent solution.

 

Safe travels !!

[Jettech1]

I find it kind of odd they eliminated the 12v socket with the 2024's.  There must be an aftermarket solution to it but yeah, I'm a little surprised.  There are still a lot devices that use that socket.  Weird.

[Kerry Pulaski]

'23  GM  HD options partial lists snapshot. The 7 Way Trailer Harness kit #UY2  is like one included in the #Z6A Gooseneck Prep Pkg.  I ordered the Z6A on my '24 2500HD, and it's true, this pkg. includes the 3500HD Frame upgrade, rear springs and 12" axel, to my 2500HD.

The #UY2 says not avail with #Z6A, as the Z6A includes a bed mounted  7 Way & 4 pin trailer connector.

[Kerry Pulaski]

Correction....I ordered the # NHT Max Trailer Pkg.

[Kerry Pulaski]

12 Volt Access in rear of truck bed.....

Fastest is to get something like a Hopkins Towing Products  # 4765, that plugs into the trailer 7 Way Blade recept., and has a two wire pigtail for 12vdc.

Or a Drawtite 7 Way to Cigar lighter adaptor , then a Cigar to 12v two wire pigtail. See all info attached.

 

I had a Cigar male plug that had two threaded Binding posts on it ( Red & Black), to put wires into it. Darn if I can find it or where I bought it years ago.

Either way, there is an easy solution to get 12v. power back in the bed area.

 

Long term solution, is to add the GM #UY2 trailer harness kit, that plugs into the factory harness by the spare tire, then mount the 7-Way recpt. in the drivers rear bed pillar post, opposite the 115 vac recpt. on the other side.

HOPKINS #47650_INST. 7 WAY TRAILER PLUG 12v. ACC..pdf

[UWSkier]

I ordered the 7 way to 12v socket adapter.  Will try that out and report back.  I know it doesn't work on the newer Fords with the smart plugs back there.  The new GMs are also smart somehow as in they know when a trailer is attached.

[Kerry Pulaski]

I have a 7 way to Cigar socket adapter I saved for my new '24 HD, did not put on my temp '18 1500. Going to do it as a test, to see if the 7 Way still has the 12v. with the Ign. key OFF.

Perhaps newer GM's "time out" as a battery saver.

I did NOT know until today, ALL the 12v. cabin outlets are deleted  !! I saw the GM 1-'22 bulletin posted here. This is really a bunch of "Horse & Cow Pies".  Really ???

FN rediculous. Now I'll have to hide a dual socket cigar lighter in the Denali console somewhere, and another in the console area facing the rear seat.

 

The truck always has been my mobile office. Always have things charging.  New '23-'24  Re-located cell phone charger under center armrest is better, but cannot see it. More distracted driving ?

I made a metal bracket to wedge between the console upper  intersection to the lower dash for my '16 then '18, for the phone suction cup / charger. In plain sight all the time.

Will not work with the re-fresh dash design.

Option.....a Weathertech Cup Holder Cell phone mount, or I'll design and make my own again.

 

Love the style of the new design dash, but now finding it's limitations.  The elimination of 12v. ports has my blood boiling, for a $$$$ truck.

[Kerry Pulaski]

Another thought on the Trailer/ Camper & 7 Way.  Used for a 5th. wheel , pull trailer or slide in truck camper, you would think the bumper or  #UY2 7 Way option, factory, dealer or DIY installed, would have 12v to the receptacle for  camping rig all the time, and not time out with engine off, like cabin or other exterior lamps.