Multi-Pro Tailgate Recall - GM Repair Performed

[newdude]

2 hours ago, Pryme said:

Do the 1500’s have the worthless recess and holes in the tailgate?

 

 

They do not.

[Pryme]

5 hours ago, newdude said:

 

 

They do not.

So if they are having problems with the same switch, it can’t be attributed to the holes. If they come out with yet another switch I’m going to really feel like I wasted my time having the first recall replacement switch put in. Luckily my dealer is very good about dropping me off at home and coming back to pick me up and the drivers are all retired People who are very personable. Those rides are the highlight of my dealership ha

[SoCal Angler]

6 minutes ago, Pryme said:

So if they are having problems with the same switch, it can’t be attributed to the holes. If they come out with yet another switch I’m going to really feel like I wasted my time having the first recall replacement switch put in. Luckily my dealer is very good about dropping me off at home and coming back to pick me up and the drivers are all retired People who are very personable. Those rides are the highlight of my dealership ha

I'm in same situation, though I have a friend pick me up and then I take him to breakfast.  The dealer did ask if I had a ride, but not sure if they offer rides to/fro home as they once did. I'm tempted to add silicone to weep / drain holes.

Time will tell if there is recall #2.  

[dal1980]

What we need is a crafty individual with a 3D printer to print up a plug for the hand hole.  You could print some pins on the bottom to index it in the opening, then run a bead of silicone around the perimeter.  This would eliminate the dumping on your shoe issue from just blocking the holes.

[Pryme]

3 hours ago, dal1980 said:

What we need is a crafty individual with a 3D printer to print up a plug for the hand hole.  You could print some pins on the bottom to index it in the opening, then run a bead of silicone around the perimeter.  This would eliminate the dumping on your shoe issue from just blocking the holes.

That sounds like a lot of work. If someone gets hit by the shot glass of water they are less Mobil than a three toed sloth. 

[SoCal Angler]

I had the recall performed, but I will still add a dap of silicone to weep holes for my rain soaked area!!

[rjgvt]

I posted a while back wondering why I didn’t receive the tailgate recall. I noticed on MyGMC app today that recall N242469160 was posted 11/26/2024. The fix is to replace the exterior touchpad switches due to possible water intrusion.

 

I filled the holes with silicon and have a cap on the truck. Water gets in the handle during high pressure car wash. I open the tailgate when I get home to empty it. Never had the tailgate open on its own. I’ll ask the dealer about the holes in the handle and the new switches. Not sure if I want them to take the tailgate apart.

[revrnd]

On 7/21/2024 at 3:14 PM, rjgvt said:

I have the MultiPro tailgate and have not received the recall. Also haven’t had any tailgate issues. I filled the holes with silicon only to keep the smidge of water that gets by the ARE cap rear door during high pressure car wash.

 

I posted on the other thread awhile back about the tailgate issues. GM could have taken note from the boating industry and put a drain fitting with a nipple and hose to drain water to the bilge. For the tailgate, have the drain hose go to an area below the switches and any electronics in the tailgate. 
 

Or use waterproof marine switches!

Ask the bean counters. They were the same ones that thought cheapening out on tailgate cables on the GMT800s would go well. Well it didn't & resulted in a 4,000,000 truck recall. BTDT, even had 1 of my cables on my 2000 break.

[mrjulian416]

Had the dealer perform the recall last Friday.  I have the multi-pro tailgate.  They replaced only the lower/main gate switch.

 

It is a whopping $4.46 part on gmpartsdirect

 

Switch

[Dren Show]

I had the recall done awhile back when it first came out.  The other day I went through the car wash.  it was around freezing temp, but I knew I would be parking the truck in a heated garage when i got home.  The following morning I come out to the garage and my tailgate was down.  I thought it was odd, and it sucked because it must have leaned up against the garage door catching some of the hinges as the door opened.

 

I took my son to school and when I parked, I could hear a relay chattering like crazy.  My son gets out and says your tailgate is down.  At least when the truck was in drive, the relay chattering stopped and the tailgate would stay closed.

 

I looked at the switch and yes, some crummy electrical tape was applied to the back of the switch.  I just unhooked the switch and coincidentally my new truck came in a week later.