power locking tailgate

Sean006 · December 13, 2013

I agree. Was a little surprised it didn't have that feature.

Did u buy your truck at dick Norris ? I used to see

one just like it every day on the way to work. Nice truck !

Sean006 · December 13, 2013

This is one feature I love on my ARE lid. It locks to my doors. Comes in handy while tailgating when

it's time to go in the game. Throw everything in the back and lock it with the truck.

MotoMedic · December 15, 2013

Power locking tailgate??? You've got to be kidding me. Where is this world going to?

Yeah, really! What are they thinking with all these technological improvements and conveniences?!? Next think you know, they'll have some fancy contraption that shifts the gears for you or a magic device that conditions the air! What a waste!

FYI - just b/c you don't need or want a feature/option doesn't make it stupid or ridiculous. This is a forum for truck enthusiasts.... people constantly trying to enhancie & improve their vehicles is what makes the site great!

mzodarg · December 15, 2013

Yeah, really! What are they thinking with all these technological improvements and conveniences?!? Next think you know, they'll have some fancy contraption that shifts the gears for you or a magic device that conditions the air! What a waste!

FYI - just b/c you don't need or want a feature/option doesn't make it stupid or ridiculous. This is a forum for truck enthusiasts.... people constantly trying to enhancie & improve their vehicles is what makes the site great!

Well said!

Canary59 · December 31, 2013

They're not available yet. I've been looking. I've had a power locking tailgate and hard tonneau cover on my 99 and 08 and I wouldn't be without it. Also never had a single issue and very easy to install. Now I find myself forgetting to lock it .

ZmanII · December 31, 2013

My avalanche came with a power locking tailgate.This is a great feature, press the button on the remote and the tailgate unlocks. This is great for trips to Home Depot while carrying something to my truck, I don't have to place the item on the ground to unlock the tailgate.

j-ten-ner · December 31, 2013

...FYI - just b/c you don't need or want a feature/option doesn't make it stupid or ridiculous...

I don't think that he meant it that way.

Sometimes I'm wondering too where all the little gadgets will go.

In my opinion and it is only MY opinion is the "self parking...what ever thing" from FORD or the "lane departure warning" or the "collision alert" overkill.

It makes a lot of people think they don't have to pay attention anymore. Stupid if you ask me but true.

I for that matter think that a power locking tailgate can come in handy once in a while.

so long

j-ten-ner

tanked_darren · December 31, 2013

A $2 hose clamp will prevent your tailgate from being taken. They will move on to the next one if they can't get the gate off fast.

Not very many people know that. LOL its what I use.

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loganbent · December 31, 2013

They're not available yet. I've been looking. I've had a power locking tailgate and hard tonneau cover on my 99 and 08 and I wouldn't be without it. Also never had a single issue and very easy to install. Now I find myself forgetting to lock it .

Available on Pop and Lock's website now for the 2014, couple people on here have them on order but I haven't seen any reviews yet on installation of one.

2016 Sierra Owner · December 31, 2013

Available on Pop and Lock's website now for the 2014, couple people on here have them on order but I haven't seen any reviews yet on installation of one.

You beat me too it but, here is the website link for it from Pop and Lock

http://www.popandlock.net/Power_Tailgate_Lock/Power_GM_Tailgate_Lock/Power_Sierra?product_id=141

MotoMedic · December 31, 2013

Available on Pop and Lock's website now for the 2014, couple people on here have them on order but I haven't seen any reviews yet on installation of one.

Yep, we were discussing it earlier in the Accessories thread (http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/152327-2014-aftermarket-accessories/page-13)

I'm going to install mine Saturday... mzodarg is the other guy who ordered one.

Derodeo · December 31, 2013

I don't think that he meant it that way.

Sometimes I'm wondering too where all the little gadgets will go.

In my opinion and it is only MY opinion is the "self parking...what ever thing" from FORD or the "lane departure warning" or the "collision alert" overkill.

It makes a lot of people think they don't have to pay attention anymore. Stupid if you ask me but true.

I for that matter think that a power locking tailgate can come in handy once in a while.

so long

j-ten-ner

I think you (talking in general here) have to actually experience some of these features before you can come to an informed opinion on their usefulness/value.

For example I am leery of GMs lane departure system because I've never used it and because it is camera based (instead of radar based) and because it would seem to be useless in the case of non-perfect lane markings and road surfaces. I simply do not understand why GM would provide such an option on their new trucks while ignoring proven safety features that they have already have experience with like blindspot indicators and cross traffic alerts. IMO those are things that every full size truck should have, or at least have available as options. Because big vehicles with relatively poor sightlines need them. Collision alert is a pretty simple addition once you already have these other systems in place.

And if in the next year Ford provides an adaptive cruise control option on their trucks before GM does then it is a Ford truck I will be buying. Because that is one option I've found to be absolutely wonderful. But I would never have know that if I didn't experience it first.

thewhitestallion · December 31, 2013

I think power locking gate is gimmicky as well, I don't care that I don't have it. I just walk back to the gate and lock it by hand then unlock when I need to open it and lock it after I am done.

All power locking gate will do is add one more locking solenoid to die on you down the road as it will be cycling each time you lock/unlock the truck.

if that is your outlook on any extra features. then with that logic you would have a base model truck with no power locks, windows etc. if you have that mind set of "that's just another part to break" then don't buy a new truck. I get what your saying about another part to break and I used to think that way too. I used to think I didn't need leather seats that are a/c and heated or I needed a sliding rear window or remote start. but honestly now that I have it I love it and I don't regret it one bit. the remark "that's just another part to break" is a very old school mentality but if that's how you think then im sorry for you. I like all my features and if whatever part they contain breaks / goes out guess what ill fix it. no biggie.

diannabill · December 31, 2013

When I was a teenager, my uncle showed me a remote control he installed on his TV. It was hard wired on about a 30 foot cord and controlled a motor that actually turned the tuner. I remember saying "Those will never sell, how lazy can you get if you can't get up and change the channel." We only had 3 channels at the time.

Now lose your remote and you're out of business! Gimmicks!