So my tailgate is damaged on my 2019 Denali 1500

geoprz · May 27, 2019

Without getting into any detail the tailgate was left down while reversing by my girlfriend and hit a pole. So as you can see in the photos not sure what the name of the part would be but its the table top that was hit and pushed in. The molding trim on top needs replacing and then that inner tail gate piece would be needing replacing as well. Its plastic so im hoping the shell piece is not too expensive. Is this an automatic dealer part or can it be sourced else where? I would only require the shell part and hopefully it comes painted already. What is the part number of tail gate piece? Also how much can this piece cost me? Thanks

mafd2 · May 27, 2019

Dealer item and paint to match as factory panels don't come painted. Not sure of availability yet and may be tough to get and it may take a while.

[email protected] · May 27, 2019

Damn,, sorry to see this, in a way I am glad it was just a standard tailgate left open instead of it being the new design having cause a problem on a trailer hitch which I am anticipating hearing more problems like that. Keep us posted what you find on this

O_J_Simpson · May 27, 2019

Any shop can order that with a GM account. Easy fix.

dtnel78 · May 27, 2019

Just take it to a body shop and order the parts thru them and either install the parts yourself or just bite bite the bullet and pay the body shop to swap it out as if you have the tailgate camera and ADAS on the vehicle the camera may need to be recalibrated.

ADAS is Advanced Driver Assistant Device. IF you have that you'll have to have it recalibrated by the body shop, dealer or someone who has a scan tool providing it can by calibrated dynamically vs a static calibration.

New vehicles with ADAS have opened a whole new world of revenue for shops and dealers who invest in the tech. Windshield replacement, then front camera in window needs recalibrated.

mafd2 · May 27, 2019

21 minutes ago, O_J_Simpson said:

Any shop can order that with a GM account. Easy fix.

Correct, should've been more clear. Meant GM item only (not dealer). Doesn't have to be gotten from a dealer but from GM.

Edited May 27, 2019 by mafd2

Enough · May 27, 2019

Not sure how insurance and deductibles are in Canada, but I'd be willing to bet you are looking at over $500,00 for the repair. I would file a claim and let the insurance company do what i pay them for if it were my truck.

steve841 · May 27, 2019

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mafd2 · May 28, 2019

Unless it's a

NWI Denali · May 28, 2019

Thought for sure this was going to be the first hitch ball mount damage thread. Lol.

AMPRG · May 28, 2019

8 minutes ago, NWI Denali said:

Thought for sure this was going to be the first hitch ball mount damage thread. Lol.

I don't see any reason for replacing the tailgate or its skin. I believe it's aluminum and they can fix it. It's for a while that Ford owners are dealing with it. I think you shouldn't replace the skin or the tailgate unless major damages happened at other parts and areas.

dtnel78 · May 28, 2019

As new as the pickup is just buy the part(s), get it painted, install it and be done.

What's the story about hitch ball damage? IS there a history with that or just a inside joke-

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Does this pickup have the rear camera on the tailgate?

Zcobra1 · May 28, 2019

Depending on your deductible, the cost, and how much you want to keep this off Carfax,

consider paying out of pocket. Just having “damage rear” show on Carfax will reduce your value by quite a bit.....as me how I know.

And yes, a well repaired tailgate, like mine and yours should not deduct much if any value off the truck, in particular a few years old. But when you go trade it in or sell it down the road, the dealer and any private buyer is going got hit you for thousands, no fair, but that is what happens.

Imcrazy · May 28, 2019

I'd take the truck to a body shop and have them coordinate fixing the whole mess... Depending on the estimate I'd just pay outta pocket to avoid making a claim..

RivieraGS · May 28, 2019

Have you looked into paintless dent repair. Once the plastic trim comes off the top edge of the tailgate there may be a number of holes that will allow them to work their magic. I had that done with my 2017 Denali and for $200 you could not tell anything happened. Luckily the plastic on mine was not damaged. A new panel will also need new letters which are about $50 to $75. Good luck.