How to operate your tailgate

Learn how to operate any of the five available tailgates.

• Operate it by hand.
• Features a traditional handle.
• Use the remote lock/unlock function on your key fob (if your vehicle supports this). 

• Operate it by hand.
• Features a traditional handle and the EZ Lift & Lower lift assist. The EZ Lift is designed to make it easier to lift and close the tailgate. The EZ Lower assist is designed to help you let the gate open gently.

Includes the features described in #2 above and adds the following:

• You can lock the tailgate.
• You can open the tailgate automatically by double-pressing a key fob button, using a switch on the instrument panel or by pressing a button on the tailgate.

Includes the features described in #3 above and adds the following:

• You can open and close the tailgate by pressing a button on the tailgate, double-pressing and holding the key fob button, or by holding a switch on the instrument panel until the tailgate opens or closes.
• You can also close the tailgate by raising it slightly and holding it in that position. The tailgate will continue to the closed position automatically.

The available Chevrolet Multi-Flex Tailgate offer six different usable tailgate positions, including an inner gate that can be used as a load stop or work surface.

It includes the features described in #3 above and adds the following:
 

• Two buttons on the tailgate control the inner and outer tailgates. Depending on your model, the buttons will be side by side or top and bottom. 
• If the buttons on your tailgate are side by side: 
  • Press the right button to open the inner gate. 
  • Press the left button to open the primary (outer) gate.
  • To open both gates at the same time, press the left button and then quickly press the right button.
    Note: If the inner gate is already down, press and hold the left button to open the primary gate (2-3 seconds). This delay helps prevent opening the inner gate onto a trailer hitch or other obstruction.
     
• If the buttons on your tailgate are stacked top and bottom:
  • Press the upper button to unlatch the inner gate, then pull down on the gate.
  • Press the lower button to open the primary (outer) gate.
  • To open both gates at the same time, press the bottom button and then quickly press the top button.
    
    
    

• When the primary gate is down, unlatch the stop from the inner gate and pull it into the vertical position.
• Helps keep long items from sliding out when the primary gate is open. Be sure to rest stored objects against the load stop to reduce shifting of loads during motion.

• With the outer gate open, press the upper touch pad on the tailgate handle and let the inner gate open.
• Provides easier access to your truck’s cargo.

• With the outer gate opened, unlatch the inner gate and fold it down. Then, unlatch the step and fold it down fully.
• Step is rated up to 375 pounds* (includes weight of person plus cargo they’re carrying).

• With the primary gate latched, lower the inner gate for a second tier of storage.
• Then unlatch the inner panel to serve as a load stop.

• With the primary gate latched, lower the inner gate.
• Serves as a useful work surface.

• Don’t open the inner gate with the primary gate open if there is a hitch ball or trailer attached. This will damage the tailgate.
• To get both gates to open in one motion, press the left or lower button and then quickly press the right or upper button on the tailgate touch pad (depending on your vehicle).
• You can also disable the inner tailgate from opening. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for help with this process.