2020 GMC HD Reveal

N-Trouble wrote:

Dadoffourgirls wrote:

Bionic Man wrote:
On the 1500s that tailgate is standard in the higher trim levels.

And It looks to me like it has a very fatal flaw. Good idea. Poor execution.
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If you have something hitched, you will probably just step on the tongue to enter, and the tailgate will just open as a tailgate. I find the corner steps best anyway. Easy when the goose neck is connected, where I would not be able to use the step.

Its not about having something hitched. We all have drop hitches attached there regardless of towing or not.

Agree, this looks like a horrible idea. How many are going to bash their fancy new tailgate in when they drop it down on the hitch

I wouldn't say we all drive around with our hitches in, the only time mine is in is when I'm towing.

Not sure I'm a fan of the tailgate though, seems kind of unnecessary with the bumper step.

Also I believe it can open like a traditional tailgate without the last step dropping down.