General Motors recently unveiled the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and with it, the new configurable Multi-Flex tailgate system. Critically, the new Multi-Flex tailgate feature will be offered on all 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 trim levels.
2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country with Multi-Flex tailgate.
Per a recent press release, GM states that “The Multi-Flex Tailgate will be available in early 2021 on all new Silverado 1500 models.” We followed-up for clarification, and indeed, the Multi-Flex tailgate will be offered on all trim levels of the 2021 Chevy Silverado, from Work Truck, up to High Country.
This is particularly notable, because as GM Authority covered previously, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 will offer expanded availability for its own version of the configurable tailgate, otherwise known as MultiPro. However, unlike the 2021 Chevy Silverado, the 2021 Sierra will not offer the feature on the base model.
In terms of usability and functionality, the Multi-Flex tailgate offered on the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 is identical to the MultiPro tailgate offered on the GMC Sierra. Both tailgates come with six different configurable positions to suit a variety of different jobs. These include the traditional primary gate opening, a full-width step, a foldable inner gate, a primary gate load stop, an inner gate load stop, and an inner gate work surface.
In addition to offering the new Multi-Flex configurable tailgate, the 2021 Chevy Silverado also comes with increased towing capacity for two of its engines, three new editions, new trailering features and technology, and Adaptive Ride Control suspension. Check out our exhaustive list of changes, updates, and new features for the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 for more information.
Which trim level of the latest 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 would you go for knowing that each model will offer the new Multi-Flex tailgate? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Silverado news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
Comments
I think this is the biggest gimmick. Don’t forget to take your towball off because if you drop down this silly little step you’re gonna get a big dent in your expensive tailgate. Now the steps in the front corners of the bed… that’s a practical, great idea.
Also the model wearing bean boots in the photo, like he didn’t have a pair of real boots? I’m dead 🤣 This is exactly the type of person that would get this tailgate.
The LL bean boots crack me up. The photo op is obviously a bright summer day. Guy should be wearing redwings, thorogood, etc.. The marketing types that come up with this crap have never worked an honest day in their lives.
Personally, I’d rather have valve springs that won’t break than this tailgate….
Besides wearing some LL Bean “upper East-side” footwear, is model Rodney St. Jacques also festooned with an “Un-Tuck-It” shirt?
Give me some upper perimeter tie down points and some indents for placing blocking!
Why won’t GMC do the same with the multipro plus offer a power up and down regular tailgate like Chevy? Some times the things GM does just don’t make sense.
While I agree it’s gimmicky, the lower step will ease loading equipment in and out of the bed. Especially since due to the heightened bed sides, reaching the tie-downs to strap anything in will require you to climb into the bed.
A GM, tem que trazer umas dessas aqui para o brasil, uma de 6 cilindros de até uns 350HP, e outra V8 de 420HP
Nice tailgate, now put it on a regular cab with an 8 foot bed LT 1500. Don’t like the cheap looking work truck, need a regular cab 8 foot bed in an LT!!
Now can you offer a
2.7l 10spd
5.3l 10spd
6.2l 10spd and
3.0l 10spd on ever trim too
Hard pass here on the 4 cylinder.
Nothing they do really matters of they don’t address the small had tank issue. Forget towing distance with this truck. You’ll be gassing up every 180 miles. Bad design!! All the competitors have figured it out.