The Kicker Multi-Pro Tailgate Speaker System

December 5th, 2024 by

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The GMC Multi-Pro tailgate available on Sierra 1500 and Sierra HD models at the Dieffenbach GM Superstore just keeps adding more utility to what once was just an access door to the cargo bed. Its six modes include cargo stops, an access step, a convenient-height work surface, and more. These are all ways to enable your truck to work harder for you. However, there is an option that lets you play harder as well. The available Kicker Tailgate Speaker system turns your truck into an outdoor speaker system. 

The Outstanding Tailgate's Spectacular Kicker Speaker System

System Location and Components 

The Kicker Tailgate Speaker system is both well-hidden and weatherproof. It only reveals itself when you drop the Multi-Pro tailgate, lower its upper portion, and pull the step panel down, as you would when you use the tailgate to step up into the cargo area. Lowering the step panel automatically turns the system on, revealing two weatherproof Kicker coaxial speakers behind protective metal grates, a section for input jacks, and a small control panel. Its content can be sourced through Bluetooth, a USB-A port, or a 3.5mm (auxiliary) jack.  

The control panel consists of six backlit buttons, including two to raise and lower the volume, one to skip to the next track, one to return to the beginning of the current track, a play/pause button, and the “power” button, which is actually used to select the source.  

The Kicker Speaker System's Excellent Controls

Pairing to the System 

This system is not connected to the cabin audio system, so whatever you play in the cabin will not affect the kicker tailgate system. This also means you can close and lock your cabin while still using the Kicker tailgate system. You could also play separate things on each system simultaneously if you found a reason to do that. 

It also means that even if you have paired your phone to the cabin audio system, you will need to pair it separately to use it as a content source for the Kicker system. Pairing your device to the system is pretty easy with these steps: 

  1. Open the tailgate, drop the upper gate, and lower the step panel. This will automatically turn on the system. 
  2. In the middle of the control panel are lights for the three sources. Pushing the power button will rotate through the sources. Stop when the Bluetooth logo light is on. 
  3. Press and hold the play/pause button until the Bluetooth logo begins blinking. 
  4. The blinking Bluetooth light indicates that it is ready to be paired. To complete the pairing, go to the Bluetooth controls on your device and select” Kicker Tailgate Audio” from the list of choices. 

The system draws its power from the vehicle battery. The 100-watt system draws little power, so it can be active for several hours without restarting the truck.  

Add it to your Existing Truck 

The system adds meaning to the term “tailgate party.” You can buy the Kicker tailgate speaker system with a new truck purchase from The Dieffenbach GM Superstore or add the system to an existing truck with the Multi-Pro tailgate through our Parts Center and have our Service Center install it.