[Merica.FY]

Fishing gear! The first thing I thought of when I saw that feature.

 

[Dvibs07]

Definitely not. I had my tie down straps in there and we got some good rain last night. Opened it up this morning to see if it was dry and the straps were soaked and there was water inside.

That might possibly be a defect because I think Chevy made it to be water tight? I’d check with your dealer….it has the rubber gasket right?

 

[mayotte]

Mine is water tight. Plus a cover so

 

[GearheadSS]

That might possibly be a defect because I think Chevy made it to be water tight? I’d check with your dealer….it has the rubber gasket right?

Yes it does.

 

[PTV]

Once my truck comes in, I'm going to see if I can 3d print dividers instead of paying $70+ for them. Shouldn't be too hard to design. If it works, I'll post the STL files.

 

[wrankin]

“The new built-in tailgate storage system is framed as a segment first, offering customers a secure, water-tight, and convenient storage solution.”

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/08/2023-chevy-colorado-gets-new-tailgate-storage-system/amp/

Should be water tight!

I remember reading that. I'll have the dealership take a look at it at some point

Bill

 

[Adam H.]

My plan for the tailgate storage is to toss the factory jack and lug wrench in there, wrapped in dense foam. I need to free up some space under the rear seats.

 

[mayotte]

My plan for the tailgate storage is to toss the factory jack and lug wrench in there, wrapped in dense foam. I need to free up some space under the rear seats.

I couldn't fit the jack in there because the "feet" were too tall. Just FYI.

 

[Dvibs07]

I couldn't fit the jack in there because the "feet" were too tall. Just FYI.

Are there any hooks inside to put cargo net hooks on? I want to put foam inside and lay my tools on them, then use a bungee net to hold them in.

Tools include very large pipe wrench, pliers, adjustable wrench, latex gloves, full sets of drivers and hex wrench set. Is there enough room for a good amount of tools?

Also, does it lock?

 

[Carnious]

Can confirm on my canyon elevation it is water tight. I’ve got dry paper towels in there that have stayed dry since the day I bought it.

 

[CaryBosse]

Curious, once you toss 50 pounds or more of tools in the tailgate, how well does the tailgate EZ Lift work?

 

[CDN_CRF]

Curious, once you toss 50 pounds or more of tools in the tailgate, how well does the tailgate EZ Lift work?

Pretty sure you won't have to wait for it to come down...the poor little dampener will scream WTF!! LOL

 

[_Leo_]

Here's the organizer kit for the tailgate compartment:

84890053 - Tailgate Organizer 2024 Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Parts Direct

Genuine OEM Tailgate Organizer Part# 84890053 Fits 2024 Chevrolet Colorado: Up To 35% Off On Every Order And Guaranteed Fit When You Enter Your VIN

www.chevroletpartsdirect.com

Seems a bit expensive for what it is, and I'll probably end up buying it anyway

Bill

i wonder if it'll fit the Gen2 tailgate, can anyone measure their tail gate so i can compare? i would love this organizer for my hitch and straps

 

[TimmH]

i wonder if it'll fit the Gen2 tailgate, can anyone measure their tail gate so i can compare? i would love this organizer for my hitch and straps

It's not the storage compartment, it's an organizer parts to secure things in trucks with the compartment.

 

[_Leo_]

It's not the storage compartment, it's an organizer parts to secure things in trucks with the compartment.

i read that after but my question still stands, would the storage still fit, its a plastic tailgate cover so the steel may be able to be cut out and installed on a gen2 tailgate. its an upgrade i might consider doing to mine if its possible to do.

i love the concept for storing tie downs and my trailer hitch and free up the space under my rear seat for other items like snow brushes and scrapers, tire pumps and patch kits

 

[CDN_CRF]

i read that after but my question still stands, would the storage still fit, its a plastic tailgate cover so the steel may be able to be cut out and installed on a gen2 tailgate. its an upgrade i might consider doing to mine if its possible to do.

i love the concept for storing tie downs and my trailer hitch and free up the space under my rear seat for other items like snow brushes and scrapers, tire pumps and patch kits

Not a chance, the outer tailgate metal on the Gen3’s is formed to accept the inner storage unit, the Gen2’s are flat.

 

[CDN_CRF]

Not a chance, the outer tailgate metal on the Gen3’s is formed to accept the inner storage unit, the Gen2’s are flat.

Better option would be to see if a complete Gen3 tailgate would attach to your Gen2, not sure if it would fit or how it would look but ya never know.

 

[CaryBosse]

Better option would be to see if a complete Gen3 tailgate would attach to your Gen2, not sure if it would fit or how it would look but ya never know.

That might be a great afternoon swap out for an owner of a 2nd Gen and a 3rd Gen to explore.

 

[madatrub]

Today we had 1.2" of rain in a 20 minute period. First good bit of rain since back in early May. Anyway, just checked and, its definitely not water tight. I don't have a tonneau installed yet, so my gut is the water will be cut down pretty significantly once thats in. But, completely water tight? Doesnt look like it. The seal is in tact, but even that has holes in it, which looks like its by design.

Glad I tested this before throwing any electronics or anything in there.

 

[Dvibs07]

Today we had 1.2" of rain in a 20 minute period. First good bit of rain since back in early May. Anyway, just checked and, its definitely not water tight. I don't have a tonneau installed yet, so my gut is the water will be cut down pretty significantly once thats in. But, completely water tight? Doesnt look like it. The seal is in tact, but even that has holes in it, which looks like its by design.

Glad I tested this before throwing any electronics or anything in there.

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This seems to be another issue people are facing. Some are waterproof, some aren’t. The hole in it is so that the rubber can dry easier and not rot. When I take my order I’m going to spray the hose with some hydrophobic silicon spray and see if that helps….I bet it’s just not putting enough pressure on the gasket to make a full seal