DeKalb Sycamore GMC - MultiPro Tailgate and ProGrade Trailering — Why the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Is a Smart Pick around Rockford, IL
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 makes a compelling case for drivers who want their truck to work as smart as it works hard. Two features stand out for owners who juggle jobsite demands and weekend play—GMC’s six-function MultiPro™ Tailgate and the available ProGrade® Trailering System. Together, they streamline the constant pivot between hauling supplies, loading recreational gear, and towing confidently on highways and backroads around Rockford, IL. Below, we break down how these systems reduce steps, save time, and add confidence, whether you’re securing a payload before sunrise or hitching a camper at dusk.
MultiPro™ Tailgate rethinks the bed’s most-used interface. Instead of one slab that either opens or shuts, it gives you six positions to load smarter, step up safely, and turn the tailgate into a mobile workstation—no aftermarket add-ons required. Pair that with ProGrade® Trailering, which integrates checklists, custom trailer profiles, hitch guidance, and camera views into the truck’s large, clear 13.4-inch diagonal Premium GMC Infotainment System. The result is fewer guess-and-check moments and more predictable, repeatable steps every time you tow. It’s this attention to detail that helps the Sierra 1500 earn its keep from day one while staying easy to live with over the long haul.
- Primary Gate: Opens conventionally for full-width loading and unloading.
- Primary Gate Load Stop: Helps secure longer items and reduce sliding.
- Easy Access: Inner gate folds down to bring the box floor closer to you.
- Full-Width Step: Inner gate becomes a sturdy step to enter and exit the bed.
- Inner Gate with Work Surface: Creates a flat platform for laptops, plans, or tools.
- Inner Gate with Load Stop: Keeps oversized cargo in place at the inner gate level.
ProGrade® Trailering simplifies towing through integrated software and hardware. Trailer profiles store important settings, and on-screen checklists reduce the chance of missing a step in the rush to hit the road. With Hitch Guidance and available camera views, you can line up solo with confidence. Add in the integrated Trailer Brake Controller, available Max Trailering hardware, and features like StabiliTrak® stability control, and you’ll feel the system working with you, not against you, from the first mile. For those who tow different trailers across different seasons, the ability to save and recall profiles adds a level of consistency you will appreciate.
If hands-free road trips sound appealing, available Super Cruise® can bring extra ease to compatible roads by helping with steering and maintaining a driver-selected following gap, and even initiating automatic lane changes. Off pavement, available AT4 and AT4X elevate capability with a factory lift, underbody skid plates, and serious suspension components including Multimatic® DSSV dampers—confidence that broadens how and where you use your truck. Inside, the 12.3-inch diagonal Driver Information Center and the infotainment display with Google built-in keep relevant data and apps at your fingertips to reduce clutter and streamline your routine.
At DeKalb Sycamore Chevrolet GMC, we focus on helping you see how these technologies fit your day-to-day reality—contractors who need a bedside step and a work surface, weekend anglers who back down slick ramps, and families who want a straightforward tow to the campground. Our team is committed to clear answers, thoughtful walkthroughs, and a test drive tailored to your must-haves. We are proudly serving Rockford, North Aurora, and Kingston with guidance that helps you choose the right trim, engine, and packages the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How does the MultiPro™ Tailgate hold up to heavy daily use?
It’s engineered with robust hinges and latches and designed for everyday opening, closing, stepping, and loading. The multiple positions are built to be used regularly, and the layout encourages safer, more ergonomic movement around the bed.
What does the ProGrade® Trailering System add beyond a traditional hitch and mirrors?
ProGrade® integrates hitch guidance, customizable trailer profiles, checklists, and available camera views directly into the truck, reducing extra steps and making setup more repeatable. It’s about clarity and consistency, not just adding more screens.
Can I tow multiple trailers and save different settings?
Yes. You can create profiles for different trailers and recall their settings quickly, which is especially useful if you rotate between a landscape trailer during the week and a boat or camper on weekends.
If I choose AT4 or AT4X, do the trailering tools still work the same?
Absolutely. The trailering technologies are available across the lineup, and off-road trims add hardware like a two-speed transfer case and specialized suspension to broaden where you can take your loaded truck with confidence.