This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Tailgate was placed in down position and weight was placed on tailgate. Tailgate strap on left side failed. Oad on tailgate shifted and was caught by me before it hit the ground. Ailure has not been repaired. Will have to fix soon.
The tailgate cables snapped while I was standing on the tailgate. The tailgate dropped a few inches, until stopped by the bumper. I fell off and the tailgate was slightly dented. I was not seriously hurt.
One of the tailgate cables on my 2001 S-10 has failed, and the other is about to fail. The S-10 should be included in the full size truck tailgate cable recall.
Stepped unto the tailgate of my Chevrolet S-10 which immediately dropped because the tailgate support cables both gaveway. This occurrence caused a fall which resulted in a back injury. I have since that time replaced the straps, while retaining the defective parts.
The consumer stated that the cable broke on the tailgate. Recall 04V129000 was issued. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. However, nothing was done.
Was unloading a piece of equipment for the truck bed. The tailgate cables broke - sending the equipment to the ground.he tailgate was also damaged.he cables had been rusted / corroded through.
The consumer complained about a tailgate cable problem. Both cables snapped while the consumer was standing on the tailgate. The consumer weighed less than 160 lbs. The consumer contacted Chevrolet and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do. Currently, these vehicles are on recall. However, the consumers vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
I have just read that GM has a recall on pu trucks because of defects to the tailgate support cables. The recall only indicates "large" pu trucks are included. I have a 2001 S-10 Chevrolet "small" pick up and the same thing has happen to my vehicle. Both cables have rusted through. I went to the Chevrolet dealership recently and they indicated that the parts alone would cost nearly $ 200. If my vehicle is not included in the recall, I feel that it should be. Thank you.
While vehicle was stationary tailgate support cables broke, the tailgate assembly had not been replaced. Previously statement amended by bowman after phone call to owner 4-5-04
The tailgate cables snapped when I was standing on it, after I unloaded some trash bags. I also work at a auto parts store and have had numerous owners of 2001 Chevy trucks say their cables also broke. With just the lowering of their tailgate.
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- Ontario, NY, USA