My cable snapped and the tailgate of my 1999 Chevy Silverado when loading firewood. I also bent the hinge. I understand there is a recall on this. When I called about it I was told my truck/VIN# was not included in the recall. If GMC has identified a problem they should not eliminate some trucks.

- Knightdale , NC, USA

Tailgate cable failed - why aren;T the '99S included in the recall?

- Boyce, LA, USA

Contact stated that the passenger side tailgate cable broke. There a tailgate cable recall 04V129000 on other years of this model vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer informed him that this vehicle was not included in the recall.

- Ashley, MI, USA

I have had to replace tailgate cable twice on my 1999 Silverado. I have been informed that there is a recall on 2000 and later Silverado's. mine is the new body style which is identical to the 2000 and later models. Something is not right here. This is a safety hazard.

- Destrehan, LA, USA

Both straps on the cables that hold up the tailgate broke. A recall was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.. contacted the dealer and called GMC, the did not offer any assistance, and the dealer charged the consumer to have it fixed. The cables broke on September 11, 2005 and they repaired it on September 19, 2005.

- Ligonier , IN, USA

The caller had galvanized support cable for the tailgate brake. There was a recall on the year after and she felt it should include her vehicle.. dealer said it was the same part as in the recall. Manufacturer offered no help.

- Liberty, MO, USA

Placing a 150 pound load on the tailgate caused the cables to break. These exact same faulty cables are included in a recall for 2000 through 2004 trucks, but for some reason, not the same model of 1999 truck.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

Cables used to support tailgate suddenly snapped while 2 average adult males were sitting on the gate. Upon inspection it was noted that the cables appeared to be rusted and corroded inside the protective coating.

- Goldsboro, NC, USA

Tailgate cable broke completly while loading a mower, damaging my tailgate and inner bed hinges as well as the outer hinge on the tailgate itself. I noticed that the 2000 and up models were recalled but, mine was not a part of the recall. My model is exact to the ones currently recalled because it was the first year of the new style change-over. I would appreciate some investigation and/or feedback. Thank you, mike ireland

- Elkton, MD, USA

1999 Chevrolet silvarado pickup tailgate came open and one cable snapped as I was going 55 mph down a state highway. Tailgate was dragged by the other cable until I could stop.

- Norwalk, OH, USA

Tailgate cable broke on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck despite the fact that I never sat heavy objects on the tailgate.

- Williamstown, KY, USA

I have a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. Mine was not recalled due to tailgate cable failures. My tailgate cables have in fact failed. General Motors needs to recall all of these vehicles for cable failure.

- Sodus, MI, USA

Parking brake has never been effective to hold vehicle, at 66000 miles the rear axle pinion bearings wore out. At 68 K000miles the ABS controller stopped working/ fuse had to be pulled to stop motor. [should there have been a recall on this part as a lot of Silverado have the same problem] 73000 miles front axle housing split in two halves literally/ had to remove axle. 50000 miles battery corroded and leaked at positive terminal tailgate straps broke, luckily one first.

- Marietta, GA, USA

The consumer experienced problems with both tailgate support cables.

- Penfield, NY, USA

When opening the tailgate the cables broke without warning. A recall was issued however the consumer's vehicle was not included because it was a 1999 model.

- Middleboro, MA, USA

I parked my 99 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 outside for 2 evenings. When I came out to my truck 2 days later, I realized that I did not close the tailgate. But then I noticed that the tailgate was hanging down further than it should be, resting on the bumper of the truck. It turns out that both of the cables that hold the tailgate in place had sheared off and dropped the tailgate onto the bumper. The cables had rusted straight through and caused damage to the tailgate because of it. I am currently in the process of replacing the broken cables, and will save the cables for future reference.

- Brooklyn Center, MN, USA

While placing the lawn mower onto the tailgate the strap broke. This vehicle was not included in the NHTSA recall, talgate support cable 04V129000.. consumer replaced both tailgate cables at his own expense.

- Minerva, OH, USA

Consumer stated driver's side tailgate cable broke due to rust. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but indicated that there were not replacement parts available. The consumer was also told that the 1999 model was not covered under the current recall.

- Meridian, MS, USA

Opened tailgate and both support cables snapped, one after the other. Had some one been standing or moving equipment on the tailgate, serious injury may have occurred. Because the cable was rubber coated, you were not aware of the problem until failure. The deal indicated that failures of these cables are well known, and 200-2004 trucks were recalled, however 1999 (new body style) with same tailgate arrangement were not recalled. With both cables failing within minutes of each other why did GM not recall like designed components?

- Alliance, OH, USA

PE 03-049/tailgate cable breakage: While opening the tailgate, both support cables broke and caused the tailgate to drop completely down. The dealer informed the consumer that part was not covered under the manufacturer recall.

- Athol, MA, USA