Consumer received recall 04V129000 for the 2001, Chevrolet, Silverado concerning defective tailgate. However consumer owned same make and model for another vehicle which was not included in the recall. The tailgate cable rusted.

- Troutville, VA, USA

I was on a float trip in the southeastern part of Missouri. I lent my truck to one of my fraternity brothers to drive to the back of the campsite to get a paper so that we could board the bus. My tailgate was down while he was driving and on the way back, driver's side cable on the tailgate snapped and the tailgate fell from the truck. The passenger side cable remained secure to the tailgate and it was drug behind the truck for about 300 yards. There was damage to the tailgate itself on both sides from the rocks it was drug over. It scraped off the spray on bed liner that was on the tailgate and, because one of the cables was still attatched, beat against my bumber causing many little dents on it. I talked to GM and they said they would not fix anything because it was not under warranty and it had not been recalled. My dad is in the process of bondoing the tailgate and we will have to replace the cables, the spray in liner and get the tailgate repainted.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

After sitting on the tailgate the cable snapped. There were no injuries.. recall 04V129000 was issued for 2000 and 2004 models. The part number was the same for the 1999 and 2000 models.

- Crestview, FL, USA

Right side of the tailgate cable snapped. This occurred when loading a small mower. The tailgate pulled away in the process. The left side was still attached and bent a pin on the inside of the bed as well as the hinges on both sides on the inside of the bed and also bent the tailgate. May be related to recall# 04V129000.

- Elkton, MD, USA

The consumer stated that the straps which held the tailgate in place broke, forcing the driver to fall to the ground injuring himself. The owner contacted the manufacturer and was told that only the trucks from 2000 to 2004 were being recalled. However, this problem is occurring in other models as well. Provide further details.

- Roxboro, NC, USA

While loading lumber into my 1999 Chevy K1500 Silverado the tailgate support cables broke releasing the tailgate. The weight of the lumber caused the tailgate to rest on the rear bumper causing minor damage to the tailgate. The lumber itself nearly knocked myself and a friend to the ground. The replacement cables cost me $31 dollars from the dealer, but then I find out that the 2000-2004 Silverado's have been recalled for the exact problem I have and the replacement cables sold to me by the dealer are the same faulty cables I had to begin with and that I am not eligible for the recall.

- Waterloo, IA, USA

While the vehicle was parked, the driver/passenger side tail gate straps snapped. This occured while the consumer loaded an atv in the back of the vehicle. Both cables on the tail gate broke at the same time. The cables showed no sign of problem before. Both cables were replaced with new GM factory cables of the same material. The cables were recalled on the 2000-2004 models. They were replaced with stainless steel.

- Gonzales, LA, USA

While driving 35 mph tailgate cable snapped on the passenger side because it was rusted and corroded.

- Yaphank, NY, USA

While driving at 55 mph, the driver heard a loud noise heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The driver noticed that the passenger side tailgate broke off.

- Brookville, OH, USA

My 1999 chev P/U tailgate cable broke causing minor injury. I noticed an article recalling 2000-2004 GM's. my truck was less than 3 years old when the cable failed. 1999 GM vehicles should be included in the recall.

- Mims, FL, USA

Both the tailgate cables broke around the same time and I have 1999 sliverado.

- Warren , MI, USA

While driving, the tailgate detached from the vehicle. The dealer replaced the tailgate. Tailgate detached from the vehicle again and the dealer installed a new latch on the tailgate making it difficult to open the tailgate.

- Ballston Spa, NY, USA

Tail gate cable failed

- Duluth, MN, USA