My buddy and I lowered my tailgate on my 2000 GMC Sonoma, after about a minute, both cables snapped in the exact same spot. It was obvious that the cables were rusted from the inside out. There were not any injuries, but now I can't use my tailgate for anything. I am also scared that it may be stolen, since the time it would take to steal it is now shortened.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Tailgate cables broke while I was sitting on the tailgate. Rusted through where the protective covering cracked from bending. Replaced with nos cables at my own expense as the dealer said the recall only included full sized trucks...?!!

- Clintonville, WI, USA

Both of the support cables broke while lowering the tailgate. The dealer was not notified.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Tailgate cable on 2000 GMC Sonoma broke at the point that the cable folds. At this time the plastic sleeve surounding the cable is still intact, only the metal cable broke.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

When the tailgate was in use both tailgate support straps snapped. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Avon, IN, USA

Tailgate cable failure on 2000 GMC Sonoma, cables appear to have rusted, corroded through causing tailgate to hit bumper, damage to paint on tailgate. Replaced cable and rivet with afetrmarket cable

- Castleton, 00, USA

Tailgate support cable coroded and broke.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

Tailgate cable rusted. This made it difficult for tailgate to maintain position. The consumer stated that the side cable rusted through and broke in two. Both cables have been replaced.

- Attleboro, MA, USA

I was unloading dirt from back of my 2000 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck when both of the tailgate cables broke, causing me to fall and scratch my leg and damaging the tailgate finish and hinge. As of now no repairs have been made.

- Chesterton, IN, USA

While sitting on the tailgate both tailgate cables broke. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the tailgate cables needed to be replaced.

- Dayton, OH, USA

Tailgate cables broke while loading the vehicle. Manufacturer indicated Sonoma was not included in the GM recall years 200-2004.

- Rochester, NY, USA

Tailgate support cables broke, tailgate was dented by bumper.

- Vicksburg, MS, USA

While standing on the tailgate washing the vehicle both tailgate cables snapped.

- Franksville, WI, USA