Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V129000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2002 to 07/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 3662211 | 09/18/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/17/2004 | 03/22/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. if both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. on vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the cables. interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. the recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 04007.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 3118A | 3118F | 10009991 | Pop/clunk noise on right or left turns. *tc *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 04222004 | 04/22/2004 | 10009233 | This message relates to the purchase of armor-dillo to treat faded or stained cargo covers and cladding. gm voicemail express. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 3000 | 01/01/2004 | 10008896 | Service vme - 03 - 04 full size truck, utilities and hummer h2 passenger door module inoperative. *mj | 08/25/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 01448A | 01/01/2004 | 10007288 | Water leaking from center roof console. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 02/13/2007 | 17000 | 1 | 04/25/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade ext. the contact stated that while loading his tailgate with 12 bags of 40 pound wood chips, he heard a popping sound . the contact then loaded a 13 pound bag onto the tailgate and approximately 8 to 10 bags fell onto his left leg and foot. he sustained major injures to his left leg and foot, which resulted in three surgeries. the tailgate cables were replaced prior to the incident due to recall number 04007 and again after the incident. the current mileage was 21,000 and failure mileage was 17,000. updated 12-12-2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||