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 03/01/2003 to 11/30/2003 | 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 | |
| 01822 | 01/01/2004 | 10006720 | Front door frame contacts the windshield reveal molding. *mr | 05/11/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 091503 | 09/15/2003 | 10005029 | Discoloration of the cargo covers. gm voicemail log. *tt | 01/26/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 030864029 | 09/01/2003 | 10004397 | Information on removing front door trim panel to avoid breakage. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 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 | |