Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016473 | Water leak in front floor carpet area. gm tech link. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
| 020857004 | 06/01/2002 | 634506 | Subject regarding general waterleak guide. *tt | 10/03/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 3232 | 10010651 | Paint code unknown for front bumper and wheel flare. *eh | 12/03/2004 | ||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 020864007 | 03/01/2002 | 631292 | Some customers may comment that the third door is hard to open and/or the door handle may be broken for 1996-2002 chevrolet and gmc s/t extended cab pickup models.. *slc | 05/22/2002 | |
| 250102 | 01/25/2002 | 629723 | Concerns with excessive effort or breaking of the third door handle on extended cab pick ups. *tt | 04/05/2002 | |
| 251001 | 10/25/2001 | 628025 | Some three door pick-ups may have a third door handle that breaks or is hard to operate. *tt | 03/01/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
| 3227 | 10/04/2006 | 3227C | 10011755 | Tailgate cable slack. this includes 1998-2006 chevrolet and gmc full and mid size trucks. *eh updated. *kb | 01/31/2005 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 06020 | 09/01/2006 | 06020A | 10020659 | Special policy adjustment - tailgate support cable replacement. *kb | 12/08/2006 |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 01136C | 11/18/2003 | 10004206 | Clunk noise felt through floor pan. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | ||||||
| RQ04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/22/2004 | 04/14/2005 | TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAK | ||
| Odi is upgrading rq04-012 and opening an ea to investigate the tailgate support cables installed in 1998 - 2004 model year sonoma and s10 model vehicles.general motors is conducting recall campaign 04v-129 to replace the tailgate support cables originally installed in certain model year 2000-2004 sierras and silverados and certain model year 2002-2004 avalanches and escalade exts (c/k models).general motors has advised odithat the tailgate support cables installed in the subject vehicles were fabricated using identical or similar sheathing material as the recalled vehicles.however,general motors has advised odi that sonoma and s-10 vehicles differ from c/k models in several ways: the vehicle height is lower; the tailgate displacement (drop) when not supported by the cables is smaller and the tailgate comes to rest at a less severe tip angle when not supported by the cables; the tailgate mass is smaller; and the size, payload, and usage characteristcis are less demanding than c/k model vehicles.gm also stated that sonoma and s-10 warranty claim information indicates a lower claim count and a lower claim rate than recalled c/k models.notwithstanding the above information, odi has received an additional 73 non-injury complaints and 10 injury complaints on the subject vehicles during rq04-012 (since november 2004 to date), which justifies opening an engineering analysis to further investigate this issue. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | |||
| When driving at 40 mph the vehicle starts to make a wind sound, consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer. the problem has not been resolved as of yet. please provide any further information.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/24/2008 | 1 | ||
| Chevy s10 3rd door you have 3 service bulletin on this problem the door handle breaks this is the 3rd handle i have had to replace. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 1 | 03/28/2000 | |
| Consumer stated the seats failed to lock into position along seat tracks, and will move unexpectedly during normal operation, dealership has examined vehicle and was unable to effectively remedy the problem.*ak consumer also stated the center console lid was cracked, fan was inoperative.*slc | |||
| 07/13/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Spontaneous fire engulfed rear undercarraige of 2001 chevrolet s-10 pickup with 150 miles of use. *ak | |||
| There is terrible vibration in all 4 tires, and dealer has also fixed a leak in firewall/ air vent system, and and rear window. *ak | |||
| 11/30/2000 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| Cargo box needs realignment or replacement. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 96000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s10 blazer. the contact stated the striker plate on the door was cracked. the contact was concerned that the crack would extend around the door and potentially cause the door to fracture from the vehicle while driving. the dealer advised he had not received any similar complaints. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 96,000. | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Third door latch lever failed. door can not be opened. this is a severe safety hazard as any passengers in the rear of the extended cab could not get out in an emergency situation. dt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 09/25/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2001 chevorlet extreme s-10. it has the third door behind the drivers door, in the last two years, i have had to replace the door handle for the third door atleast 6 times. the third door is not used regularly, but again, atleast 6 times in the past two years it has snapped at the hinges. *tr | |||
| 02/21/2005 | 92000 | 12 | 02/15/2004 |
| 2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 u joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. 004 4 tires 005 4 tires 2004 door hinges freeze up lube;005 tail gate hinges show wear 2005 parts 4 ea tie rods/o/ring type brake shoesand drums/u joints. i have for inspection.*ak | |||
| 11/30/2004 | 60000 | 6 | 01/01/2001 |
| I have 2 gm trucks in my family. both have had the same problem with all the door hinges - the hinge pins lock up and the doors will not open or close without deforming the body. i have been told (when i went in for repair at a dealership) that this is a standard repair for all gm trucks. the risk to the passenger is that the sheetmetal weakens and the hinge rips from the body of the truck.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 09/05/2005 | 37000 | 2 | 05/25/2001 |
| Cables holding up tailgate when its open both failed at same time and at same place. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 11/27/2004 | 51000 | 1 | 06/25/2001 |
| Hauling my 1935 chevrolet engine block and unloading it from my 2001 s-10 pickup. the tailgate cables on both side separated dropping the gate to the rear bmper and in the process tipped the engine block into my lap bruising both of my legs badly. my chevrolet dealer wouldnot replace them without full charge for labor & parts in spite of the same (or similar) cables on the big trucks. i have not replaced them as of yet as i still think they should have been recalled.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 04/22/2005 | 19000 | 1 | |
| Chevy s-10 pick-up truck. tail gate cable failure. no injuries | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/16/2006 | 80000 | 1 | 02/14/2004 |
| 1) tail gate cable broke on my '01 s-10 pick up have not replaced the part yet,the other side is supporting by itself currently 2) at 80000 miles in jan. of this year the motor had to be replaced at a cost of $1000. it was a used motor. it was knocking, missing and running rough. pieces of bearing were in the engine oil. *jb | |||
| 07/13/2006 | 112000 | 1 | 12/12/2001 |
| 2001 chevy s-10 ext. cab 4x4 p/u truck. cable holding up tailgate rusted through, leading to an unsafe tailgate on my pick-up truck. nothing was done to correct it. *jb | |||
| 08/05/2006 | 109000 | 1 | 03/07/2003 |
| The straps that hold the tail gate in position broke that hold the tailgate in a level position. one broke first and i called gm to see if there was a recall on my truck and was informed no they were thinking about extending it. my son was almost hurt when this happened. *jb | |||
| 07/31/2006 | 52000 | 2 | 10/20/2001 |
| 1. no special events leading to failure 2. both tailgate cables rusted, broke in half while lowering gate, minor bruising to driver and scratches on tailgate finish. 3. cables apparently cannot be replaced, attachment to tailgate latch assembly seems to be permanent. *nm | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 50000 | 2 | 09/15/2000 |
| We were loading a couch onto the bed of the truck when both tailgate cables broke causing my tailgate to rest on the rear bumper. caused a slight crease / mark on the tailgate. both cables appear to be rusted and broke in the same location. *jb | |||
| 04/10/2006 | 43922 | 1 | 10/17/2001 |
| Pickup truck tailgate support cable failure. 1/4 inch cable supports tailgate when lowered. cable collects water under the vinyl coating and rusts through, resulting in tailgate to fall. rust is not detectable under plastic coating. cable rust through is at the center portion, the lowest part when the gate is up. *nm | |||
| 03/26/2006 | 46000 | 2 | 10/07/2002 |
| When my son went to open the rear tailgate of my 2001 s-10 crewcab, both tailgate cables broke at the same time. we were fortunate that he wasn't on the tailgate as he could have easily been injured and damage could have occurred to the tailgate. i didn't realize this might be a problem until after mine broke and i started to do a little research on the internet. it appears this is happening to a lot of s-10 pickup owners. i am currently in the process of getting parts to replace the cables. *nm | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 25250 | 1 | 01/10/2001 |
| Both tail gate cables broke at approximately same date. no excessive weight was placed on tailgate. the cables broke when tailgate was lowered. *jb | |||
| 08/17/2004 | 59000 | 1 | 06/16/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the right side safety straps on the tailgate has been replaced in the past. due to corrosion and breakage, the vehicle is now having the same type of problems with the tail gate. the straps need to be replaced again. there is a nhtsa recall, # 04v129000 concerning the tailgate: hinge: attachments. however the vehicle is not included in the recall due to the make and model. the manufacturer has been alerted. updated 03/28/06. *jb | |||
| 03/04/2006 | 47000 | 1 | 12/03/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the cables broke while attempting to open the tailgate. there is a nhtsa recall, # 06v066000, regarding the tailgate: hinge and attachments. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. no repairs have been made. | |||
| 01/17/2006 | 37000 | 2 | |
| I was standing on the tailgate of my 2001 chevy s10 zr2 when both the support cables snapped at the same time, sending me falling to the ground. there was no load on the tailgate other than my 195 lbs. there is no excuse for this to have happened on a truck of this year. this could result in serious persona injury for someone with a load on the tailgate. *nm | |||
| 01/16/2006 | 48000 | 1 | 04/13/2001 |
| Tailgate cables have broken. tailgate cables secure the tailgate in position when tailgate is lowered, however, these have deteriorated and broke, allowing the tailgate to fall onto the bumper. *jb | |||
| 12/21/2005 | 34000 | 1 | 09/11/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall campaign 04v129000 regarding the tailgate cable. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the model of the vehicle. *ak updated 1/25/2006. the consumer contacted the manufacturer who claimed that the tailgate cable in his vehicle was not the same as the ones that were recalled. *nm | |||
| 11/23/2005 | 1 | ||
| Both tail gate cables on 2001 chevy s-10 snapped, dropping tailgate onto bumber. *jb | |||
| 10/19/2005 | 1 | ||
| The tailgate cables on my s-10 pickup truck snapped in two att he same causing the tailgate to pinch my hand. upon inspection it appears that the sheathing was breached and the cables have corroded that are inside the sheathing. *nm | |||
| 10/13/2005 | 51000 | 2 | 05/01/2001 |
| Both tailgate cables broke. the driver's side was found broken, which broke at some unknown time. the passenger side failed while i was sitting on the tail gate. i use this truck for occasional hauling of materials and these could have failed while under load. *nm | |||
| 09/14/2005 | 18494 | 1 | 11/10/2001 |
| 2001 chevy s-10 pickup truck: the right side tail gate cable just snapped after i lowered the tail gate. no heavy loads were on the gate at the time. i looked at the cable and it had rusted inside the plastic covering. it looks like the plastic cover holds water inside and causes the corrosion. i called a chevy dealer and was told they would not replace it, but i found a recall on other chevy trucks with the same problem. *nm | |||
| 08/26/2005 | 59000 | 1 | 09/29/2001 |
| Broken tailgate cable. *jb | |||
| 08/21/2005 | 38889 | 2 | 01/31/2001 |
| The support cables on my 2001 chevy s10 broke unexpectedly while i was sitting on the tailgate. both cables were corroded at the same point where they bend. as a result of the breakage, the tailgate hit the bumper and was dented in two places. these were the first dents ever for my truck. | |||
| 08/13/2005 | 53000 | 1 | 04/10/2004 |
| Dt: the caller said the strap on the left side of truck that holds the tailgate broke. there was a recall on other trucks but not this one. .dealer said this truck is not involved in the recall. manufacturer said the samething. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2005 | 63000 | 1 | 01/09/2001 |
| Tailgate cables snapped. *nm | |||
| 07/31/2005 | 58000 | 1 | 08/15/2003 |
| The cables which support the tailgate on my s-10 broke suddenly on both sides damaging the tailgate. *jb | |||
| 05/19/2005 | 29200 | 1 | |
| 2001 chevrolet s10 pickup tail gate cables pulled apart.*mr the tailgate can no longer be opened with damaging the vehicle paint. *nm | |||
| 06/07/2005 | 43500 | 1 | 09/01/2001 |
| Dt: the tailgate cables snapped and the consumer fell on the ground. *ak the consumer was sitting on the tailgate when both right and left cables broke at the same time. *sc | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 42620 | 1 | 08/30/2001 |
| Dt: consumer has a problem with the tailgate cord fraying. consumer had this problem repaired at own expense. similar larger trucks have had this problem recalled. consumer has smaller truck. *tt | |||
| 05/09/2005 | 62000 | 08/31/2001 | |
| Both tailgate cable broke on my 2001 chevrolete s10 crew cab pick up. i have since brought it to my dealer and had it repaired. these are the same type cables that gn has recalled on the large pick ups. i am wondering why they have not recalled the small trucks as well. | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 77000 | 1 | 06/08/2003 |
| I have a 2001 chevy s10 pickup, was sitting on my tailgate whenone of the tailgate straps broke, throwing me off of the tailgate. i was suprised, but not injured. . upon examination, i notice that the tailgate strap cable was rusting out on the inside of the coating that had been placed over the cablem. many of the calble strands had rusted though. there is a recall on tailgat straps for full size pickups, but not the s10. i believe that the same problem of the tailgate straps rusting through and causing an injury if both fail at the same time exists in the s10 line of pickups also. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 66000 | 2 | 08/31/2001 |
| Both tailgate support cables on my 2001 s10 pickup that has a blazer vin # have broken in half due to rust and corrosion. i went to my dealer and that said that the recall only applies to fullsize pu/u's and other tailgate vehicles. my vehicle is not listed. i am seeing that the blazer s10 has a recall on these items. why wouldn't mine? can you help me get these repolaced?*ak | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 95000 | 2 | |
| While loading materials in the bed of the pickup truck the cable support failed, causing the tailgate to fall. the tailgate stayed loosely attached to the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 42000 | 2 | |
| Tailgate cable failure both sides on gm , s10 truck. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 110000 | 1 | 12/20/2000 |
| Right hand support cable snapped while myself and another were sitting on the tailgate last year. not sure of exact date. no injuries. just noticed article in media and thought that i would add another to the list. at this time, locating another cable and leaving the tailgate closed.*ak | |||
| 01/06/2005 | 39368 | 2 | |
| Tailgate strap, 1 broke about 2 months before the other one broke, nothing has been done to correct this, i figure they recalled all the full size truck to replace them ,they should replace these at no charge. also, it is a good thin i was not standing on it when they broke . i could have gotten hurt by falling off when the tail gate fell to the bumper.*ak | |||
| 03/26/2005 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Owner was standing on the tailgate unloading his truck when the support cables snapped, causing the owner to fall to the ground. owner later contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not being recalled for this defect, and there was nothing else they could do. *ak the tailgate support brackets broke. *bf *nm | |||
| 01/12/2005 | 25000 | 1 | 08/20/2004 |
| The tailgate straps on my chevrolet s-10 gave way while i was kneeling on the back of the truck, my knees were hurt for several weeks. gm knows that their tailgate straps are defective yet they do not warn that they may just give out like they do. *ak | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 74000 | 1 | 11/11/2000 |
| Passenger side tailgate strap on the bed of a 2001 chevrolet s-10 broke at the bend.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| The galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open horizontal position corroded /weakened, and fractured. the tailgate suddenly dropped, and struck the top surface of the rear bumper.*ak | |||
| 01/29/2005 | 24880 | 2 | 10/15/2001 |
| On jan 29,2005 we were preparing to load groceries into the bed of the truck. we opened the tailgate and both of the support cables snapped causing the tailgate to fall onto the bumper. we haven't made arrangements for repair yet as i was checking to see if there has been any type of recall. i had known of the recall for the silverado and thought the s-10 may be included.*ak | |||
| 01/27/2005 | 34455 | 1 | 08/15/2001 |
| Tailgate cables broke when lowering tailgate. *ak | |||
| 11/04/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 08/17/2001 |
| Tailgate was placed in down position and weight was placed on tailgate. tailgate strap on left side failed. oad on tailgate shifted and was caught by me before it hit the ground. ailure has not been repaired. will have to fix soon.*ak | |||
| 09/18/2004 | 103000 | 1 | |
| The tailgate cables snapped while i was standing on the tailgate. the tailgate dropped a few inches, until stopped by the bumper. i fell off and the tailgate was slightly dented. i was not seriously hurt. *nm | |||
| 04/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| One of the tailgate cables on my 2001 s-10 has failed, and the other is about to fail. the s-10 should be included in the full size truck tailgate cable recall. *jb | |||
| 12/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer noticed that his tailgate cable was broken. he was aware of a tailgate recall but his vehicle was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 49000 | 1 | 10/27/2001 |
| The cable supporting the tailgate of my 2001 chevrolet s10 broke for no apparent reason.*ak | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 19000 | 1 | 04/12/2001 |
| Tailgate cable broke. *ak | |||
| 09/21/2004 | 30000 | 1 | 12/19/2001 |
| After lowering the tailgate consumer noticed passener side tailgtate strap was broken. *ak *tc | |||
| 09/25/2004 | 40900 | 1 | 02/07/2003 |
| Stepped unto the tailgate of my chevrolet s-10 which immediately dropped because the tailgate support cables both gaveway. this occurrence caused a fall which resulted in a back injury. i have since that time replaced the straps, while retaining the defective parts. *nm | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 76210 | 1 | 03/09/2001 |
| The consumer stated that the cable broke on the tailgate. recall 04v129000 was issued. the consumer contacted the manufacturer. however, nothing was done. *ak *sc | |||
| 09/19/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 07/26/2001 |
| Was unloading a piece of equipment for the truck bed. the tailgate cables broke - sending the equipment to the ground.he tailgate was also damaged.he cables had been rusted / corroded through.*ak | |||
| 07/07/2004 | 25000 | 1 | 12/01/2000 |
| The consumer complained about a tailgate cable problem. both cables snapped while the consumer was standing on the tailgate. the consumer weighed less than 160 lbs. the consumer contacted chevrolet and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do. currently, these vehicles are on recall. however, the consumers vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| I have just read that gm has a recall on pu trucks because of defects to the tailgate support cables. the recall only indicates large pu trucks are included. i have a 2001 s-10 chevrolet small pick up and the same thing has happen to my vehicle. both cables have rusted through. i went to the chevrolet dealership recently and they indicated that the parts alone would cost nearly $ 200. if my vehicle is not included in the recall, i feel that it should be. thank you. *jb | |||
| 60000 | 1 | ||
| While vehicle was stationary tailgate support cables broke, the tailgate assembly had not been replaced. *ak previously statement amended by bowman after phone call to owner 4-5-04 | |||
| 12/20/2003 | 44398 | 1 | 06/06/2002 |
| The tailgate cables snapped when i was standing on it, after i unloaded some trash bags. i also work at a auto parts store and have had numerous owners of 2001 chevy trucks say their cables also broke. with just the lowering of their tailgate. *cb | |||