Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Cable rusted underneath truck, spare tire came off, caused traffic tie-p. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2006 | 60000 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2003 chevy s10 the assembly that holds the spare tire underneath of the vehicle disengaged when the cable snapped. the tire became wedged between the road and the rear bumper causing my vehicle to fishtail. no accident occurred despite the tire bouncing across 4 lanes of traffic and down a side street where it came to rest against a curb. the priority dealership said this was not covered by the warranty. this is the 3rd case i have heard about this happening in my area. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/07/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. the contact stated that the driver side door latch failed and collapsed into the latch panel due to defective material. as a result, the latch was not able to enter into the secure compartment. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was not available. | |||
| 09/07/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. the contact stated that the driver side door latch failed and collapsed into the latch panel due to defective material. as a result, the latch was not able to enter into the secure compartment. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was not available. kmj | |||
| 09/07/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. the contact stated that the vehicle driver door latch failed. the driver door latch collapsed into the latch panel due to defective material and caused the latch is not able to enter into the secure compartment. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was not available. li | |||
| 04/13/2009 | 31000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. the contact stated that the spare tire cable fractured from the rear of the vehicle and caused the tire to detach. the contact repaired the cable by adding a clamp and bolt to the cable to hold the spare tire in place. the contact spoke with the manufacturer but was not provided any assistance. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 04/13/2009 | 31000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. the contact stated that the cable that holds up the spare tire on the vehicle broke and the tire fell from under the truck. the contact on a private road and driving slow when it happened. the contact repaired the cable by putting a clamp and bolt onto the cable to hold the spare tire in place. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there was no warranty on the cable. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.rl | |||
| 09/20/2007 | 19500 | 1 | |
| I have an 2003 chevy s10 that doesn't even have 30,000 miles on it yet. the third door handle has broke and been replaced twice already. the incident date was the around the last time i put one on. it currently needs another handle put on it now. i haven't done it yet cause at $30 each time it has to be replaced is getting expensive for a piece of plastic. without this piece it is hard to open the door and i use the door to get my daughter in and out of my truck. i feel this part needs to be recalled and changed to a better handle. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 86000 | 1 | |
| The door pins are faulty on these trucks and blazers and my door does not shut sometimes because of it and it flew open on a turn almost causing me to fly out too. i went and bought the part that weekend but they should be recalled this is dangerous! *tr | |||
| 11/25/2007 | 36650 | 1 | 12/20/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. the handle for the third door snapped and failed when the contact attempted to open the door. as a result, the door would not open. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 36,650. updated 03/05/08.*lj the consumer stated the part was replaced by him at the cost of $27.50 plus tax. updated 03/04/08 *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 46000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. the third driver's side rear door has a release lever that has been replaced five times while the vehicle was under warranty. the lever was recently replaced again at chevrolet's expense. the contact is concerned that the rear passengers will not be able to exit the vehicle if the lever fails again. the contact filed complaint number 71-653843775 with chevrolet. the current mileage was 71,662 and failure mileage was 46,000. | |||