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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V066000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1998 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 805368 | 04/10/2006 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/08/2006 | 03/08/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. over time these cables can corrode and fracture when loads are applied to them. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If one cable fractures, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. if both cables fracture, the tailgate would drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. if anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured, they could fall and be injured. on vehicles without a bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. in addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. the recall is expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06019.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 3128 | 01/01/2004 | 10009932 | All full size trucks pick up box sheet metal fracture/damage with aftermarket accessories installed. *sc | 11/02/2004 | |
| 300701 | 07/30/2001 | 625162 | Information regarding frontal wind noise condition. *yh | 11/19/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 071503 | 07/15/2003 | 10003791 | Revised requirements for installing the running board. *tt | 10/31/2003 | |
| 030844011 | 07/01/2003 | 10002945 | Tweeter speaker rattle in front side door(s), tweeter speaker falls out of position. *tt | 10/01/2003 | |
| 020849007 | 09/01/2002 | 10000072 | Center console lid hard to open or close. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| 010866014A | 02/01/2005 | 010866014B | 634819 | Pickup box sheet metal fracture / damage with aftermarket accessories installed. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010866005 | 06/01/2001 | 623084 | Information regarding new pickup box reinforcement kits which are available for customers who may want to install a cross toolbox, side box, or a ladder rack system as an accessory. *tt | 10/26/2001 | |
| 230701 | 07/23/2001 | 621226 | Some customers may comment that the center console latch may stick or will not open. *tt | 09/12/2001 | |
| 9908110004 | 05/01/1999 | 606014 | Some owners may complain of squeak or rattle noise from front hinge pillar / instrument panel area. *tt | 08/05/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 010864014A | 07/01/2002 | 010864014 | 634821 | Some customers may comment that the manual lock lever comes loose from the door trim panel. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010864014 | 10/01/2001 | 627425 | Subject on door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel. *yh | 02/07/2002 | |
| 010864015 | 10/01/2001 | 627471 | Information regarding front and rear side access door noise. *yh | 02/07/2002 | |
| 160801 | 08/16/2001 | 625323 | Subject regarding new door check link. *jg | 11/19/2001 | |
| 060801 | 08/06/2001 | 625290 | Some vehicles may experience a sqeaking sound coming from the front doors while opening and closing. *slc | 11/19/2001 | |
| 000864016 | 12/01/2000 | 619727 | Customer comments that the 3rd or 4th door is hard to close when cold. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| 000864003 | 02/01/2000 | 611265 | Some owners may comment on a rattle noise when closing either of the front doors. this noise may be more noticeable when the window is in the down position. *tt | 05/31/2000 | |
| 990864029 | 12/01/1999 | 6089971 | Experiencing a rattle type noise coming from the driver's or passenger's front side door. *tt | 03/01/2000 | |
| 990864027 | 10/01/1999 | 6088952 | Customer may comment that a high effort is required to close either front door. *tt | 01/12/2000 | |
| 8651520 | 12/01/1998 | 603088 | Comments about a squeak noise when opening or closing the front doors. *tt | 02/02/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 3464 | 10014808 | Door hinge replacement kit. *tt | 05/10/2005 | ||
| 010864015 | 10/01/2001 | 628505 | Subject regarding front and rear side door access door noise (replace door check link). *jg | 03/12/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 3144 | 01/01/2004 | 10010234 | Supplement to 00-02-35-003f clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 050602 | 05/06/2002 | 636609 | Some customers may comment about hood hinge wind noise . *tt | 11/10/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | ||||||
| EA04005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/19/2004 | 09/28/2004 | TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE | 04V129000 | |
| General motors filed a defect notice 04v-129 on march 17, 2004, which outlines a program to replace the tailgate cables installed in affected model year 2000-2004 vehicles.refer to odi's closing report for ea04-005 for additional information.odi is aware of reports of tailgate cable breakage occurring in model year 1999 and earlier vehicles.these vehicles were equipped with similar tailgate cables as addressed by 04v-129, but are not being addressed by campaign o4v-129.odi is initiating a separate investigation to address these vehicles.the complaint-injury-fatality statistics summarized above pertain to model year 2000-2004 vehicles. the complaint-injury statistics for model year 1999 and earlier vehicles are summarized on the opening resume for that investigation. | ||||||
| EA05007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/14/2005 | 04/11/2006 | TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES | 06V066000 | |
| General motors is conducting a safety recall to remove and replace the tailgate support cables installed in 805,368 model year 1999 and 2000 gmt 800 model vehicles.the model year 1999 and 2000 gmt-800 series vehicles that will be campaigned had contributed a significant majority of the total complaints (87%) and injuries (79%) associated with the tailgate support cable breakage in the model year 1998 - 2000 c/k series vehicles addressed by this investigation. | ||||||
| EA04005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/19/2004 | 09/28/2004 | TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE | 04E067000 | |
| General motors filed a defect notice 04v-129 on march 17, 2004, which outlines a program to replace the tailgate cables installed in affected model year 2000-2004 vehicles.refer to odi's closing report for ea04-005 for additional information.odi is aware of reports of tailgate cable breakage occurring in model year 1999 and earlier vehicles.these vehicles were equipped with similar tailgate cables as addressed by 04v-129, but are not being addressed by campaign o4v-129.odi is initiating a separate investigation to address these vehicles.the complaint-injury-fatality statistics summarized above pertain to model year 2000-2004 vehicles. the complaint-injury statistics for model year 1999 and earlier vehicles are summarized on the opening resume for that investigation. | ||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||
| EA05007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/14/2005 | 04/11/2006 | TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES | 06V066000 | |
| General motors is conducting a safety recall to remove and replace the tailgate support cables installed in 805,368 model year 1999 and 2000 gmt 800 model vehicles.the model year 1999 and 2000 gmt-800 series vehicles that will be campaigned had contributed a significant majority of the total complaints (87%) and injuries (79%) associated with the tailgate support cable breakage in the model year 1998 - 2000 c/k series vehicles addressed by this investigation. | ||||||
| EA04005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/19/2004 | 09/28/2004 | TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE | 04E067000 | |
| General motors filed a defect notice 04v-129 on march 17, 2004, which outlines a program to replace the tailgate cables installed in affected model year 2000-2004 vehicles.refer to odi's closing report for ea04-005 for additional information.odi is aware of reports of tailgate cable breakage occurring in model year 1999 and earlier vehicles.these vehicles were equipped with similar tailgate cables as addressed by 04v-129, but are not being addressed by campaign o4v-129.odi is initiating a separate investigation to address these vehicles.the complaint-injury-fatality statistics summarized above pertain to model year 2000-2004 vehicles. the complaint-injury statistics for model year 1999 and earlier vehicles are summarized on the opening resume for that investigation. | ||||||
| EA04005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/19/2004 | 09/28/2004 | TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE | 04V129000 | |
| General motors filed a defect notice 04v-129 on march 17, 2004, which outlines a program to replace the tailgate cables installed in affected model year 2000-2004 vehicles.refer to odi's closing report for ea04-005 for additional information.odi is aware of reports of tailgate cable breakage occurring in model year 1999 and earlier vehicles.these vehicles were equipped with similar tailgate cables as addressed by 04v-129, but are not being addressed by campaign o4v-129.odi is initiating a separate investigation to address these vehicles.the complaint-injury-fatality statistics summarized above pertain to model year 2000-2004 vehicles. the complaint-injury statistics for model year 1999 and earlier vehicles are summarized on the opening resume for that investigation. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| Truck bed bounces excessivly at 68-75mph, shaking works itself forward to cabin of vehicle, steering wheel also shakes, took to dealer who said all truck beds do that. problem is gradually getting worse. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected by an independent repair shop, he was informed that all of the brake lines were rusted and corroded. the brake lines were replaced by the repair shop. approximately two years later, the vehicle was again being examined by an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the frame was cracked due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected by an independent repair shop, he was informed that all of the brake lines were rusted and corroded. the brake lines were replaced by the repair shop. approximately two years later, the vehicle was again being examined by an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the frame was cracked due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected by an independent repair shop, he was informed that all of the brake lines were rusted and corroded. the brake lines were replaced by the repair shop. approximately two years later, the vehicle was again being examined by an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the frame was cracked due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 100,000. sm. | |||
| 09/20/1999 | 3 | ||
| There is a pop/squeak in front over bumps. replaced front coil springs.also, driver's seat sits too far/replaced right air deflector. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 03/21/1999 | 1 | 12/03/1998 | |
| One of the doors has an air noise. yh | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| I have experienced excessive wearing of the front brakes, which has resulted in the rotors being replaced first, then the pads replaced 2 weeks later, and upon replacing the pads the new rotors required resurfacing. since then after driving approx 5k miles, i was told that the new pads are appox 40% worn. i required the right front balljoint to be replaced when the rotors were done. when applying the brakes & hitting a bump in the road, the brake pedal goes down to the floor and has a complete lose of braking. it failed the annual inspection, due to a leaking donnut gasket. the tailgate squeaks & rattles, and appears out of alignment. the front driver's door creaks requiring repeated greasing. there appears to be excessive wearing in the front end and braking system, as well as excessive creaking & noise from the rear area of the truck, tailgate, and driver's door. i have been met with continued resistance and lack of answers from both the mfg and dealer. any help or information would be appreciated.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 03/13/2006 | 73000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the tailgate cables rusted through and are ready to break. the contact verbally spoke to the manufacturer. there is a nhtsa recall # 06v066000, concerning the tailgate attachments. this vehicle is having the same problem; however is not included in the recall because of the vin. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Ltr request status of 4/15/2004 ltr re jeremy bruenn (ny) and the problem he experienced with his 1999 gmc sierra truck...*mr while the consumer was driving a lawn tractor into the bed of his truck the cables broke without warning. a recall was issued for the 2000-2004 sierra's for tailgate cable problems but the 1999 sierra's were not included although they have the same cables. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 49900 | 2 | |
| While driving at 30 mph the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer replaced the rotors and pads twice, however the problem recurred. *ak the vehicle also had tailgate and engine problems. the tires were replaced due to thread cracks. *jb | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| I have experienced excessive wearing of the front brakes, which has resulted in the rotors being replaced first, then the pads replaced 2 weeks later, and upon replacing the pads the new rotors required resurfacing. since then after driving approx 5k miles, i was told that the new pads are appox 40% worn. i required the right front balljoint to be replaced when the rotors were done. when applying the brakes & hitting a bump in the road, the brake pedal goes down to the floor and has a complete lose of braking. it failed the annual inspection, due to a leaking donnut gasket. the tailgate squeaks & rattles, and appears out of alignment. the front driver's door creaks requiring repeated greasing. there appears to be excessive wearing in the front end and braking system, as well as excessive creaking & noise from the rear area of the truck, tailgate, and driver's door. i have been met with continued resistance and lack of answers from both the mfg and dealer. any help or information would be appreciated.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 90000 | 1 | 07/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15mph, the tailgate cables broke and the tailgate fell down and struck the rear bumper. the contact purchased replacement cables from an authorized dealership and performed the repair. there is a nhtsa recall, # 06v066000, regarding the structure. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 03/03/2006 | 84000 | 1 | 08/09/1999 |
| Hauling fire wood and the cable on the tailgate broke. there was no damage, but if i had been hauling something large on the back with the tailgate down, i could have dropped part of a load in front of someone behind me. *nm | |||
| 08/14/2005 | 153000 | 2 | 02/15/1999 |
| Tail gate cables have failed due to rust, this is the 2nd set of cables that have failed i was loading hay on to the truck when the cables gave way i fell to the ground twisting my ankle. i have replaced the cables with the new style cables that were made due to a recall in 2003 of one year truck. the galvanized cables were used on more than the year recalled and are clearly of poor design. gm is not willing to replace them free of charge because nhtsa has not issued a recall for my year truck i put nhtsa partly at fault for this for not recalling all years using this cable. *jb | |||
| 06/11/2005 | 1 | 07/09/2004 | |
| Dt: consumer was backing a lawn tractor out of his truck and driver's side tailgate strap snapped in the middle. the strap was covered in plastic, couldn't see the condition the strap was actually in. consumer stated that the hinge mechanism has twisted as a result.*ak *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Problems relating to numerous breaks in the tail gate cables on the gmc sierra. reference odi 10113427.*mr the consumer was injured 15 years ago when the tailgate on his ford 150 failed. the consumer's current complaints is in reference to his 1999 gmc sierra. this truck is on it's third set of tailgate cables in only 5 years. the rubber coating on the cables cracked over time which resulted on water and road salt seeping into the cracks. over time the metal core rusted then broke. the consumer believes that the tailgate problem is not isolated to one manufacturer . *nm | |||
| 05/19/2000 | 72000 | 06/15/1999 | |
| I complained to gmc directly about abs failure and reported it to atty. gen of nys.i was told its normal wear in states with salt, funny that the paint is good to this day | |||
| 01/12/2005 | 91040 | 2 | 02/08/1999 |
| Was loading a honda rincon atv into the bed of a 1999 gmc serria pickup truck,using loading ramps attached to the tailgate.tailgate cables broke while loading atv.causing tailgate to slam down on rear bumper,damaging tailgate.this is the second time cables have broken.i replaced the broken cables with oem cables,and have old cables.*ak | |||
| 05/06/2002 | 45000 | 2 | |
| I was sitting on the tailgate of my 1999 gmc sierra when one tailgate cable broke then the other one broke the next day when i opened the tailgate.i replaced both cables with gm replacement parts at my expense . *ak | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 105000 | 2 | |
| Tailgate cables failed constantly. recall 04v129000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to model year. *ak *nm | |||
| 10/06/2004 | 2 | 03/14/1999 | |
| The cables on the tailgate of my 1999 gmc sierra broke,throwing my wife and i to the ground. this event took place in houghton county michigan while my wife and i were grouse hunting. i am aware that there is a product safety recall on these cables, ut it does not include 1999 sierra which makes no sense.*ak | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 50000 | 06/15/2004 | |
| Tailgate cable snapped on r.h. side, apparently corroded from inside out. no damage l.h. cable held. have not replaced either yet. *nm | |||
| 09/05/2004 | 109000 | 2 | 03/08/1999 |
| Tailgate cables have broken twice since i have purchased the truck new. gm has recall model years 200 and up. the model change for this truck was in 1999. the recall should be extended to include the 1999 model year vehicles. | |||
| 07/07/2004 | 79400 | 1 | 01/06/2003 |
| The taligate support cable on my 1999 sierra pickup failed. fortunately only the one on the driver side did. i was standing on it at the time but did not get hurt. the 1999 should be included in the recall. *ak | |||
| 07/18/2004 | 79500 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| Strap attached to tailgate corroded/rusted and snapped causing damage to tailgate and bed of truck.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Gm sierra pickup tailgate cable recall.*mr the cables on the tailgate of the consumer's vehicle broke twice. the cable are the same as the ones recall for model year 2000-2004. the consumer believes these cable should be included in the recall. *nm | |||
| 05/12/2004 | 50400 | 2 | |
| While loading the vehicle both tailgate straps snapped. dealership repaired the problem once, but the consumer was still having the same problem. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| E-mail fm jeremy bruenn (ny) request nhtsa to recall the 1999 gm sierra for defective tailgate & cables, cable on his 1999 truck rusted and broke without warning, reply attn christine rumfola/rochester ofc, es have no rec of previous fm mr. bruno. *ph (2000-2004 tailgate problems had been recalled) this occurred when the consumer was driving a lawn tractor onto the bed of the 99 gmc sierra. *sc b *jb | |||
| 04/24/2004 | 60000 | 2 | 08/16/1999 |
| Corrosion in tailgate restraint straps caused failure while sitting on tailgate to unload sewing machine.minor injury to person. no damage to sewing machine.minor damage to tailgate.looking for replacement straps.(g.m.dealer insists straps cannot be purchased seperately.purchase of complete latch assembly required at 40 dollars per side). *ak | |||
| 07/20/2003 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Tailgate cable rusted and broke. this occurred while consumer was loading a lawn mower onto the tailgate. recall 04v129000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to model year. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2004 | 94000 | 2 | 06/08/1999 |
| Cable corroded and broke that holds the tailgate on my 1999 gmc sierra pickup. other cable is corroded ready to break. can not put any load on tailgate for fear that it will fall and hit someone and hurt them.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2004 | 99874 | 1 | 07/29/1999 |
| Tailgate straps break for no reason. i have replaced them twice with in the past 4 years. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 1 | 07/06/1999 | |
| 1999 gmc sierra rear frame on both sides broke. *kb the consumer stated the frame was very thin and it was difficult welding it back together. *jb | |||