Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
04V129000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1999 to 07/31/2000V (Vehicle)366221109/18/2004ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/17/200403/22/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryAnyone 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesGm recall no. 04007.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06V066000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 02/01/1999 to 10/31/1999V (Vehicle)80536804/10/2006ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/08/200603/08/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesGm 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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
312801/01/200410009932All full size trucks pick up box sheet metal fracture/damage with aftermarket accessories installed. *sc11/02/2004
30070107/30/2001625162Information regarding frontal wind noise condition. *yh11/19/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY
07150307/15/200310003791Revised requirements for installing the running board. *tt10/31/2003
03084401107/01/200310002945Tweeter speaker rattle in front side door(s), tweeter speaker falls out of position. *tt10/01/2003
02084900709/01/200210000072Center console lid hard to open or close. *tt02/12/2003
010866014A02/01/2005010866014B634819Pickup box sheet metal fracture / damage with aftermarket accessories installed. *tt10/09/2002
01086600506/01/2001623084Information 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. *tt10/26/2001
23070107/23/2001621226Some customers may comment that the center console latch may stick or will not open. *tt09/12/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
010864014A07/01/2002010864014634821Some customers may comment that the manual lock lever comes loose from the door trim panel. *tt10/09/2002
01086401410/01/2001627425Subject on door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel. *yh02/07/2002
01086401510/01/2001627471Information regarding front and rear side access door noise. *yh02/07/2002
06080108/06/2001625290Some vehicles may experience a sqeaking sound coming from the front doors while opening and closing. *slc11/19/2001
16080108/16/2001625323Subject regarding new door check link. *jg11/19/2001
00086401612/01/2000619727Customer comments that the 3rd or 4th door is hard to close when cold. *tt06/25/2001
00086400302/01/2000611265Some 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. *tt05/31/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
346410014808Door hinge replacement kit. *tt05/10/2005
01086401510/01/2001628505Subject regarding front and rear side door access door noise (replace door check link). *jg03/12/2002
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
314401/01/200410010234Supplement to 00-02-35-003f clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. *sc11/05/2004
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
05060205/06/2002636609Some customers may comment about hood hinge wind noise . *tt11/10/2002
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
0909200409/09/200410013196Tailgate support cable. *eh04/12/2005
322710/04/20063227C10011755Tailgate cable slack. this includes 1998-2006 chevrolet and gmc full and mid size trucks. *eh updated. *kb01/31/2005
04007A10/22/200410010543Tailgate support cable. recall 04007a. gm parts bulletins & information. *tt updated *eh12/01/2004

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
EA04005GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/19/200409/28/2004TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE04E067000
 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.
EA04005GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/19/200409/28/2004TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE04V129000
 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.
EA05007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/14/200504/11/2006TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES06V066000
 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.
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
EA04005GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/19/200409/28/2004TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE04E067000
 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.
EA05007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/14/200504/11/2006TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES06V066000
 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.
EA04005GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/19/200409/28/2004TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE04V129000
 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
10/01/200015
 The accelerator had stuck, the transmission slipped, the flaps on the fender and the door trim had fallen off, the back window leaked, the heat shield was believed to have caused a vibration in the dash-per service dealer, the coolant light stayed on, the a/c had to be repaired twice, and the rotors vibrated. *jb *scc
403/01/2001
 Brake line on drivers side rear rubbed a hole in the black hose against steel line. tried to tie up an seperate but its to close to t connection. both rear fenders cracked and broke. rear main seal leaking oil.
STRUCTURE - BODY
04/16/2012200000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger side door handles were inoperable. the contact could not enter the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 200,000.
04/16/2012200000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger side door handles were inoperable. the contact could not enter the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 200,000. kmj
04/16/2012200000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. while attempting to enter the vehicle the contact noticed that both front driver and passenger side door handles would not open function not allowing the contact to enter or exit the vehicle. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer and no repairs have been made. the current and failure mileages were 200,000. bml
03/18/2011139740
 Attempting to stop for a school bus, as i pressed on the brake pedal it went to the floor and the truck did not come to a complete stop. after pulling over, it was discovered that the brake line was leaking fluid on the ground. upon further inspection, noticed the brake lines are corroded. be it know that the frame and body parts on this truck are also rusted as to not pass state inspection. the truck is just over 10 years old and unsafe to drive due to multiple manufacture defects.
06/15/2008875681
 Rocker panels are rusted out. *tr
01/21/20011
 Front passenger seat belt retractor is locking up while driving. dealer notified. *ak the driver side window makes noise when rolling down due to regulator assembly failure, also the center console would not open. *yh
05/09/20010
 Vehicle has a crack of 3 quarters going down on driver's side. dealership is aware of problem.*ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
1
 Consumer states the automatic lock is plainly visible whereas the manual lock is not, making the automatic lock the thiefs first choice and again the system in unarmed. when leaving the driver side or passenger window slightly open, intentionally or not, the location of the automatic door locks (facing upward on the armest), is such that a coat hanger bent through the opening can easily depress the automatic door lock, thereby disarming the vehicle making it possible to open the door from the outside without sounding the alarm to steal the contents. *tt
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
08/10/2003350001
 Consumer received recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate support cable breaking. the tailgate cable broke when the consumer let the tailgate down. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
09/03/200320000101/03/2000
 Rear of vehicle clunks when stopping and upon moving forward from a stop. third door used to access rear of vehicle does not latch during cold weather of 20 degress or lower. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE
10/01/200371000111/14/2000
 The tailgate cables rusted through and broke, causing the tailgate to detach from the vehicle. *ak the tailgate was being lowered when the cables unexpectedly snapped and rested on the bumper. this hit the consumer on the legs but caused no injury. *scc *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
04/01/20051
 The paint is falling off the roof of vehicle. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
05/01/200380000108/31/1999
 My 2000 gmc sierra truck tailgate will not latch. it falls down while truck is moving. *jb
04/25/20003004/22/2000
 There is no indication on the panel that there is pulsation. also there is no abs noise and light braking power. dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated that heat vent cap keeps popping off and replaced. tail gate bed liner not flat, panel rippled and rescuer rear panel, install additional fastener. horn pad failed, brakes are squeaky,, abs system checked could not duplicate any problem, brake pedal goes to floor at times and vehicle does not stop, master cylinder leaking internally.*yd
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
11/19/2005144000204/01/2000
 I filed a complaint last year (odi# 10125958) about my one tailgate cable breaking and gm telling me that my vin was not covered under the tailgate cable recall nhtsa#04v129000 gm recall#04007. i have not heard anything from the nhtsa or gm. since then my other cable has broken making my tailgate useless. now whenever i have to load something into my truck, i have to take my tailgate off. that's an injury just waiting to happen. but then again, i guess the nhtsa does not care or listen until the injuries happen anyway. *nm
09/18/200597258109/29/2004
 Tail gate support cable has broken. *nm
07/18/200544750102/16/2004
 The tailgate support cable ( one ) rusted through . bulletin no.04007a issued oct 22, 2004 does not cover this problem since my truck was built on, or about, august of 1999 and the start date of the existing recall is 10/99. please reference nhtsa item number 10010543. *nm
02/20/20051020001
 Dt: hen the tailgate was opened,owner realized that the passneger side cable broke in the middle. owner was afraid that the tailgate will fall off becuase there was only one cable holding it.there was recall 04v129000 was issued, but owner's vehicle was not included due to vin. the dealership will charge owner for the repair work. at this time the owner did not use the tailgate. owner didn't want to pay for the repairs becuase gmc waa aware that there was a problem.*ak
06/07/2005201/01/2000
 Dt: contact states the cables of the tailgate broke twice. there was a recall on this model of vehicle, but this specific vehicle does not fall under the recall campaign. *ak
12/06/2004209/28/1999
 While coming to a slow stop(-10mph and dry) the antilock brakes started to operate causing a failure for an assured distance .wheel speed sensors to be cause ,replaced at dealership. happened again 8 months later wheel speed sensors replced again. should be looked into failure to stop causes accidents not tailgate cables. *ak
12/01/20041
 Nhtsa recall 04v129000. gmc issued a tailgate support cable recall. this vehicle was not included in the recall, but has experienced broken cables, keeping it from maintaining upward position. dealer will repair at consumer's expense.*ak
800001
 Consumer complained about a tailgate problem. consumer was putting a 4 wheel vehicle on the bed of the truck, and while doing so, tailgate malfunctioned. the tailgate cables were rusted. it smashed the bumper. *ak
01/01/2004144000406/09/2003
 Tailgate strap on pass side of truck broke while tailgate was down and tailgate actually came off and damaged tailgate. this has happened 3 times after this. my 17 year old son drives this truck and 1 times this happened he was on a busy street and could not get to the side of the road and drug the tailgate about 1/4 of a mile before he could get out of traffic to reattach the tailgate. i have not had the tailgate repaired, because of the fear of this happening again and causing even more damage. i have at this point removed the tailgate from the truck until i can find a resoution for this problem. *ak
07/06/20031
 Consumer placed a light weight box of clothes on the tailgate and both cables snapped, dropping the full weight of the tailgate on his left knee. *ph the consumer stated the two cables had plastic sheaths over them to protect the metal cables from the weather, however when the tail gates were closed, the plastic sheaths cracked, which allowed water inside and caused the cables to rust through. *jb
02/25/200461000102/20/2000
 Consumer opened the tailgate and noticed that right side tailgate strap broke. *ak *la
12/15/200330000102/14/2000
 Both tailgate cables failed without warning, dumping myself and the desk that i was loading onto the garage floor.*ak
01/15/2004570001
 While driving with tailgate down it detached from the vehicle. tailgate assembly was not repaired. *ak
1
 While backing out consumer heard a loud bang. consumer inspected vehicle, and noticed tailgate dropped open. *ak
05/14/2003700001
 The tailgate cable broke while loading an atv bike. as result, the bike flipped backwards and injured consumer's hands. this failure was caused by rust developing in the cable. *ak the consumer has met other consumer's who have experienced the same problem. *sc
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04/26/2003112/10/1999
 2000 gmc 1500-has broken frame above rear axle. truck has been used to tow trailer with tongue weight never over 700#,using hitch with 1000# rating.also installed is air bags between rear axle and frame, to allow leveling when trailer attached on hitch. no explanation recieved from dealer other than have never seen it happen.did say have seen it on dodge trucks. the dealer rep did not suggest how to repair or at what cost, they didn't seem interested in correcting the problem since the warranty was over by 2500 miles. so i took it to a general welder who quoted me $200 to $400 dollars to weld the frame and add a piece of steel to the frame to re-inforce this obvious place of stress. the welder also says he has seen this happen before and done these kind of repairs because none of the manufactured frames are re-inforced at the point of stress that would be put on a frame when weight is added as far back as a hitch. i am in the process of having these repairs done a thought other trailer hauling pick-up owners should be aware of this fault. this truck is rated for #8800 towing,with a #1000 rated tongue weight hitch. never have i had more than#5000 trailer weight with no more than &700 tongue weight, but the frame still cracked making this an un-known safety hazard. i could have been towing the trailer and the frame could have broken completley, dropped the trailer to groung causing seperation from the truck and than [what]?. your guess is good as mine.*ak
08/06/1999
 While driving down a dirt hill at 3 mph applied brakes, and the vehicle free wheeled down a hill at 40 mph due to the abs system failure. also, frame is bent.*ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
09/14/20121450001
 Driving truck in town applied brakes at a stoplight brake pedal went straight to the floor. no brakes at all had to go thru the red light and around 3 cars in front of me, rubbed the curb to get the truck to stop. rust and corrosion on the steel rear brake lines caused line failure. *tr

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