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 | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V129000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2000 to 10/31/2000 | 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 | |||||
| 3128 | 01/01/2004 | 10009932 | All full size trucks pick up box sheet metal fracture/damage with aftermarket accessories installed. *sc | 11/02/2004 | |
| 010860001 | 05/01/2004 | 010860001A | 10008511 | Revised recommendations regarding paint for structural reaction injection molding (srim) composite box. *tt | 08/03/2004 |
| 300701 | 07/30/2001 | 625162 | Information regarding frontal wind noise condition. *yh | 11/19/2001 | |
| 011200 | 12/01/2000 | 616399 | Information on freight charge for running boards. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 610 | 10/01/2004 | 10015770 | Rattle type noise coming from the rear of the cab during body twist maneuvers or over bumps. gm tech link. *tt | 08/11/2005 | |
| 3089 | 01/01/2004 | 10009518 | Rattle type noise coming from the rear of the cab during body twist maneuvers or over bumps. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 180901 | 09/18/2001 | 626202 | Customers may complain that their center console lock is not operational. *slc | 12/13/2001 | |
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 624705 | Subject pertaining to center console power door replacement part numbers *jg | 11/08/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 010864015 | 10/01/2001 | 627471 | Information regarding front and rear side access door noise. *yh | 02/07/2002 | |
| 010864014 | 10/01/2001 | 627425 | Subject on door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel. *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 | |
| 301000 | 10/30/2000 | 616435 | Information on programming the door lock feature. *tt | 02/26/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 04007A | 10/22/2004 | 10010543 | Tailgate support cable. recall 04007a. gm parts bulletins & information. *tt updated *eh | 12/01/2004 | |
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 | 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. | ||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 7250 | ||
| Engine uses to much oil, knocks, smokes body- truck bed sides are rippeling because the metal is to thin,& can not handel the weight of a lumber rack, front bumper is dented on both sides but in differant places, was like this at delivery, all the trucks were like this but all of them in differant places.manufacture defect exhaust- loose parts inside of muffler, exhaust rattels from mounting hardware, muffler retains water and leaks at the seams. paint-rust on the top of cab seatbelt- driver side belt will not recoil,broken seat belt bracket.(this is a safty issue) tires-below 1/32 tread left at 23,000 miles(this is also a safty issue) transmission-makes a cluncking noise at low speeds,takes a long time to shift when running the a/c also makes a howling noise,transmission slips. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 24000 | 07/30/2001 | |
| My 2001 gmc sierra pu truck after the second year of ownership began to emit howling sounds from the upper right side of the cab's interior. gradually the noise got worse. today it is an almost constant howling sound as if wind is coming through the windshield. i will return it to the dealership next week for a recheck. it is my understanding that other, similar gmc and chevrolet trucks are doing the same thing. | |||
| 02/03/2001 | |||
| Vehicle would lean to left, and also pulled left while driving. been to dealership , and had 2 step coil springs/ insulator , and body shims replaced on left side. brought vehicle 1/8 inch on all four corners. later vehicle was high left and low rear left. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Backing up at about 2mph hit a pipe sticking out of the ground. the pipe was about 3 ft. high. it hit the rear bumper on the driver's side. the bumper was bent so badly that it had to be replaced for a cost of almost $600.00. i think this bumper should have withstood this type of accident.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 01/11/2006 | 49274 | 12 | 05/01/2001 |
| Many problems: 4 wheel drive sensor, front end suspension, parking brake, service brakes, anti-lock brakes, speed sensors, radio, center console, engine noise rapping when starting, tailgate cables, anti-theft sensor, and now the battery voltage gauge needle excess dropping when stopping, engine idling to low when stopping. dealer says problem is normal. let's test drive a new truck and show me it is normal. this truck is a lemon in my eyes!*jb | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 41611 | 3 | 11/20/2000 |
| Dt: 2001 gmc sierra truck. there was recall 04v129000 concerning the tailgate latch/cable failure. recall repairs were done twice, but problem recurred. tailgate failed three times, and the cables failed once. the cables have been replaced three times. the first failure was on october 14, 2002 and repairs were done. the second failure was on december 13, 2004 and repairs were done, the third failure was on august 8, 2005. the dealer stated that they were not going to fix this problem again. in the final recall letter the manufacturer included a costumer claim form. the contact filed the claim form on december 13, 2004 for $663.87, on january 5, 2005 , and the claim was denied by manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 1 | 11/25/2000 | |
| 04 v 129 000/tailgate support : the consumer had a concern that the dealer will replace the support cables, but will not repair the tailgate latch. the dealer informed the consumer that was not covered under the recall. the tailgate will not close/lock properly. *jb | |||
| 10/07/2004 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| The tailgate cables were replaced under recall. the new cables were unequal in length which placed all of the weight on the tailgate on one cable. *ak *sc | |||
| 11/20/2003 | 48000 | 2 | 02/07/2001 |
| Tailgate cable snapped under a weight bearing load condition. *ak | |||
| 02/14/2004 | 39800 | 1 | 09/05/2001 |
| Failure of both tailgate cables, causing the person standing on the tailgate to fall to the ground.*ak | |||
| 06/18/2003 | 39500 | 2 | 05/21/2001 |
| 2001 gmc sierra 1500 pick-up ailgate cables snapped (both) when i sat on the tailgate. i am not too heavy the cables are defective by allowing water the seep into the cable and rust while not showing any obvious problem untill the failure.*ak | |||
| 10/30/2003 | 40000 | 1 | 08/13/2001 |
| When it rains water collects in the elbow of the rubber sleeve covering the support cable holding the tailgate up. the water in the elbow caused both cables to corrode and break. *ak *nm | |||