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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V129000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/2003 to 11/30/2003 | 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 | |
| 02052 | 01/01/2004 | 10007738 | Noise coming from instrument panel cluster or tachometer. *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 01822 | 01/01/2004 | 10006720 | Front door frame contacts the windshield reveal molding. *mr | 05/11/2004 | |
| 00778A | 01/01/2004 | 10006293 | Business trip and/or personal trip odometer inoperative. sit bulletin 1460572. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 030861002B | 09/01/2004 | 030861002C | 10005172 | Snap/popping type noise coming from front of vehicle. *tt 03-08-61-002b, dated 05/01/2004 replaced. *tt | 02/10/2004 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 3000 | 01/01/2004 | 10008896 | Service vme - 03 - 04 full size truck, utilities and hummer h2 passenger door module inoperative. *mj | 08/25/2004 | |
| 030864029 | 09/01/2003 | 10004397 | Information on removing front door trim panel to avoid breakage. *tt | 12/05/2003 | |
| 030864022 | 07/01/2003 | 10002947 | Information on removing the front door trim panel during switch removal to avoid breakage. *tt | 10/01/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 3464 | 10014808 | Door hinge replacement kit. *tt | 05/10/2005 | ||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 3067 | 01/01/2004 | 3067A | 10009375 | Tinny rattle type noise from the roof at highway speeds. *tt | 09/27/2004 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/16/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra. he was attempting to take the spare tire off of the undercarriage but was unable to. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the spare tire was cut loose. the mechanism that holds the spare tire looked rusty. the failure and current mileages were 46,000. sm. | |||
| 10/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 30-40 mph, the consumer heard a clumping noise coming from the bottom of truck. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and who tried to fix the vehicle, but gmc would not the allow dealer to work on the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 181 | ||
| This vehicle was bought brand new and represented as such. upon delivery of the vehicle, my husband noticed the bed was 2 crooked on the body. the vehicle was returned to leachman motors who in turn stating it was a factory defect. the attempted to repair the vehicle by bending the frame. this was unacceptable. gm blames leachman - leachman blames gm and we have returned the vehicle to leachman but continue to make truck payments of $452. so as not to ruin our credit. now we have no truck and no-one is helping us!! this truck was sold as a brand new vehicle. for $34,000. we should have a perfect truck - not one with a bent frame and crooked bed! | |||
| 03/11/2004 | 1 | 11/21/2003 | |
| On my 2003 gmc truck the right rear fender broke at the bottom where the bolt screw into the support, but above a 1 1/2 to 2 above bolt. the dealer and gm rep. said something hit the fender.on the bolt have a chip about 1/8 and no damage to the fender where something broke it. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 10/28/2005 | 36600 | 1 | 09/01/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated the hood spring on driver's side fell off. she was going to have the vehicle looked at next week. *ak the bracket to the spring was loose. updated 12/27/05. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 5400 | 3 | |
| While driving at 5 mph or greater,and when turning left, there was a loud popping noise in the front suspension. owner took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that the front torsion bar, and the left control arm came out of place. also, the front cross member brace came loose. *ak | |||