Loading small atv in back of 2000 chevrolet s10 zr2 and both cables broke, causing atv to come crashing down on the tailgate and to the ground. Received minor scrapes trying to stop it, but it did extensive damage to the tailgate in the process. Checked price of new cables and cost to replace and it was ridiculous!! Dealer says they have seen many others like this, but gm will not warranty. I have also had my third door handle break numerous times and they won't replace. Again the dealer says it's a common problem. Very poor customer service in my opinion. Would like compensation for the faulty cables and the damage they caused.
2000 Chevrolet S10 body complaints
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I have heard of numerous complaints about tailgate straps breaking on various chevy trucks. I have a 2000 s10 zr2 and mine are broke as well. I think they need to add s10 to the recall too and get us all taken care of.
I own a 2000 chevy s10 and was sitting on the tailgate when one of the tailgate cables snapped and caused me to fall from the tailgate. I have been in contact with my local chevorlet dealer and replacement cables are $50. I have yet to purchase these because they are rather costly and I was searching this site to see if there has been a recall on this part. It is my understanding that there is no recall on this part but many fellow s10 owners have had this same experience.
Tailgate cables breaking from normal uses on a 2000 chevy s-10.
Consumer stated that vehicle experienced the same problem as chevrolet silverado recall 04v129000. The tailgate cable broke, and he had it repaired under warranty. However consumer was concerned that it may happen again.*ak the consumer would like the stainless steel cables.
While standing on top of the tailgate its cable broke. Driver sustained minor injuries. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, the cause had not been determined.
I own a 2000 s-10 pickup I had the tailgate open and I sat on it and the tailgate straps broke and I feel to the ground I already have back problems and when I fell I hurt my back and had to have treatment done on my back by my chiropractor. My husband called the chevy company and told them that the straps broke and asked if there was a recall on them they said yes but not on the s-10 only on the sierras and silverados. They would do nothing to solve this problem. So I went into the recall site and it said they had 42 complaints on the s-10 and sonomas on the 2000 year I don't understand why nothing is being done to fix these if they have had this many complaints I have talked to 2 other people that have this same problem they said they just never took the time to file a complaint. So how many others are there out there like this ? I feel very strongly that they should be responsable for fixing this. Thank you beverly ustaszewski.
The tailgate support cables corroded and broke. A recall was issued for the cables, however the vehicle was outside of the remedy scope. *jb both of the support cable attachment ends sat exposed vertically when the tailgate was closed allowing moisture to enter the cable ends. The black plastic coating on the cables allowed moisture to collect in the loop formed by the cables when the tailgate was closed, trapping the moisture in with the metal cables causing a corrosion problem.
The tailgate support cables corroded and broke.
While opening the tailgate, the cables broke. *jb both tailgate cables broke at the same time. When the cables were manufactured. There was a hole at the top of the cables that allow water to drain into the center of the cable, trapping the water and rusting out the cable.
The driver was rolling the motorcycle off of the truck bed and without warning the cables collapsed. The driver placed the cables inside of the truck and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that this vehicle was not on a recall. The consumer has to rendered payment for parts and labor.
The consumer stated that tailgate cables snapped. As a result, the tailgate fell onto the bumper. No injuries reported. *ak
When the consumer lowered the tailgate, the right cable snapped allowing the tailgate to fall. After several weeks the left cable broke. This model was not one that the manufacturer was recalling . Please describe details.
While standing on the tailgate of my s-10 pickup, the left supporting cable broke. The cable on the other side held so there was no injury or damage. My inspection of the breakage revealed the multistranded steel cable had become heavily rusted and thereby weakened. The cable is covered by plastic tubing which can be easily abraded by repeated opening and closing of the tailgate. Moreover the cable is obviously made from unprotected metal ie. Zinc-dichromate at best, rather than ganvanized or stainless. (zinc-dichromate sacrifices itself to moisture over a short period of time). I went the area dealer who, after checking to see it was on the recall list, quoted over $100.00 to replace both the left and right cables. I learned some larger truck models already had recalls for this problem. I called gm and after a day was told they would split the costs with me which I told them was unacceptable as I considered the problem to of a saftey related nature stemming from poor design which essentially made the product unfit for it's intended use. It remains unrepaired at this time.
The tailgate cable broke on both side of the vehicle while a 200 pound person was sitting on it. There is a tailgate support recall 04v-129000, but the VIN isn't included. *la *sc
Chevrolet s-10 tailgate cable failed and is not subject to the just announced recall for other models of chevrolet pick-ups.
Recently there has been a recall on gm fullsize pick-ups concerning the cables on the tailgate corroding and breaking. I have a 2000 chevrolet s-10 and have had the same issue. The tailgate systems are the same on these trucks and believe the recall should also include the s-10 models.
Paint is cracking over approximately 80% of hood. In some places, the paint is chipping away. This cracking is not present in any other parts of the paint job.
Driver side door hangs when opened, as a result of the 2 bottom pins that hold the hinge. *ak the consumer states that the door is designed poorly. Consumer has retrofitted with e-clips that does a much safer job. Also, the door latch mechanism falls apart.
When attempting to back the truck up, the backs of the seats are too high and it obstructs my view. One night while trying to back my truck up in my yard, my view was too obstructed and I hit a tree. The tailgate of my truck was down, and was damaged. It is un-repairable. I was backing up at about 5 MPH, so the airbags didn't open. This has been a problem from the beginning. I haven't contacted the manufacturer, but if you advise me to do so, I will. The anti-lock brakes just went made a grinding noise and I had to almost push them to the floor to stop...I was going 35-40 MPH and someone in front of me slammed on their brakes. Since then, the brakes scrub and make a grinding noise if I don't stop gradually. The brake pads were looked at and are okay. I'm not a mechanic, but if it's not the pads, then what is it??? Noone was injured in either incident, but I'd like to know if there have been any other complaints about the seats. I'm almost 6 feet tall and can't see over them, and barely see around them. That's dangerous!...as is the braking system.
Consumer was told by frame shop that manufacturer's welds were not strong enough as they should be. This has destroyed frame. Vehicle has never been in a crash, and vehicle is considered a total loss.
Vehicle hit another vehicle head on at 42 MPH. This vehicle was declared totaled. Air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.*ak signal light would come on at random. Brake pads and shoes replaced. Whenever it rained, vehicle filled with water, the carpet was ruined and had to be replaced. Windows would not roll down.
The bedliner was installed at the car dealer ship at time of purchase. At that time we were told that you can fill gas containers in the back of the truck because there was a problem with static electricity igniting the gas. There is also a sticker on the bedliner warnining of this problem. There also seem to be another problem problem. After stopping to gat gas at a station on I-95 outside of washington and with no flamible materials in the truck the bed liner ignited in flames about 1 mile down the highway. I belive that because it is an over the rim bed liner and the fill spot for gas is just 8" away from the edge of the liner gas fumes during the filling process get traped under the liner and can be ignighted by static. Because of the type of liner there is a gap between the truck boby of about a 1/4" all the way around the truck. Becauce that gap is only 8" away from where the fuel is put into the gas tank fumes are getting onder the liner. This problem needs to be looked into. If fumes can be ignited that are in the back of the truck then certianly fumes that get trapped under the liner can ignite.
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