I have a 2001 chevy s10 pickup, was sitting on my tailgate whenone of the tailgate straps broke, throwing me off of the tailgate. I was suprised, but not injured. . Upon examination, I notice that the tailgate strap cable was rusting out on the inside of the coating that had been placed over the cablem. Many of the calble strands had rusted though. There is a recall on tailgat straps for full size pickups, but not the s10. I believe that the same problem of the tailgate straps rusting through and causing an injury if both fail at the same time exists in the s10 line of pickups also.
2001 Chevrolet S10 body complaints
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Owner was standing on the tailgate unloading his truck when the support cables snapped, causing the owner to fall to the ground. Owner later contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not being recalled for this defect, and there was nothing else they could do. *ak the tailgate support brackets broke. *bf
Both tailgate support cables on my 2001 s10 pickup that has a blazer VIN # have broken in half due to rust and corrosion. I went to my dealer and that said that the recall only applies to fullsize pu/u's and other tailgate vehicles. My vehicle is not listed. I am seeing that the blazer s10 has a recall on these items. Why wouldn't mine? Can you help me get these repolaced?
While loading materials in the bed of the pickup truck the cable support failed, causing the tailgate to fall. The tailgate stayed loosely attached to the vehicle.
Tailgate cable failure both sides on gm , s10 truck.
Right hand support cable snapped while myself and another were sitting on the tailgate last year. Not sure of exact date. No injuries. Just noticed article in media and thought that I would add another to the list. At this time, locating another cable and leaving the tailgate closed.
Tailgate strap, 1 broke about 2 months before the other one broke, nothing has been done to correct this, I figure they recalled all the full size truck to replace them ,they should replace these at no charge. Also, it is a good thin I was not standing on it when they broke . I could have gotten hurt by falling off when the tail gate fell to the bumper.
The tailgate straps on my chevrolet s-10 gave way while I was kneeling on the back of the truck, my knees were hurt for several weeks. Gm knows that their tailgate straps are defective yet they do not warn that they may just give out like they do.
Passenger side tailgate strap on the bed of a 2001 chevrolet s-10 broke at the bend.
After lowering the tailgate consumer noticed passener side tailgtate strap was broken. *ak
The galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open horizontal position corroded /weakened, and fractured. The tailgate suddenly dropped, and struck the top surface of the rear bumper.
2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 u joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. 004 4 tires 005 4 tires 2004 door hinges freeze up lube;005 tail gate hinges show wear 2005 parts 4 ea tie rods/o/ring type brake shoesand drums/u joints. I have for inspection.
On jan 29,2005 we were preparing to load groceries into the bed of the truck. We opened the tailgate and both of the support cables snapped causing the tailgate to fall onto the bumper. We haven't made arrangements for repair yet as I was checking to see if there has been any type of recall. I had known of the recall for the silverado and thought the s-10 may be included.
Tailgate cables broke when lowering tailgate.
Tailgate was placed in down position and weight was placed on tailgate. Tailgate strap on left side failed. Oad on tailgate shifted and was caught by me before it hit the ground. Ailure has not been repaired. Will have to fix soon.
The tailgate cables snapped while I was standing on the tailgate. The tailgate dropped a few inches, until stopped by the bumper. I fell off and the tailgate was slightly dented. I was not seriously hurt.
Hauling my 1935 chevrolet engine block and unloading it from my 2001 s-10 pickup. The tailgate cables on both side separated dropping the gate to the rear bmper and in the process tipped the engine block into my lap bruising both of my legs badly. My chevrolet dealer wouldnot replace them without full charge for labor & parts in spite of the same (or similar) cables on the big trucks. I have not replaced them as of yet as I still think they should have been recalled.
One of the tailgate cables on my 2001 s-10 has failed, and the other is about to fail. The s-10 should be included in the full size truck tailgate cable recall.
The consumer noticed that his tailgate cable was broken. He was aware of a tailgate recall but his vehicle was not included in the recall.
The cable supporting the tailgate of my 2001 chevrolet s10 broke for no apparent reason.
Tailgate cable broke.
I have 2 gm trucks in my family. Both have had the same problem with all the door hinges - the hinge pins lock up and the doors will not open or close without deforming the body. I have been told (when I went in for repair at a dealership) that this is a standard repair for all gm trucks. The risk to the passenger is that the sheetmetal weakens and the hinge rips from the body of the truck.
The consumer stated that the cable broke on the tailgate. Recall 04v129000 was issued. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. However, nothing was done. *ak
Stepped unto the tailgate of my chevrolet s-10 which immediately dropped because the tailgate support cables both gaveway. This occurrence caused a fall which resulted in a back injury. I have since that time replaced the straps, while retaining the defective parts.
Was unloading a piece of equipment for the truck bed. The tailgate cables broke - sending the equipment to the ground.he tailgate was also damaged.he cables had been rusted / corroded through.
The consumer complained about a tailgate cable problem. Both cables snapped while the consumer was standing on the tailgate. The consumer weighed less than 160 lbs. The consumer contacted chevrolet and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do. Currently, these vehicles are on recall. However, the consumers vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *ak *sc
I have just read that gm has a recall on pu trucks because of defects to the tailgate support cables. The recall only indicates "large" pu trucks are included. I have a 2001 s-10 chevrolet "small" pick up and the same thing has happen to my vehicle. Both cables have rusted through. I went to the chevrolet dealership recently and they indicated that the parts alone would cost nearly $ 200. If my vehicle is not included in the recall, I feel that it should be. Thank you.
While vehicle was stationary tailgate support cables broke, the tailgate assembly had not been replaced. *ak previously statement amended by bowman after phone call to owner 4-5-04
The tailgate cables snapped when I was standing on it, after I unloaded some trash bags. I also work at a auto parts store and have had numerous owners of 2001 chevy trucks say their cables also broke. With just the lowering of their tailgate.
Third door latch lever failed. Door can not be opened. This is a severe safety hazard as any passengers in the rear of the extended cab could not get out in an emergency situation. Dt
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