Placed about a 200 pound torch on tailgate when lifing into 2002 chevy s10 truck. Tailgate cable broke. Although no injuries or damaged property that day, in the future a 275 pound owner could have been on the tailgate and a broken cable could cause broken bones or lacerations. To correct problem one can not simply replace a $10 cable. Gm has made the vehicle so you have to buy the cable and hinge for $45. This is ridiculous and if these cables have been found to be faulty and recalled in the silverados they should probably also be recalled on the s10s. As of yet the cable has not been replaced-wailting to see if a recall will be issued.
2002 Chevrolet S10 body complaints
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One of the cables that support the open tailgate on my 2002 chevy s-10 failed and broke when opening the tailgate. I have not yet replaced this part because I have seen that the part has been recalled in other chevy trucks. Why is this truck model not included in the past recalls?
Dt: the contact stated immediately after stepping off the tailgate the cables broke simultaneously. He purchased the parts to fix the vehicle himself. He contacted the manufacturer, but they offered no assistance.
I own a 2002 chevrolet s-10 pickup. I was helping a friend move some small furniture when at the end of our last run I noticed my tailgate was resting on my bumper. Apparently the tailgate cables snapped. Upon further inspection the site of failure where the cable snapped was rusted through. Now this is a cable that is entirely encased in plastic from the factory and it still managed to rust. I have open and closed my tailgate perhaps two dozen times in the course of three years so this is certainly not a wear issue.. I feel that gm should extend the tailgate recall it has for its full size trucks(which experience the same problem) to include their mid-size s-10 trucks as well.
I own a 2002 chevrolet s-10 crew cab pick-up 4 x 4. I would like to report failure of the tail gate cables. The cables had corroded in the center and then broke. Chevrolet has a recall on cables for the larger pick ups, but does not have a recall for the s-10's.
Dt: 2002 chevrolet s10. The consumer states the cables that hold the tailgate both snapped simultaneously. There was nothing on the tailgate when this happened. The cables were not showing any sign of wear. The dealership and manufacturer were contacted about the problem. The manufacturer told the consumer after sending in the parts they would determine whether or not the parts should be reimbursed.
2002 chevy s10 3 door pickup truck, 22,000 miles, one owner. Rear tailgate cables rusted and broken.
Dt: the contact states the tailgate cable broke during motion and the tailgate slammed down. This happened on 8-20-05. He was going approx. 40 MPH.contacted the dealer as well as gm, and they told her that this vehicle not included in previous recalls on older year models.she iwasvery concerned because if her husband was to be carrying a heavy load in the truck ,and something fell ou. , there could be a very bad accident. The dealer was willing to fix the tailgate at the consumer's cost.
Following are problems I have had with this vehicle since owning it. All of which I feel has caused me great inconvenience, and recently too much money. I have sent letters to gmc just today to see if they are going to do anything about the inconvenience and cost. October 21, 2002 at 4035 miles the idler arm was replaced, (under warranty) at doan chevy. Somewhere around january 2003, a sensor for the heater shield was replaced under warranty at doan chevy. March 4, 2004 at 26,345 miles the idler arm was again replaced under warranty at doan chevy. March 29, 2004 the drivers?? Door needed to be aligned it never closed properly, as did the passenger visor needed to be aligned because it never would snap shut, replaced under warranty at doan chevy. After being stranded 3 different times on major highways during rush hour traffic, because the car would just quit while driving it, on july 8, 2005 the fuel pump modulator was replaced at a repair shop owned by a previous hallman chevrolet mechanic in rochester, ny - sam lovetro automotive 44 richomd street, rochester, ny 14607. Phone number 585‑262‑4585. Not under warranty, as the warranty is only for 36,000 miles. This cost me $671.98. Friday, july 1st to find the problem, took it back into the shop tuesday july 5th picked it back up on friday july 8th, 2005. Tuesday, august 2nd 2005 the service engine light has come on again! I refuse to pay another penny for this vehicle to be repaired; there have been far too many problems with this "new" vehicle with less than 49,000 miles on it. I have also emailed doan chevy with my complaintsl. I really would hope that gm would stand by their products and respect their customers. So far I am not seeing this. I can not afford any more money to be spent on this; I just put $1000.00 into this truck in the last 6 weeks. It has had a complete tune up on june 23, 2005 this cost me $236.30.
Dt: consumer stated 2002 chevrolet, s-10 tailgate cables broke at the same time. Consumer was loading straw , and set a bale of straw on the tailgate. When the weight was applied to the tailgate both cables snapped. There was corrosion on the outside of the cable. The cables snapped underneath the rubber coating on the bottom of the cable. The tailgate was dented after the tailgate fell, no damage to the bumper. Consumer going to contact the dealer and the manufacturer today. Consumer was going to call and see if gm was willing to repair the damage before he fixed it.
Dt: consumer states the tailgate on the chevrolet s10 the cables broke. Chevrolet fixed the cables but would not fix the tailgate where it was dented from hitting the bumper. Consumer's 14 year old daughter was unloading the bed when this happened. The cables were rusting, but the consumer did not notice the problem until after it occurred.
Dt: the cables that hold the tailgate level rusted and broke. Tailgate goes up but consumer cannot let it down because it rides on the bumper. Contacted chevrolet, they said there was no recall on a s-10.
The tailgate straps broke while the consumer was closing the tailgate. The tailgate slipped out of the consumer's hand and the straps broke. The manufacturer offered no help. *ak the manufacturer did offer to pay for the labor but not the parts. *sc
On february 2, 2005 I was unloading a twenty-five pound pail from the back of my chevy s-10 pick up truck. I opened the tail gate, and as I slid the pail on to the tailgate, both of the tailgate support cables snapped. I fell backwards onto the garage floor, and I injured my back. I called the dealership where I purchasde my truck, and they said there was nothing they could do because there was no recall. On march 17,2005 as I was driving, I heard a loud bang. The tailgate had fallen into the middle of the road. A woman with a van full of children had to swerve into the opposite lane to avoid hitting the tailgate. The tailgate was dented and badly scratched. I again called the dealership and explained what had happened, and again they told me they would do nothing, because there was no recall for the s-10 pick up regarding the tailgate supports or the tailgate. I have the broken tailgate support cables, and the tailgate.
I was loading my riding lawn mower into the back of my pickup when both safety cables on the tailgate broke.
While loading the rear the tailgate straps broke without warning. No injuries reported. *ak
Both support cables on the tailgate broke while loading. This caused the tailgate to drop without warning. Both cables showed sign of corrosion. The dealer was notified.
Opened tailgate and saw that right tailgate support cable broke. Truck not used for heavy hauling. No wear indication. Replacement of cables requires replacement of entire latch assembly. 34000 miles, 38 months. Ordered new latch/cable through dealer. Have not yet installed.
2002 chevrolet s-10 crew cab, tailgate cables broke. Bf the consumer was standing on the tailgate when the incident occurred.
1. Use of the tailgate in order to put cargo in pickup box. 2. The tailgate cables broke, made from poor material, also same as the recalled silverado tailgate cables 3. Dealer gave me the option of paying 5 times more than aftermaket for the cable or wait until enough complaint are received in order for recall.
One of the two tailgate support cables on my 2002 chevrolet s-10 has prematurely broken. Less than 3 years old and under 40000 miles.
The tailgate straps broke off, keeping the tailgate from maintaining upward position. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.
I have a 2002 chevy s-10 pick up (zr2) and the drivers door hinge is separating from the weld causing the door to be approximately 1 inch out of alignment and getting worse. I currently have 41,000 miles on this vehicle and it is out of warranty.
While opening the tailgate both support tailgate cables broke. Suddenly the tailgate dropped to the floor. The cause ha not been determined. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.
While standing on the tailgate left/right tailgate support straps snapped. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Drivers side third door leaks water when it is raining, causing carpet to become musty smelling.has there been a recall or fix issued for this problem? Vehicle only has 19000 miles on it.
Drivers side door leaks water and air. Bad wind noise.
The frame is bent. The vehicle has a problem with the alignment a week after being repaired. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times for this problem. Chevrolet, s10, blazer extreme 2002.
Driver feels that the design and location of the hood release lever causes foot to make contact with lever when entering or exiting the vehicle. This resulted in the hood releasing unexpectedly. Ts
Driver's seat moves back and forth and will not lock in place. Vehicle accelerated and seat flew back on acceleration. Vehicle has been in at dealer one time for intermittent problem. Dealer was correcting the problem. *ak consumer stated that the tilt wheel control froze in one position, dealer adjusted tilt steering. Center console hard to open, dealer adjusted console.
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