Tailgate fails to stay shut :seat suspension broke.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado body complaints
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Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v129000 concerning tailgate: hinge and attachments. This vehicle was experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact has currently not repaired the vehicle.
My brakes failed, I replaced my brakes and I was never informed by general motors that there was a recall. 8/22/02: replaced front disc pads, replaced front brake rotors, cleaned caliper slides and hardware, replaced rear disc pads, replaced rear brake rotors, cleaned caliper slides and hardware on back also. Also replaced left rear emergency brake band/cable and hardware. 8/21/03: replaced tailgate handle. 7/5/05: replaced tailgate cable because it had broke in half. 7/13/05: replace u-joints. 11/1/05: had transmission serviced-filter and flush and was told that the transfer case select module needs to be replaced. While at the dealer getting the air bag adjusted we asked the dealer if there was a recall on the tailgate cable, as ours was busted, we were informed that there was a dealer recall, but our truck was not one of those recalled so we had to pay for the cable ourselves at a cost of $16.22. Until we went in for the air bag recall we had never been informed about any recalls. We were just informed about the ABS recall and we informed gm that we had replaced the recalled parts and were offered $60.00 for what cost us $826.60. This goes along with my other complaint, #10142457.
Dt: contact received recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate: hinge and attachments. The dealer replaced the galvanized steel straps with the same type of straps. The recall letter indicated the replacement should be stainless steel. The vehicle was experiencing the same problems as indicated on the recall letter.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado z71. There was the federal safety agency recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate hinge and attachment. The contact contacted the manufacturer, and was told this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Also, he contacted two chevrolet dealerships, and was told the same thing. The contact stated that both tailgate straps broke on september 11, 2005.
Dt: the consumer stated the rotors rusted on the vehicle and ripped the brake pads off. The vehicle had 30,000 miles on it. The brakes started to squeal when the steel backing was rubbing against the rotors. The dealership would not fix the problem under warranty; it was 1 year out of warranty. The consumer had to pay for the problem himself. The manufacturer stated it was normal wear and tear for the brakes to go out at 30,000 miles. Consumer isn't exactly sure when the brakes started going bad, but it was approximately 9 months ago. This same vehicle the tailgate support cable broke on the passenger side, broke. There is a recall for this, the federal safety agency #04v129000, but his vehicle was not part of the recall. The consumer noticed that the cable was broke approximately 1-2 months ago.
Dt: 2000 , chevrolet silverado extended cab. Was pulling a trailer and heard a terrible noise. Consumer pulled over, frame had broke in two. *ak the frame broke in the rear on both the left and right side.
04 v 129 000/tailgate support cable: while opening the tailgate, both support cables broke and the tailgate drop completely down. No injury was reported. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that their vehicle VIN # was not included in the recall. *nm *sc
My spare tire off of the 2000 silverado fell off the bottom bed and wound up 100 feet off the highway in the woods. The cable frayed on the attachment!
Dt: the contact is having the same problem with tailgate that was recalled on other vehicles. The contact received a recall letter, but his manufacturer told him that this particular model is not in with the recall but he is having the same type of problem. The federal safety agency campaign id number is 04v129000 the summary for the compalint is as follows: 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. This is the same problem the contact is having with his vechile. The contact was having problems with his tailgate before the recall was even made. The contact was standing on his tailgate while it broke.
Consumer was informed by the dealership that the parts to perform the tailgate support cable recall 04v129000 weren't available, and he will be contacted when they become available. Almost a year later, the dealership told the consumer he was no longer was eligible for the recall.*ak *jb
Recall campaign: one of the consumer's tailgate cable broke on his 2000 chevrolet silverado prior to recall notification. *nm *sc the cable on the left side is stretched again, however the manufacturer stated the consumer would not be covered under warranty because it was already taken care of as a favor. The consumer stated when it was repaired it was a temporary fix, because the used the same cables.
Consumer received recall 04v129000 for the tailgate, made an appointment dealer, and upon arriving the parts were not available. Consumer went home. A second recall letter stating the recall for the vehicle had not been performed. Consumer made an appointment once again, took the vehicle to dealer, and once again was told the part was not available.
When opening the tailgate owner noticed the straps wore out prematurely. A recall was issued, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak dealer refused to repair the consumers tailgate support cables.
The tailgate straps snapped in half without warning. Two years later a recall was issued on the same part. However, dealer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak both tail gate straps were replaced.
While unloading the tailgate dropped completely down. No injury reported. The dealer was notified.
Recall campaign 04v129000 concerning tailgate support cable. Consumer received notification from the manufacturer in regard to this recall. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that hew would have to repair the defect himself. The service technician fixed one cable, and handed the second cable to consumer, telling him that he would have to fix it by himself. Also, they claimed they were not a body shop, and he would have to get this fixed on his own.
Consumer received mfr recall 04007, the federal safety agency recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate cables. No parts were available. Service manager michael page.
Rear quarter panel window leaks.
Consumer stated tailgate cables broke . A recall was issued. Howwever this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Re chevrolet safety recall for 2000 silverado trucks, defective steel tailgate support cables. *bf when the consumer called to schedule an appointment to have the recall performed, he was told there were no parts and he would receive a call once the part(s) arrived. The consumer received another recall letter and he called the dealer again and was told the parts were still not in. )recall#04v129000)
Tailgate support cables failed.
While driving the quarter panel collapsed damaging the brake line, and the emergency brake line. Consumer had an air bag installed on the suspension. However that was damaged also. The tires delaminated. The tread separated from the sidewall of the tires. Firestone steeltex radio, r4f, lt245/75r16, 00-80-11 120/116r m/s, dot vn11-b1c.
Tailgate latching mechanism sometimes fails. Tailgate will fall open when driving. My dog almost fell out going down the road because the tailgate fell open. I also lost a partial load of wood out the back when the tailgate fell open.
Broken tailgate cable.
While driving and upon hitting a bump in the road tailgate dropped down and the belts broke. The tailgate and strap's were totally disengaged from the vehicle. *ak
Fax fwd fm the federal safety agency region v foia request cy of all documents re recall of 2000-2004 gm chevrolet silverados for problems w/tailgate support cables; es search provided no info re silverado tailgate support cable defects.*mr representing client who sustained injuries as a result of falling from the tailgate of a defective 2000 chevrolet silverado.
The driver side tailgate cable broke, and the passenger side tailgate cable was hanging by some threads. Also, passenger door will not unlock, and there was a delay in acceleration. *ak the tailgate cable was replaced with the same type that failed. The fuel gauge was not working properly. The fuel sender/ pump unit and actuator had to be replaced.
The was standing on the tailgate and without warning the tailgate cable snapped. The consumer contacted the deale and the mechanic informed the consumer no parts were available. *ak both supports were holding the tailgate. *sc
Tailgate fell off pickup chevy.silverado pickup truck .ttailgate dropped down while I was driving. Cable on passenger side broke causing tailgate to drop off truck.driver side didn't break,however tailgate was dragged on road untill I was able to pull over.traveling about 10 miles per hour. I was making a right hand turn. Tailgate damage $ 178.00 bill from collision shop two new cables $ 29.23 bill from chevy dealership ideal chev. Geneseo ny. New cables need to be replaced when gm comes out with new replacements. Contacted chevrolet moters at 800‑630‑2438 on june 1,2004. Sr31-222651780 advised that parts & damaged not covered at this time. Cables were rusted. I have broken cable. Chevy silverado 2000 no one hurt however very upsetting when it occured can you help? Thank you.
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