Tailgate cable corroded and failed.
2001 GMC Sonoma body complaints
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The tailgate cable on my 2001 gmc sonoma snapped when I sat on the tailgate while it was in the lowered position. It is obvious that the cable is corroded. Gmc will not repair or replace the cables because the vehicle is out of the warranty period and there is no recall on the cables for this model. This is an obvious defect and has created a safety concern on this truck. As of this date the cable has not been repaired. Is there any recourse against gm to force them to repair this problem?
Both tailgate cables broke on my truck at the same time.
2001 gmc sonoma, both tail gate cables broke when I stepped up on it to access the bed. The tail gate hit the bumper and was scratched and dented.
To whom it may concern: I own a 2001 gmc sonoma pickup truck. After very limited use of my tailgate I experienced a breakage of the cable that supports the tailgate on my truck. It appears to be that the steel cable has rusted inside its protective plastic coating causing the cable to weaken. The ends of these cables have a shrink-wrap material to seal out moisture but it look to have been improperly installed at the factory allowing moisture to enter and rust the cable. I have contacted gmc to no avail and they refuse to recall or fix this problem. Seeing as gm's larger trucks have a recall for the exact same problem I cannot figure out why the s10 / sonoma pickup trucks are not covered under this recall. The only thing I can speculate is the replacement parts for the sonoma tailgate cable cost $50 each from the dealer and no one has sued them for injury as of yet or they have settled out of court. This problem needs to be recalled before someone is injured or killed from a tailgate coming detached from the truck in question. Paul daubel ps: here is a thread I started in an s10 truck forum. It shows that many others have experienced the same problem. Http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175244&page=1&pp=30
2001 gmc sonoma end gate / tailgate support cables broke. Both at the same instant in the same location on the cable. This cable should be replaced by manufacturer as a faulty component.
While loading a push mower into truck bed , cables snapped-rusted thru, black vinyl shield hide damage. I slipped off tailgate and cut my leg on side of tailgate while falling.
Have 2001 gmc sonoma truck, both tailgate straps broke at the same time I was sitting on the tailgate-weigh 200 lbs. Gm evidently recalled full size trucks but the gmc sonoma/chev. S-10 are not included and are having the same failure with the same consequences certainly will cause serious injury/fatalitys as well. Many are having this problem and I'm sure the number will grow. Gm doesn't want to do anything about this safety issue that is present. I was willing to pay for the parts myself but they wanted an enormouse $147.00 apiece-need two, and that isn't counting labor. They must be profitting big time on as they know this part will fail over the concern of safety. There is a definite defect and the defect threatens safety as well. Gm may downplay this to save money but it is their engineers,buyers,etc. That opted for this quality to save money in manufacturing thus at now the expense of the consumer's safety and their pocketbook. I can't believe gm is getting away with something as dangerous as this and proffitting by not recalling and goudging the customer who bought the gmc sonoma's/chevrolet s-10 model smaller trucks. Thanks. Doug gillis [email protected]
2001 gmc sonoma tailgate cables popped when loading the truck. *mr *sc
Tailgate cables broke on my 2001 gmc sonoma. One person was sitting on tailgate, when second person sat down. Both cables broke and dumped them on the ground.
Both tailgate straps broke on my 2001 gmc truck. I also have a 1996 gmc truck and had the same happen with it.
Left tailgate support cable broke .
Both tailgate cables broke while the consumer, who weighed 155 lbs, was standing on it. Dealership was notified. The left cable broke on the consumer s-10.
The cables that holds the tailgate gave way while consumer was on it.*mr the consumer was not hurt when the failure occurred. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed that his was a problem that they were aware of. The consumer then contacted the dealer who stated that gmc was issuing a recall an as soon as the replacement cable arrived he could have his replaced. The consumer made an appointment on june 24, 2004. On that date the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was then informed that the replacement was only for the full size trucks not the compact. The consumer contacted the manufacturer again but they refused to provide any assistance. The consumer finally complained to the gentleman who sold him the truck and he bought the consumer one of the two cables with his own money. The consumer currently has one new cable and one homemade cable.
The cable on the left side of the tailgate broke, and the right side of the cable started breaking. This occurred because of the problem described in the tailgate support cable recall 04v129000. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
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