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1999-2000 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra recall: hinge and attachments

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 8, 2006. It covers about 805,368 vehicles.

vehicles affected
805,368
reported
Mar 8, 2006
owners notified
Apr 10, 2006
related complaints
243

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

What is wrong
Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. Over time these cables can corrode and fracture when loads are applied to them.
Risk
If one cable fractures, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If both cables fracture, the tailgate would drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. If anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. In addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during april 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 06V066000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 243 complaints about body problems.

1999 Chevrolet Silverado2000 Chevrolet Silverado1999 GMC Sierra2000 GMC Sierra

Questions about recall 06V066000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 06V066000, reported on March 8, 2006, covers about 805,368 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V066000?

Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. In addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during april 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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