Tailgate Problems of Chevrolet C/k Pickups

Chevrolet C/k Pickups owners have reported 2 problems related to tailgate (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tailgate problem of the 1997 Chevrolet C/k Pickups

Failure Date: 07/14/2005

The cables that hold my 1997 chevy tailgate up continues to break because of poor construction material. I was standing on the tailgate when both cables gave way because of corrision, the sudden drop of the tailgate made me fall on the ground. This will be the fourth set of cables that I have had to purchase for this truck.

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2 Tailgate problem of the 1999 Chevrolet C/k Pickups

Failure Date: 05/01/2003

Load of plywood fell from the pickup when the tailgate cable broke. The car behind me did not get hit by the load of plywood but had to avoid the load by swerving. The plywood was damaged and the tailgate was destroyed.

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Other Common Structure related problems of Chevrolet C/k Pickups

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Tailgate Hinge problems	9
Underbody Shield problems	4
Frame Rust problems	2
Tailgate problems	2
Structure problems	1
Door Hinge problems	1

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