Tailgate problems of the 1999 Chevrolet S10

Three problems related to tailgate have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tailgate problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2009

1999 tailgate support cables cover torn and broken with corrosion on both sides of gate.

2 Tailgate problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2008

Tailgate cable failure on my 1999 Chevrolet s-10 for the second time in five years, the tailgate cables have snapped on my 1999 s-10. This is particularly distressing, since it happens when loading or unloading the truck, or when someone is sitting or standing on the tailgate, causing property damage to the truck or the person on the tailgate.

3 Tailgate problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2004

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet S10. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the rear tailgate and suddenly the cable broke. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the tailgate cable was replaced. The failure recurred approximately six years later. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The VIN was unavailable.


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