Tailgate Hinge problems of the 2000 Chevrolet S10 - part 2

I have a 2000 chevy zr2 truck. I opened the tailgate and the tailgate strap broke. There was no weight on the tailgate at that time.

Both of the tailgate cables rusted through and broke.

My daughter was letting my tailgate down on my 2000 chevy s-10 pickup when both support cables snapped. The tailgate pinched her fingers between the tailgate and the bumper, it could have been much worse. She bruised her fingers, no permanent injury. I have yet to replace the support cables, we lower the tailgate carefully.

Tailgate cables breaking from normal uses on a 2000 chevy s-10.

I own a 2000 chevy S10 and was sitting on the tailgate when one of the tailgate cables snapped and caused me to fall from the tailgate. I have been in contact with my local chevorlet dealer and replacement cables are $50. I have yet to purchase these because they are rather costly and I was searching this site to see if there has been a recall on this part. It is my understanding that there is no recall on this part but many fellow S10 owners have had this same experience.

When the tailgate was in use both of the tailgate support straps snapped. This caused the tailgate to fall. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Tailgate straps on my 2000 Chevrolet S10 both broke. This vehicle has only 38,000 miles on it and has never had anything heavy placed on it. I tried to get parts to replace the straps, but was told they can't be found.

While the vehicle was parked the consumer was unloading bricks from the tailgate and without warning, the tailgate sheared off. The consumer was able to replace the tailgate. The tailgate cables were replaced using used parts.

Loading small atv in back of 2000 Chevrolet S10 zr2 and both cables broke, causing atv to come crashing down on the tailgate and to the ground. Received minor scrapes trying to stop it, but it did extensive damage to the tailgate in the process. Checked price of new cables and cost to replace and it was ridiculous!! dealer says they have seen many others like this, but gm will not warranty. I have also had my third door handle break numerous times and they won't replace. Again the dealer says it's a common problem. Very poor customer service in my opinion. Would like compensation for the faulty cables and the damage they caused.

The tailgate straps broke when I sat on the open tailgate almost causing me to fall to the ground. Luckily I was able to catch myself. If I had placed any weight on the tailgate, that would have fallen on my legs and caused injury,.

The driver was rolling the motorcycle off of the truck bed and without warning the cables collapsed. The driver placed the cables inside of the truck and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that this vehicle was not on a recall. The consumer has to rendered payment for parts and labor.

Opening tailgate, support cables broke off. Needs new cables to repair.

The tailgate support cables corroded and broke. A recall was issued for the cables, however the vehicle was outside of the remedy scope. Both of the support cable attachment ends sat exposed vertically when the tailgate was closed allowing moisture to enter the cable ends. The black plastic coating on the cables allowed moisture to collect in the loop formed by the cables when the tailgate was closed, trapping the moisture in with the metal cables causing a corrosion problem.

The tailgate support cables corroded and broke.

The consumer stated that tailgate cables snapped. As a result, the tailgate fell onto the bumper. No injuries reported.

2000 chevy s-10 pickup truck (approx 35k miles) tailgate cables have snapped at midpoint, approximately where they are forced to bend while the tailgate is in closed position. Fortunately, there was no load on the tailgate at the time but the in-use failure puts the tailgate at risk to fall off the truck while in motion potentially endangering a vehicle following me. I see from an earlier NHTSA recall, other website discussions and by the shear lack of replacement parts available, that this component failure is not an isolated incident.

Consumer stated that vehicle experienced the same problem as Chevrolet silverado recall 04v129000. The tailgate cable broke, and he had it repaired under warranty. However consumer was concerned that it may happen again. The consumer would like the stainless steel cables.

While standing on top of the tailgate its cable broke. Driver sustained minor injuries. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, the cause had not been determined.

While opening the tailgate, the cables broke. Both tailgate cables broke at the same time. When the cables were manufactured. There was a hole at the top of the cables that allow water to drain into the center of the cable, trapping the water and rusting out the cable.

The tailgate cable broke on both side of the vehicle while a 200 pound person was sitting on it. There is a tailgate support recall 04v-129000, but the VIN isn't included.

I have heard of numerous complaints about tailgate straps breaking on various chevy trucks. I have a 2000 S10 zr2 and mine are broke as well. I think they need to add S10 to the recall too and get us all taken care of.

The tailgate support cables broke on two of consumers vehicles. The recall issued was on bigger trucks . Without warning the cables broke. The dealer and manufacturer said there was no recall on this vehicle. The consumer second truck is a 2001 Chevrolet S10 crew cab VIN #1gcdt13w81k233015. All of the cables failed in the same fashion. The cable rusted inside of the black plastic coating where the cable bends as the tailgate was closed.

The consumer states the tailgate cable have rusted and broke in half without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.

While opening the tailgate consumer noticed that the tailgate support cables broke. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the support cables needed to be replaced. . . . . . . . All Chevrolet trucks, except S10, were recalled for defective tailgate support cables, which came from the same supplier.

Chevrolet s-10 tailgate cable failed and is not subject to the just announced recall for other models of Chevrolet pick-ups.

Recently there has been a recall on gm fullsize pick-ups concerning the cables on the tailgate corroding and breaking. I have a 2000 Chevrolet s-10 and have had the same issue. The tailgate systems are the same on these trucks and believe the recall should also include the s-10 models.

While opening the tailgate both tailgate support cables broke. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tailgate support cables needed to be replaced.

When the consumer lowered the tailgate, the right cable snapped allowing the tailgate to fall. After several weeks the left cable broke. This model was not one that the manufacturer was recalling . Please describe details.