Tailgate Hinge problems of the 2003 Chevrolet S10

Six problems related to tailgate hinge have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tailgate Hinge problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2006

Tail gate hinges rusting out, and is starting to crack on the frame. Just don't want it to fall off on the road.

2 Tailgate Hinge problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2006

Tailgate cables. One has broken & one is frayed bad.

3 Tailgate Hinge problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2006

: the contact stated while stepping on the tailgate the passenger side cable fractured. The contact sustained minor bruises. Upon inspection the dealership determined the fracture occurred because of rust on the cable wires. The contact attached wires to the tailgate as a temporary repair.

4 Tailgate Hinge problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2006

The tailgate cables on my 2003 Chevrolet s-10 rusted through and snapped. Luckily there was no personal injury. The dealer told me that it was due to the climate and road conditions in western new york.

5 Tailgate Hinge problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2005

The contact stated when opening the tailgate he noticed the driver's side cable broke. The vehicle has not been to the dealership to be repaired.

6 Tailgate Hinge problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2005

Tailgate cables on my 2003 chevy s-10 pickup failed while loading equipment.

Other Structure related problems of the 2003 Chevrolet S10

Door problems	6
Tailgate Hinge problems	6
Structure problems	3
Body problems	2
Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems	2
Door Hinge problems	2
Roof And Pillar problems	1
Frame And Members problems	1
Tailgate problems	1

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