Tailgate Hinge Problems of Chevrolet S10 - part 2

Pickup truck tailgate support cable failure. 1/4 inch cable supports tailgate when lowered. Cable collects water under the vinyl coating and rusts through, resulting in tailgate to fall. Rust is not detectable under plastic coating. Cable rust through is at the center portion, the lowest part when the gate is up.

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: the contact stated while lowering the tailgate, it was noticed the driver side cable was broken. There is a NHTSA recall, # 06v066000 regarding the tailgate cable. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 5/3/2006 -.

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When my son went to open the rear tailgate of my 2001 s-10 crewcab, both tailgate cables broke at the same time. We were fortunate that he wasn't on the tailgate as he could have easily been injured and damage could have occurred to the tailgate. I didn't realize this might be a problem until after mine broke and I started to do a little research on the internet. It appears this is happening to a lot of s-10 pickup owners. I am currently in the process of getting parts to replace the cables.

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

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: the contact stated although the truck is not used often, while standing in the back of the truck, both tailgate straps broke. The contact is not going to replace the straps because the replacement straps may also break.

: 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.

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.

While unloading pieces of a cast iron tub, as I slid the tub onto the tail gate of my 2000 S10, one of the tail gate cables failed. The tail gate moved slightly but the other cable was able to take up the rest of the weight. The cable appeared to be very rusty inside. This appears to be similar to an issue remedied on the larger trucks but not dealt with on the smaller size trucks. (the day listed below is an estimate. ).

: the contact stated while standing on the tailgate, the driver side cable broke, causing minor injuries. Also, the passenger side cable is breaking. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v129000, regarding the tailgate cable. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

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: the contact stated while opening the tailgate the cables on the right and left side were broken. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v129000, regarding the structure body tailgate hinge and attachments. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the model and VIN.

: the contact stated the cables broke while attempting to open the tailgate. There is a NHTSA recall, # 06v066000, regarding the tailgate: hinge and attachments. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. No repairs have been made.

We were loading a couch onto the bed of the truck when both tailgate cables broke causing my tailgate to rest on the rear bumper. Caused a slight crease / mark on the tailgate. Both cables appear to be rusted and broke in the same location.

Tailgate support cables on my 2002 Chevrolet s-10 pickup broke while opening and fell onto my foot. Foot was only bruised and I did not seek medical attention. Both of the tailgate cables had corroded and snapped at the same time. This seems to be a common Chevrolet problem, as Chevrolet and GMC full-size pickups have been recalled to replace cables. I replaced the cables for $98. 37. The cables should be recalled and replaced before a serious injury takes place.

I read with personal interest about the gm recall for full size pickup tailgate cable failures. While I own a 2002 chevy S10 pickup and have experienced the same failed cable due to rust, my truck is not included in the recall. Why? as it is now the tailgate is not usable until they are replaced, walking over the tailgate is sure to lead to failure of the second cable and a fall to the ground.

: the contact stated four years ago, the tailgate cables broke when opening the tailgate. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v129000, regarding the tailgate cables on larger model trucks. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

I was standing on the tailgate of my 2001 chevy S10 zr2 when both the support cables snapped at the same time, sending me falling to the ground. There was no load on the tailgate other than my 195 lbs. There is no excuse for this to have happened on a truck of this year. This could result in serious persona injury for someone with a load on the tailgate.

Tailgate cables have broken. Tailgate cables secure the tailgate in position when tailgate is lowered, however, these have deteriorated and broke, allowing the tailgate to fall onto the bumper.

Tailgate cable corroded and broke.

Both tailgate cables broke on my 02 s-10 under my weight(170lbs).

Both tail gate cables broke at approximately same date. No excessive weight was placed on tailgate. The cables broke when tailgate was lowered.

Placed about a 200 pound torch on tailgate when lifing into 2002 chevy S10 truck. Tailgate cable broke. Although no injuries or damaged property that day, in the future a 275 pound owner could have been on the tailgate and a broken cable could cause broken bones or lacerations. To correct problem one can not simply replace a $10 cable. Gm has made the vehicle so you have to buy the cable and hinge for $45. This is ridiculous and if these cables have been found to be faulty and recalled in the silverados they should probably also be recalled on the S10s. As of yet the cable has not been replaced-wailting to see if a recall will be issued.

: the contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 04v129000 regarding the tailgate cable. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the model of the vehicle. Updated 1/25/2006. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who claimed that the tailgate cable in his vehicle was not the same as the ones that were recalled.

The contact stated immediately after stepping off the tailgate the cables broke simultaneously. He purchased the parts to fix the vehicle himself. He contacted the manufacturer, but they offered no assistance.

Both tail gate cables on 2001 chevy s-10 snapped, dropping tailgate onto bumber.

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.

I have a 1998 chevy s-10 and the left tailgate cable broke. It broke when I opened the tailgate and sat down on it. I did not get hurt but I think a cable needs to be able to hold some weight. I have heard that the cables retain moisture which causes them to rust out and mine was rusted. I left the cable on and it damaged the tailgate by putting a dent in it and cracking the paint. I cut the cable so it would not damage the tailgate any more. My brother told me I could use his cable from his tailgate and I am. I think that it should be recalled as this is a safety problem. I heard they might recall this so I decided to put my input because someone could get hurt. I also bought replacement cables, but there is no way to put them on because gm uses a big rivet. I have heard of other people's cables on their 95-2003 s-10's. Thanks.

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I stepped up onto the tailgate of my 2000 Chevrolet s-10 zr2 and both cables snapped in the middle. I only weigh 150 lbs and they should have not snapped like they did. When I looked at the broken cables, I found that they were rusted on the inside and that is what caused them to fail. Luckily the tailgate was not damaged when it broke when it hit the bumper.

The tailgate cables on my s-10 pickup truck snapped in two att he same causing the tailgate to pinch my hand. Upon inspection it appears that the sheathing was breached and the cables have corroded that are inside the sheathing.

Both tailgate cables broke. The driver's side was found broken, which broke at some unknown time. The passenger side failed while I was sitting on the tail gate. I use this truck for occasional hauling of materials and these could have failed while under load.

I own a 2002 Chevrolet s-10 crew cab pick-up 4 x 4. I would like to report failure of the tail gate cables. The cables had corroded in the center and then broke. Chevrolet has a recall on cables for the larger pick ups, but does not have a recall for the s-10's.

The tailgate supports (cables going from the truck bed to the tailgate) got pinched between the bed and tailgate causing them to corrode and eventually break when weight is put on them. One of these cables broke while an 80 pound boy was sitting on the tail gate. The cables have not been replaced and are available.

Tailgate cables on 2000 Chevrolet S10 broke the tailgate dropped down causing two people to fall off. Called Chevrolet dealer and was told there is no recall on the cables for the S10 and would cost $40. 00 plus to replace them. We have the broken cables.

While loading a vanity base and sink into rear of 1997 Chevrolet s-10 pick up, both tail gate cables snapped in half. My self and a friend was able to catch the base with out any damage to base or injury to either of us. Both cables had rusted and the weight, approx. 150 pounds snapped both. Gate will close but hanges when opened.

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I own a 2002 Chevrolet s-10 pickup. I was helping a friend move some small furniture when at the end of our last run I noticed my tailgate was resting on my bumper. Apparently the tailgate cables snapped. Upon further inspection the site of failure where the cable snapped was rusted through. Now this is a cable that is entirely encased in plastic from the factory and it still managed to rust. I have open and closed my tailgate perhaps two dozen times in the course of three years so this is certainly not a wear issue. . I feel that gm should extend the tailgate recall it has for its full size trucks(which experience the same problem) to include their mid-size s-10 trucks as well.

I own a 1998 Chevrolet s-10. The cables that hold up the tailgate broke on me while I was loading cargo into the bed. The broken straps has since caused my tailgate to fall off while going down a rough road. The tailgate is now scratched and dented from the initial breaking and from falling off. I have not made any attempt to fix this problem as of yet.