Tailgate Hinge problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

My cable snapped and the tailgate of my 1999 chevy Silverado when loading firewood. I also bent the hinge. I understand there is a recall on this. When I called about it I was told my truck/VIN# was not included in the recall. If GMC has identified a problem they should not eliminate some trucks.

Contact stated that the passenger side tailgate cable broke. There a tailgate cable recall 04v129000 on other years of this model vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer informed him that this vehicle was not included in the recall.

I have had to replace tailgate cable twice on my 1999 Silverado. I have been informed that there is a recall on 2000 and later Silverado's. Mine is the new body style which is identical to the 2000 and later models. Something is not right here. This is a safety hazard.

Both straps on the cables that hold up the tailgate broke. A recall was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. . Contacted the dealer and called GMC, the did not offer any assistance, and the dealer charged the consumer to have it fixed. The cables broke on September 11, 2005 and they repaired it on September 19, 2005.

The caller had galvanized support cable for the tailgate brake. There was a recall on the year after and she felt it should include her vehicle. . Dealer said it was the same part as in the recall. Manufacturer offered no help.

Placing a 150 pound load on the tailgate caused the cables to break. These exact same faulty cables are included in a recall for 2000 through 2004 trucks, but for some reason, not the same model of 1999 truck.

Cables used to support tailgate suddenly snapped while 2 average adult males were sitting on the gate. Upon inspection it was noted that the cables appeared to be rusted and corroded inside the protective coating.

When opening the tailgate the cables broke without warning. A recall was issued however the consumer's vehicle was not included because it was a 1999 model.

I parked my 99 Chevrolet Silverado z71 outside for 2 evenings. When I came out to my truck 2 days later, I realized that I did not close the tailgate. But then I noticed that the tailgate was hanging down further than it should be, resting on the bumper of the truck. It turns out that both of the cables that hold the tailgate in place had sheared off and dropped the tailgate onto the bumper. The cables had rusted straight through and caused damage to the tailgate because of it. I am currently in the process of replacing the broken cables, and will save the cables for future reference.

Opened tailgate and both support cables snapped, one after the other. Had some one been standing or moving equipment on the tailgate, serious injury may have occurred. Because the cable was rubber coated, you were not aware of the problem until failure. The deal indicated that failures of these cables are well known, and 200-2004 trucks were recalled, however 1999 (new body style) with same tailgate arrangement were not recalled. With both cables failing within minutes of each other why did gm not recall like designed components?.

Consumer stated driver's side tailgate cable broke due to rust. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but indicated that there were not replacement parts available. The consumer was also told that the 1999 model was not covered under the current recall.

Pe 03-049/tailgate cable breakage: while opening the tailgate, both support cables broke and caused the tailgate to drop completely down. The dealer informed the consumer that part was not covered under the manufacturer recall.

After sitting on the tailgate the cable snapped. There were no injuries. . Recall 04v129000 was issued for 2000 and 2004 models. The part number was the same for the 1999 and 2000 models.

Right side of the tailgate cable snapped. This occurred when loading a small mower. The tailgate pulled away in the process. The left side was still attached and bent a pin on the inside of the bed as well as the hinges on both sides on the inside of the bed and also bent the tailgate. May be related to recall# 04v129000.

I have a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. Mine was not recalled due to tailgate cable failures. My tailgate cables have in fact failed. General motors needs to recall all of these vehicles for cable failure.

The consumer stated that the straps which held the tailgate in place broke, forcing the driver to fall to the ground injuring himself. The owner contacted the manufacturer and was told that only the trucks from 2000 to 2004 were being recalled. However, this problem is occurring in other models as well. Provide further details.

While loading lumber into my 1999 chevy k1500 Silverado the tailgate support cables broke releasing the tailgate. The weight of the lumber caused the tailgate to rest on the rear bumper causing minor damage to the tailgate. The lumber itself nearly knocked myself and a friend to the ground. The replacement cables cost me $31. 00 dollars from the dealer, but then I find out that the 2000-2004 Silverado's have been recalled for the exact problem I have and the replacement cables sold to me by the dealer are the same faulty cables I had to begin with and that I am not eligible for the recall.

While placing the lawn mower onto the tailgate the strap broke. This vehicle was not included in the NHTSA recall, talgate support cable 04v129000. . Consumer replaced both tailgate cables at his own expense.

I was on a float trip in the southeastern part of missouri. I lent my truck to one of my fraternity brothers to drive to the back of the campsite to get a paper so that we could board the bus. My tailgate was down while he was driving and on the way back, driver's side cable on the tailgate snapped and the tailgate fell from the truck. The passenger side cable remained secure to the tailgate and it was drug behind the truck for about 300 yards. There was damage to the tailgate itself on both sides from the rocks it was drug over. It scraped off the spray on bed liner that was on the tailgate and, because one of the cables was still attatched, beat against my bumber causing many little dents on it. I talked to gm and they said they would not fix anything because it was not under warranty and it had not been recalled. My dad is in the process of bondoing the tailgate and we will have to replace the cables, the spray in liner and get the tailgate repainted.

Tailgate cable broke on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck despite the fact that I never sat heavy objects on the tailgate.

While driving 35 mph tailgate cable snapped on the passenger side because it was rusted and corroded.

Tailgate cable broke completly while loading a mower, damaging my tailgate and inner bed hinges as well as the outer hinge on the tailgate itself. I noticed that the 2000 and up models were recalled but, mine was not a part of the recall. My model is exact to the ones currently recalled because it was the first year of the new style change-over. I would appreciate some investigation and/or feedback. Thank you, mike ireland.

While the vehicle was parked, the driver/passenger side tail gate straps snapped. This occured while the consumer loaded an atv in the back of the vehicle. Both cables on the tail gate broke at the same time. The cables showed no sign of problem before. Both cables were replaced with new gm factory cables of the same material. The cables were recalled on the 2000-2004 models. They were replaced with stainless steel.

While driving at 55 mph, the driver heard a loud noise heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The driver noticed that the passenger side tailgate broke off.

Both the tailgate cables broke around the same time and I have 1999 sliverado.

While driving, the tailgate detached from the vehicle. The dealer replaced the tailgate. Tailgate detached from the vehicle again and the dealer installed a new latch on the tailgate making it difficult to open the tailgate.

Consumer received recall 04v129000 for the 2001, Chevrolet , Silverado concerning defective tailgate. However consumer owned same make and model for another vehicle which was not included in the recall. The tailgate cable rusted.

1999 Chevrolet silvarado pickup tailgate came open and one cable snapped as I was going 55 mph down a state highway. Tailgate was dragged by the other cable until I could stop.

The wire cables holding the tailgate to the bed broke and two people setting on the gate were surprised to fall to the ground. The truck was setting still. The dealer charged me full price for the replacement and offered no apology, or relief in this matter.

My 1999 chev p/u tailgate cable broke causing minor injury. I noticed an article recalling 2000-2004 gm's. My truck was less than 3 years old when the cable failed. 1999 gm vehicles should be included in the recall.

Tail gate cable failed.

Tailgate cable failed - why aren;t the '99s included in the recall?.