Tailgate Hinge problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

While loading items onto the vehicle the tailgate strap cables broke without warning. As a owner fell on the ground and suffered from back and knee injuries. Please provide additional information.

The tailgate cables failed constantly. The tailgate straps broke and bent the hinges. Both hinges were replaced and a new tailgate was installed. The left rear tail gate broke. The tail gate fell on the bumper and bent both hinges on the right side scratching the tail gate. The plastic seal leaked. The cable was rusted. The right strap had too much slack and was not holding any weight on the tail gate.

While driving strap to the tailgate sheared off. Consumer noticed that while the vehicle was parked the tailgate, cables, and tools were removed from the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that the tailgate and cables will not be replaced due to a manufacturing decision.

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for the repair recall 04v129000 repairs concerning tailgate support cable. Consumer stated that dealer replaced the parts with other defective parts.

The cable to the tailgate broke while loading. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.

2001 chevy truck strap holding tailgate failed in center of cable throwing me to ground.

I received a safety recall notice from general motors in April 2004 indicating the tailgate cables on a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado I purchased were defective and would be replace when new ones become available. Both cables without warning in July 2004 while I was sitting on the tailgate. Luckily, I was not injured. But the potential for injury exists. I did fall to the ground. The cables were replaced by gm free of charge with the same style. I have contacted gm recently (Feb. 8 & 9, 2005) about the permanent replacement cables. They have informed me this vehicle is not part of the recall to replace the cables even though mine have failed before and I received a recall notice.

While loading the vehicle both cables of the tailgate broke at the same time. Consumer fell off and broke his ankle. Dealer notified.

I was standing on the tailgate and unloading a box from the bed of my truck when both cables holding the tailgate snapped.

Tailgate support cables rusted through completely. A recall was issued, however this vehicle wa snot included in the recall due to VIN.

The tailgate support broke on our 2001 z71 Chevrolet Silverado,two days later the second one broke . This vehicle is driven and used by my wife, there is no excessive loading or pressure on the tail gate while open. Both cables are rusted thru and fractured in the same manner. The vehicle is never operated with the tail gate open.

My 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tailgate cables snapped while loading cargo last night. I see that this is a common occurrence- is there a recall yet for this dangerous defect?.

While driving, my tailgate took it upon itself to leap off the back of the vehicle nearly hitting a vehicle driving next to me, as it swung around the side by the only remaining cable and causing a sudden braking action from the vehicle immediately behind me which almost caused it get rear ended by the 4x4 behind it.

Tailgate straps broke. As a result, driver was knocked to the ground, and sustained back and leg injuries.

While driving 50 mph a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer was able to maintain control of the truck and pull over. Consumer noticed that tailgate cable snapped in half. Consumer was able to pick up the cables and place them in the back of the vehicle. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer this vehicle was not covered under the recall.

The left tail gate cable on my 2001 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado short bed snapped dropping the left side of the tail gate onto the bumper. The tail gate was down at the time with dry wall entending onto the tail gate. The break appeared to be where the cable bends when the tail gate is closed.

While driving tailgate fell off. Consumer contacted dealership, and technician determined strap attachments needed to be replaced.

Both tailgate cables snapped.

Tailgate cables one has broken and the other has a rust spot.

When loading the truck tailgate straps broke. As a result, consumer fell to the ground, and sustained neck and back injuries.

Owner was opening tailgate when the tailgate started to slip and both cables snapped - no injury or tailgate separation occurred. Odi engineering contacted the owner who provided the above summary: this updated information differed from the original information which was recorded in error.

Tailgate cables failed when gate lowered. Dealer claimed not covered as vehicle is out of warranty.

I have a 2001 chevy Silverado and have had to replace both cables that support the tailgate. This is a dangerous situation as one broke while I was standing on the tailgate.

The left tailgate cable on my 2001 cheverolet Silverado 2500 hd broke a couple of days ago. Fortunately the right held and no serious injury ocurred. However both had to be replaced because of rust inside the protective sleeves had eaten away the metal. This problem is concealed by the protective cover over the steel cable.

I own a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. Both tailgate cables snapped. This could have been very dangerous if I were loading equipment into the truck when this happened.

Both tailgate straps on my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd broke simultaneously when I dropped the tailgate as I was opening it.

I have had my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado in the dealer twice because of the tailgate opening unexpectedly. A few months ago I opened the tailgate and it slipped out of my hands and both cables broke off at the same time. I feel for a vehicle only a couple of years old the cables should not have rusted out like that. The dealer tells me to oil the handle hardware every couple months to stop the problem with the tailgate. I've had trucks before and never had to oil the handle like the dealer is telling me to do. I read the article in the paper about the tailgates and thought I should say something too. I can see where the tailgates could fall off with the problem with the hinge and the cables. To this day I still have to double check the tailgate by popping it with the palm of my hands to make sure it's secure.

While loading equipment, the tailgate cable broke and collapsed 3 to 4 inches, throwing the driver to the ground. The consumer sustained a sprained shoulder.

While loading equipmenttailgate dropped unexpectedly. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that tailgate cables broke, and needed to be replaced.

I had just bought my truck used at a dealer here in minnesota. I went to my wife's parents to show them the truck. When I opened the tailgate and went to rest it on the straps, all of the sudden they both broke and my tailgate slammed into the bumper. The dealer was able to fix tailgate, and the straps were replaced, but I am now very scared to use it because of what happened. What if I was loading something heavy when this happened. There was no weight on my tailgate and they broke, it looked like a corrosion problem that caused the weakness. This problem is very bad, it should be corrected before someone ges hurt!!!.

Tailgate cables. One has broken and the other is almost broken through. Dealer will not replace cables. The truck is kept in a garage out of the weather. The truck is only a 2001.

Both straps on the tailgate of my 2001 Silverado pickup broke. I was standing on the back of the tailgate loading a 13 hp lawn mower into the back of the truck using ramps and right side strap broke, and the left broke within one second of the right breaking. According to the dealer it is under warranty. However, this seems to be a problem with these vehicles. The local dealer says they change at least one set a day on pickups. GMC knows this is a problem and no recall has been issued.

Consumer was loading a four wheeler onto the back of pickup. Without any indication the arms that attached the tailgate to the truck broke. The four wheeler flipped over the tailgate and dropped.

The tail gate cables rusted through, which caused the tail gate to have no support.

Tailgate was in down position when both tailgate straps broke.