Tailgate Hinge problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

A chevy Silverado tailgate releases at the latch and drops without provocation. The consequences are a sudden loud noise and the dropped tailgate opens releasing cargo onto roadway. This failure is not precipitated by any unusual road surface or bump.

The consumer experience problems with reimbursement claim form for tailgate support cable recall. The consumer has sent in all the necessary paperwork, however he has not received any settlement.

04 v 129 000/tailgate support cable: the dealer replaced the support cable that was not stainless steel as mentioned in the recall notice.

2002 Chevrolet 2500hd pick-up truck cargo box tailgate support cables failed without warning; near-miss personal injury.

While driving consumer heard a loud noise. Consumer pulled the vehicle over and noticed that tailgate broke and dropped onto the bumper.

Bracketts that hold tailgate broke at the same spot on both sides at the same time causing tailgate to fall against bumper.

Recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate support cable. While stepping off the tailgate it suddenly dropped. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the cables with some temporary support cables until they learned more about this recall. . Read more...

One of the two support cables which hold the tailgate in place when it is open has broken in the middle and appears to be badly corroded.

While driving tailgate support cables broke, causing the tailgate to detach from the vehicle. Dealer stated the problem could not be solved because of the mileage on the vehicle. Consumer has tied tailgate to the vehicle with cord.

Tailgate support cable rusted through and broke unexpectedly.

I recently purchased a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and about a month ago the rear tailgate suddenly fell down, and upon inspection, the cables on either side that hold the tailgate up were both broken. Fortunately the vehicle was in my driveway and not motoring down the highway. I had the problem correctly at my repair service, where 2 new cables were installed. I saw an article in my local newspaper today {2/24/04} that alluded to a possible defect in the design or the mechanism itself. No injuries resulted from this mishap, but I wanted to report this to your bureau since obviously there have been more instances.

Was passenger in 2002 Chevrolet truck low mileage new purchase for young owner, myself and two youths on tailgate 12 miles an hour on country road both cables broke at the same time in the same spot tailgate dropped, resulted in head trauma and continuing medical treatments.

See voq 10048424.

The cables that hold up my trucks tailgate snapped when my friend sat on it. My friend only weighs about 165 lbs. Luckily, he only suffered a minor scrape from the incident.

I own a 2002 chevy Silverado 2500hp. While getting onto the tailgate about a month ago both cables snapped clean and I went to the ground unharmed. Luckily I fell away from the truck and the tailgate was not dented. Have warned all my friends to check their trucks as well. Bought new cables and installed for about $25.

While driving down the road, the tailgate, while latched, fell off the truck.

While driving a loud noise was heard. Consumer pulled the vehicle over, and noticed that tailgate broke, and dropped onto bumper.