Tailgate Latch Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 1

Tailgate will either not latch and will not stay latched while the vehicle is parked or in motion.

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1) tailgate latch does not lock tailgate in the upright position. 2) I was hauling a load of wood in bed of truck when the tailgate unlatched, resulting in wood falling out of truck into traffic following behind me. 3) the failure has not yet been corrected.

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I bought this truck in ohio for my wife cheryl, she reported that the abs brake would simply not work on accasion and the pedal would go straight to the floor . We took the vehicle in to the dealer but he could not find the problem . At lows speeds I was able to reproduce the problem. Dealers down here say the sensor is bad. We pulled the fuse to disable the brakes when the vehicle was new becuase a delphi engineer told me that would at least keep the brakes working . I have 58000 miles on my truck and we have replaced the calipers the rotors and even some of the brake lines have rusted rupturing and causing a loss of brakes. The power steering hose line rusted at the cooler radiator. . Yesterday the chevy dealer in gainseville called me to the shop to see how the frame is being eaten away , I believe the vehicle either wasn't proberly prepared when built or the protective paints and coating were deffective. The records at jim douglas chevolet evidence the expenses we have incuured to keep the truck operational. The abs module and the loss of break lines seem to relflect extemely poor metal coorosion resistance , even both my tailgate cable rusted and broke . Each time I have taken in to the chevy dealer for repair they are amazed at the corrosion problems. Even the tire jack in the passenger compartment was rusted and it was never used. The screws inside the center console were rusted. I spent between 2500. 00 and 3000. 00 in just the brake problem and that is without trying to fix the defective sensor module. I assure absent a forced recall I suspect gm will not fix this problem. Gm conumer relatios suggested I get a recall number and maybe they could be of further assistance. Thus I am send you my complaint. Sincerely david and cheryl king . Our VIN is 1gcek19t2xz211614 our model is ck15753 the car was assembled at fort wayne. June 6,1999. Note I selected 25 failures as an estimated of failed componets in the unrecarrage including the brakes and the abs module.

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Tailgate cable on my 1999 chevy Silverado snapped. Appears to be correded. There is a active recall for this same issue for 2000-2004 Silverado's but not for the 1999 model. No damage to vehicle or injuries.

Tailgate cable recall for 1999 Silverado. I understand that an investigation is under was for the 1998 and 1999 Silverado for tailgate cable failure. Just to advise you that I had to replace of the cable because of metal fatigue in the cable. (rusted right through it). Gm has refused to replace the cable as they said that my vehicle was outside of the current recall. My vehicle is the new body style Silverado and is identical to the 2000 model. I hope this adds somthing to your investigation.

There has been a failure by breakage in one of the tailgate support cables, which completely fractured after corrosion. As a result of this happening I observed the second support cable, and see it is weakened by corrision, and will fracture the same way. This breakage occurred after opening the truck tailgate, and fortunately occurred before I was going to jump into the box of the truck. Breakage of the second cable will result in the tailgate dropping off, causing possible injury.

I do not receive any re-calls and recently saw where there is one now for tail gates. I replaced one on my own. Also, I went to stop and there were no brakes. After taking it to the garage, it was a hub. Was there a recall on this also that I did not receive? I have a 1999 Silverado z71 and only have a little over 50k miles on it. Please inform me if there have been re-calls that I am not aware of. We could have all been killed from this hub incident.

Consumer received recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate support cable in April 2004. Contacted dealer, and was told that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. When will parts will be available? was undetermined. The part finally became available October 5, 2004.

Type : vehicle year : 2000 make : Chevrolet model : Silverado make : Chevrolet; model : Silverado; NHTSA campaign id number : 04v129000 component: structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments VIN-2gcec19t3y1160423 both tail gate cables broke. Called chevy and was told not covered under recall.

2001 chevy Silverado full size pickup truck with long bed. Tailgate latches failed in sept 2004. Cargo shifted against tailgate and tailgate opened allowing partial cargo to fall out on highway 60 south in PA, south of the PA turnpike. No prior warning or other type of failure. No damage to vehicle or cargo but could have been very dangerous if high traffic. Several failures since while just driving with on cargo. 25000 miles on the truck and only 3 ys old.

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While loading the vehicle tailgate dropped open and proceeded to fall off. Fortunate nobody was hurt. The dealership was notified.

If the truck drives over the slightest pump or pot hole in the road the tailgate pops open. This is due to a failure in the latching system. Dealership replaced the latching system. This is a common failure with these vehicles.

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We purchased a 1999 chevy Silverado on 03-27-01. We have never used it for heavy-duty work. On 7-1-04, my husband, driving on a county park road at 15-20 mph, went over a speed bump and the tail gate opened and the right rear cable on the tailgate broke in two. The tailgate, hanging from the left cable, was damaged as it was dragged about 10 ft. The cable, which is covered with plastic, was completely rusted under the plastic cover. The top of the cable cover did not appear to have any open access to water, so it is doubtful that an inspection of the cable would have shown any wear. The dealer told us there was a cable recall for model years 2000 and on, but not the 1999. Repair work was our responsibility. He referred us to gm customer assistance. I spoke with a manager, robert beckett, who opened a complaint file#1-232-773-551. He also said there was nothing we could do since we were outside our new vehicle warranty. It was simply a maintenance/wear item. He said he inspects his tailgate cables every time he changes his oil. A man I know who worked for gm for 20 years and has owned pick-up trucks all of his life said he never checks the tailgate cables on any of his trucks, has never heard of anyone who does, and thinks that this manager's implication that it was negligence on our part is unfounded. We purchased two new cables a gm parts dealer and installed them. We still have the defective cable. We feel this accident was a result of a part defect and that gm should be responsible for the entire repair as a result of this accident. Fortunately it didn't break when someone stood on the tailgate, as has happened to other truck owners, resulting in bodily injury, or in heavy traffic or on a highway. This gm manager said there was nothing further I could do. He gave me the address to mail a complaint (Chevrolet, po box 33170, detroit, mi 48232) but that it was pointless because the letter would end up on his desk. Please help.

2003 Chevrolet Silverado tailgate support cables snapped in half while loading an atv and severely damaged the tailgate and re-injured a sprained right ankle. If it wasn't for a commercial grade drop trailer hitch this accident could have resulted in a much more serious bodily harm. Both digital pictures were taken and the tailgate has been sent to colonial west chevy in fitchburg mass. For immediate repair. I wouldn't be surprised if there's not a class action law suit ab out this.

3 months ago the drivers side tailgate cable totally disentegrated and seperated in two parts. Knowone was injured, but this could have injured whoever was working on or sitting on the tailgate, not to mention damage the truck. The passenger side tailgate cable in still intact. The failing cable gave no signs of separating beforehand, however no looking at the exposed cable, it appreas rusted through, thus causing the failure.

2003 Silverado 2500 tail gate . Returned truck to roger dean Chevrolet in palm beach fla. They refused to repair broken tailgate straps. Truck was also covered by bumper to bumper insurance sold to me by roger dean Chevrolet and they refused to replace broken straps.

While driving tailgate opened without warning. Dealership repaired the problem. Consumer suffered a bruise and swelling in his right hand which occurred before the latches failed completely.

Tailgate strap broke. Have not replaced as of yet, being careful not to load weight on tailgate.

The cables just broke today on the tailgate of my 2000 Silverado while I was standing on the tail gate. The description is exactly as investigated in the below. Make: Chevrolet model: Silverado year: 2000 NHTSA action number: ea04005 summary: one or both of the tailgate support cables can break due to the effects of metal fatigue at the point where the cable flexes when the lift gate is opened and closed. Concurrently, the strength of the cable degrades over time due to corrosion of the wire strands in the support cables. When the vehicle is stationary and cargo is being loaded or unloaded, the tailgate can tip downward displacing cargo and/or people to the ground without warning. The majority of known injuries have resulted from the tailgate downward tip. One odi complaint reported that the tailgate separated from a moving vehicle. Owners cannot easily detect whether the support cables are damaged or corroded because the cables are covered by a protective plastic sheath.

Both tailgate cable of 2001 chevy Silverado snapped while off-loading rubbish into county rubbish dump trailer. Incident gave me a good scare and could have been really bad if I did not regain my balance and fell 10' into the trailer full of dangerous objects. No substantial damage to the tailgate as it made contact with the bumper. Upon closer look at the cables, it appears that only a few strands (and the vinyl sheathing) were keeping the cable together. The rest of the strands showed severe corrosion. Took the cable to local dealer but they would not even look at it but did say that it's out of warranty. The truck was purchased 3 years and 3 months ago. I had to pay $45 for the pair. I believe the cables should be good for the life of the truck under normal use.

I had a cooler on my tailgate, when I went to climb into my bed by stepping on the tailgate, both cables supporting the tailgate snapped, sending me and the cooler onto the ground.

Left side tail gate strap broke in two with no load other than the latch for the gate keeps coming unlatched while vehicle is in motion and now the strap has separated in the center of the cable. No routine load is carried on this gate and vehicle is just two years old.

1998 Chevrolet, Silverado - tailgate has broken once with me on it and once with load on it within last 24months, I have had to replace both tailgate straps, and ther latch hardware one time.

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Tailgate keeps falling down, due to cheap plastic latchs.

2000 Chevrolet Silverado - while standing on the tailgate, both cables broke simultaneously. Dealer replaced cables for $80. 00 saying "they rusted out". I fell but did get injured.

While sitting on the tailgate, both tailgate straps broke.

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd pickup, tailgate cable broke.

While driving tailgate opened without warning.

While washing vehicle I stepped on tailgate to exit cargo box area and both tail gate support straps snapped. Tailgate dropped ,and I hit my head on tailgate and then fell onto the ground. The gentleman waiting to wash his vehicle came to my assitance and helped me get up. After the incident I was off work for four days due to back injury and head injury. When I went to dealership to buy replacement cables for tailgate, no mention of any possible defect or recall was mentioned and I paid for replacement cables. Replacemnt cables were the newer type that is suppose to solve the problem. Possible lawsuit is pending based on the fact that this was a know problem, my vehicle has been serviced at purchasing dealership since new and no mention of this possible problem was every mentioned during numerous serviceings.

Broken tailgate cables on my 2001 Silverado.

Our Chevrolet Silverado's tailgate fell off while driving down the road!.

I own a 2002 chevy Silverado, the tailgate cables that hold the tailgate onto the truck broke smooth in half while the tailgate was down and only two adults were sitting on the tailgate. This truck is only a year old and this happens, they are supposse to last alot longer than that.

Both tailgate cables broke on my truck before it was 3 yrs. Old. It cost $30 to replace.

Tailgate on my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado dropped open unexpectedly while hauling a gooseneck horse trailer on a gravel road. I didn't notice this when it happened. Made a right turn and the corner of the open tailgate made contact with the horse trailer and ripped the tailgate off the truck.

Tail gate latch failed to hold the tail gate in the latched position. The tail gate popped open and the retaining cable on the passenger of the tail gate broke as a result of the tail gate falling open. The tail gate then came out of its retaining socket , on the passenger side, and fell to the ground. I was in a road construction zone, with no place to pull over. After about an eighth of a mile I was able to pull to the shoulder. The tail gate was seriously damaged. My complaint is about the failure of the latch and the failure of the retaining cable.