Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1998 GMC C1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tailgate Latch problems |
I was standing on the tailgate unloading oil and the driver's side cable on the tailgate broke. I was not injured but was upset because I thought maybe there would be damage to my tailgate, that it may may dented or sprung. I purchased a new cable and installed. I questioned the cable as to how it looked when broken. It almost looks as though it was cut. The cable being covered did not show any signs of wear. I would have thought the cable should have broken in strands. It just seems to be an unusual break.