Two problems related to tailgate have been reported for the 1997 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that his vehicle has galvanized-braided steel tailgate support cables that have corroded and fractured. The dealer stated that his model year was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 06v066000 (structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000 and current mileage was 44,000.
Steel cable on tailate broke from both sides at the same time, causing it to fall on top of consumer.
| Tailgate problems | |
| Door Hinge problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Frame And Members problems |