Tailgate problems of the 2000 GMC Sierra 1500

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact observed that the rear tailgate support cable was serverly rusted. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer recall but the remedy failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 351,000. Ak.

Severe under body/frame rot. The undercarriage and frame of the vehicle is severely corroded. There are numerous rot holes in the bed floor to the extent that you can not walk on the bed. The rocker panels and cab corners have rotted away completely. Factory tow package wiring harness housing is rotted. Rear bumper rotted to the point where there was only 40% of the bumper remaining. Brake lines rotted along with entire brake assembly on rear tires, caliper and housing that holds caliper rotted. Entire portion of metal that holds the left tailgate hinge rotted away and is now gone. Tailgate can not be opened. Upon taking the vehicle for an inspection sticker I was told the vehicle was falling apart and I was warned that I should not be driving the vehicle. I was told the entire frame was rotted to the point that repair would not be a cost effective choice. Upon contacting dealership I was told there were no recalls and there was nothing they could do.

The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 hd. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The front end of the vehicle was completely destroyed. A police report was filed. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed and is currently at the body shop. He stated that gm is giving him the run around. The current and failure mileages were 75,000. The consumer stated spoke with dealer, there have been 4 recalls that were issued and he was not notified such as tailgate, airbag, front brake pipe with body cross seals, and front brake hose abrasion. Updated 09/10/07.