Tailgate Hinge Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

Tailgate latch failure, allows tailgate to drop down with vibration or slight jarring. This results in letting cargo fly out onto highway. Can cause an accident and or deaths.

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Tailgate support cable rusted through and broke.

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2002 GMC sierra the galvanized steel support cables that retain the tailgate in the open position corrode through and break where cargo or people on the tailgate may fall. Cargo falling of the tailgate very nearly struck a nearby person and injury was luckily avoided. This has occurred twice on the vehicle, the first time GMC replaced the cables under warranty and suggested that this was a random failure. Most recently they have refused to correct the problem. GMC was notified of this and refused to take corrective action.

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Tail gate straps broke while I was sitting on the tail gate holding my shot gun taking a break from pleasant hunting. I weigh 175 pounds. Fortunately the gun was unloaded as I went to the ground. I have my hunting buddy as a witness. No damage to tailgate. Vehicle mileage 50,026 at time. Cables rusted out. Costs for labor and materials $62 at clift GMC invoice #[xxx]. Vehicle id [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Tailgate was down, 2 persons were sitting on it. Tailgate cables broke on both sides, causing tailgate to fall down. No injuries.

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