Tailgate Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 55 mph, the driver’s hand touched the tailgate button, and the tailgate opened. The contact was concerned about the items in the rear falling onto the highway. The driver pulled over and secured the items in the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. The VIN was not available.

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Issues- front and rear external safety camera system fails to display. Tailgate falls open on its own while in motion. This was a new purchased vehicle off the lot. Yes-vehicle is available upon request for examination. Yes-safety risk are imminent due to blind spots caused by inoperative cameras I. E. Hitting unseen pedestrians crossing behind or in front and behind the vehicle. The tail gate dislodging without notice or visual to the driver can cause a loss of passengers possessions or equipment also causing a road hazard for trailing vehicles on any roads highways while vehicle is in motion. Yes- this problem has been noted by dealerships across America. There is no recall for my vehicle at this time. No- vehicles have not been inspected without a recall action or requirement. Dealer says they will not perform a diagnosis without the requirement to do so. This was a a newly purchased vehicle. No-there were never any warning lamps or indication automatically of the camera system’s failure.

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The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, it was discovered that the electronic multifunction tailgate had erroneously opened. Also, during the failure the tailgate struck a scooter lift that was attached to the vehicle. Both the tailgate and the scooter lift were damaged. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The contact was concerned that if a heavy load was being carried at the time of the failure it might have fallen onto a busy freeway. The failure mileage was 6,000.

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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.

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The contact owns a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when he noticed the tailgate was partially detached from the hinge. One of the cables that held the lift gate up was also fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA recall campaign id number 06v066000, structure body, tailgate:hinge and attachments. The failure mileage was 150,000.

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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.