Tailgate Latch problems of the 2000 GMC Sonoma

2000 GMC Sonoma was being used to move into an apartment. The tailgate latch did not engage and the tailgate came open. The tailgate cable failed on one side. The tailgate dropped to the road and was dragged by the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped on noticing the sparks from metal on the concrete road surface and hearing the noise. The tailgate was damaged on the drivers side with metal and paint worn away. The tailgate was touch up painted to prevent rust. A GMC dealer was contacted but due the cost(over $100) the cable was not replaced and the truck has seen limited use for cargo. The cable is still installed on the truck and it is completed corroded at the point of failure and I do not trust the condition of the remaining cable.

The tailgate on my Sonoma truck was in the open position, a piece of wood (so small it didn't even leave a dent) fell on the gate. The two cables which support the tailgate both snapped at the same time allowing the gate to fall straight down. After finding the info regarding the sierra trucks having this problem, you need to know it is the small trucks as well. The exact same replacement parts from GMC cost me approx $96. 00, and I have to install them myself! very hazardous.

2000 GMC Sonoma pickup. Tailgate was down while unloading groceries. Both cables holding tailgate up broke at same time allowing tailgate to drop on bumper.

Tailgate support cables 2000 GMC Sonoma why not on reall with other gm trucks. Mine broke within 5 days off each other. No weight at all.

I was sitting with my son on the tailgate of my GMC Sonoma and both tailgate cables broke causing us to fall to the ground. I bruised my back but did not seek medical attention. After several calls to GMC, I was told that there was a recall but they have never contacted me since the date of the incident.