Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2001 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tailgate Hinge problems | |
| Tailgate problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate problems |
The tailgate cables both broke while a friend was sitting on the tailgate causing her to fall. She only weighs approximately 140 lbs. I had noticed that 1 of the cables looked weak prior to the accident, but the other seemed to be stable. Apparently neither of them were any good. Read details...
Have 2001 GMC Sonoma truck, both tailgate straps broke at the same time I was sitting on the tailgate-weigh 200 lbs. Gm evidently recalled full size trucks but the GMC Sonoma/chev. S-10 are not included and are having the same failure with the same consequences certainly will cause serious Read details...
Left tailgate support cable broke . Read details...