Tailgate Hinge Problems of GMC Sonoma - part 2

Cables that are attached the tailgate become rusted and corroded. They broke. Consumer's husband bought new cables. Consumer feels this incident should not have happened with only 68,000 miles on the vehicle. The same cables on the tailgates of the larger full sized trucks have resulted in a nationwide recall and this should be the same recall for the smaller trucks.

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While resting a power washer on the tailgate of my 2000 Sonoma pickup to get a better grip both tailgate cables snapped causing the power washer to roll backwards, before we could react we only had time to soften the blow of the power washer hitting the ground causing minor damage to the handle. No visible damage to the tailgate and thank god no one was hurt, it's not easy trying to catch a 175 lb piece of machinery unexpectedly. It's quite evident that both of the tailgate cables failed due to corrosion as they both broke apart just about in the middle of the rubber coated cable.

While loading a push mower into truck bed , cables snapped-rusted thru, black vinyl shield hide damage. I slipped off tailgate and cut my leg on side of tailgate while falling.

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Tail gate cables rusted through and snapped on my GMC pick-up.

: the contact stated while opening the tailgate both cables fractured without warning. There is a NHTSA recall, # 06v066000, regarding the tailgate: hinge and attachments. The VIN was not included in the recall because of the year model of the vehicle.

Both tailgate cables rotted and broke in half on my 2002 GMC Sonoma, on 05/09/2005. There was no load on the tailgate at the time, but both brokat at the same time (simply lowering the tailgate).

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My 7 year old son was opening the tailgate on my Sonoma when he dropped it. Both tailgate cables broke at the same time. Luckily he was not injured, but could have easily been. These cables appear to be in perfect condition except for the point at which they bend when the tailgate is shut. The coating had flaked off and the exposed steel cables had rusted through. The use of a better coating or stainless steel cables would have prevented this from happening.

2000 GMC Sonoma tailgate strap broke and rusted through. The consumer concerned about the possibility of the other straps breaking while loading or unloading the truck and the injuries which may result.

2001 GMC Sonoma tailgate cables popped when loading the truck.

While reaching to unload a couch I was on the tailgate of my 1997 GMC Sonoma. Both tailgate straps broke at the same time causing the tailgate to crash down. The force that the tailgate went down and hit the bumper put dents on both sides of the tailgate. At this tim I have not replaced the straps or fixed the dents. I do plan on calling the dealership and orderng the parts.

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Tailgate cables on 2000 GMC Sonoma pickup truck have broken. GMC/Chevrolet has a recall on full-size trucks for broken defective cables. (my 2003 silverado was recalled and cables replaced n/c). GMC/Chevrolet needs to step up and recognize same safety problem also exists on the small trucks and provide n/c replacement of these cables. Both cables on my son's 2000 GMC Sonoma are broken. VIN 1gtcs1955y8288820.

2000 Sonoma recall to replace tailgate support cables that tend to fail due to rust. ** answer required***. The consumer believed his vehicle should be included the a recall.

To whom it may concern: I own a 2001 GMC Sonoma pickup truck. After very limited use of my tailgate I experienced a breakage of the cable that supports the tailgate on my truck. It appears to be that the steel cable has rusted inside its protective plastic coating causing the cable to weaken. The ends of these cables have a shrink-wrap material to seal out moisture but it look to have been improperly installed at the factory allowing moisture to enter and rust the cable. I have contacted GMC to no avail and they refuse to recall or fix this problem. Seeing as gm's larger trucks have a recall for the exact same problem I cannot figure out why the s10 / Sonoma pickup trucks are not covered under this recall. The only thing I can speculate is the replacement parts for the Sonoma tailgate cable cost $50 each from the dealer and no one has sued them for injury as of yet or they have settled out of court. This problem needs to be recalled before someone is injured or killed from a tailgate coming detached from the truck in question. Paul daubel here is a thread I started in an s10 truck forum. It shows that many others have experienced the same problem. . Read more...

(2000 GMC Sonoma) the cable on the tailgate rusted through and broke while the consumer was standing on it.

Tailgate cables broke while I was sitting on the tailgate. Rusted through where the protective covering cracked from bending. Replaced with nos cables at my own expense as the dealer said the recall only included full sized trucks. . . ?!!.

Both of the support cables broke while lowering the tailgate. The dealer was not notified.

Tailgate cable on 2000 GMC Sonoma broke at the point that the cable folds. At this time the plastic sleeve surounding the cable is still intact, only the metal cable broke.

Tailgate cable rusted. This made it difficult for tailgate to maintain position. The consumer stated that the side cable rusted through and broke in two. Both cables have been replaced.

Tailgate cable failure on 2000 GMC Sonoma, cables appear to have rusted, corroded through causing tailgate to hit bumper, damage to paint on tailgate. Replaced cable and rivet with afetrmarket cable.

: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked with tools lying on top of the tailgate, the tailgate cables broke without warning. Upon further inspection, the cables were rusted although the cables were covered by a plastic housing. The contact replaced the broken cables with new cables. There is a NHTSA recall, # 06v066000, regarding the structure. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 04/06/06.

Tailgate cables broke on my 2001 GMC Sonoma. One person was sitting on tailgate, when second person sat down. Both cables broke and dumped them on the ground.

My buddy and I lowered my tailgate on my 2000 GMC Sonoma, after about a minute, both cables snapped in the exact same spot. It was obvious that the cables were rusted from the inside out. There were not any injuries, but now I can't use my tailgate for anything. I am also scared that it may be stolen, since the time it would take to steal it is now shortened.

While stepping onto the tailgate both support cables broke and cause the tailgate to drop completely. This condition causes the consumer to twist his right ankle when the tailgate drops unexpectedly. Both support cables show sign of corrosion. The manufacturer was notified.

When the tailgate was in use both tailgate support straps snapped. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

When standing on the tailgate the tailgate support straps snapped. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

See all problems of the 2003 GMC Sonoma 🔎.

I was unloading dirt from back of my 2000 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck when both of the tailgate cables broke, causing me to fall and scratch my leg and damaging the tailgate finish and hinge. As of now no repairs have been made.

Tailgate support cable coroded and broke.

The cables that holds the tailgate gave way while consumer was on it. The consumer was not hurt when the failure occurred. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed that his was a problem that they were aware of. The consumer then contacted the dealer who stated that GMC was issuing a recall an as soon as the replacement cable arrived he could have his replaced. The consumer made an appointment on June 24, 2004. On that date the vehicle was taken to the dealer but was then informed that the replacement was only for the full size trucks not the compact. The consumer contacted the manufacturer again but they refused to provide any assistance. The consumer finally complained to the gentleman who sold him the truck and he bought the consumer one of the two cables with his own money. The consumer currently has one new cable and one homemade cable.

While sitting on the tailgate both tailgate cables broke. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the tailgate cables needed to be replaced.

While standing on the tailgate washing the vehicle both tailgate cables snapped.

The cable on the left side of the tailgate broke, and the right side of the cable started breaking. This occurred because of the problem described in the tailgate support cable recall 04v129000. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Both tailgate cables broke while the consumer, who weighed 155 lbs, was standing on it. Dealership was notified. The left cable broke on the consumer s-10.

Tail gate cable broke when loading truck. Bought new cable and replaced no old parts kept.

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Tailgate support cables broke, tailgate was dented by bumper.

The tailgate support cables on my GMC Sonoma broke at the same time. I went fishing and sat on the tailgate to put on my boots. Both cables snapped at the same time. The tailgate dropped to the bumper and dented.