Issue ID | 570800 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10143980 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 20/08/05 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLDWATER, MI |
VIN pattern | 1GTCS1450Y8XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 26/06/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | SOMERSET PONTIAC/GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | TROY |
Dealer's state code | MI |
Dealer's ZIP code |