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2000 Gmc SONOMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	547448
Internal NHTSA #	10126154
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Brand	GMC
Model	SONOMA
Model Year	2000
File date	21/06/05
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Gmc 2000 sonoma sls 1) the third door plastic handle actuator snaps off. (once in 5 years) ..... I have always been very careful not to force the handle because a mechanic told me four years ago that the handles were already breaking on many customers. I bought the part at a gm dealership for $30 and installed it myself... Not too tough if you are a "project person" with many tools. Took about one hour. The initial rod adjustment must have been bad because my install is now better functioning than the original. 2) the metal rod of the recliner handle snaps in half. (once in 5 years) ...... This happened when a technician was working in the back cab space replacing my back window. I thought they did it on purpose to generate some paperwork. The guy swore to me that those handles have broken on them many times, and my passenger side will do the same shortly. They replaced it for free, but it took two hours and they had to take the whole seat apart. 3) the tailgate cables corrode and suddenly break in half. (twice in 5 years) ...... The first time it just snapped for no reason. The dealership replaced it free. Just one year later the new cable broke when i was pushing off a load... I almost tumbled off under the dropping load. They want $48 for the cable alone, which is riveted to a bracket. I am now out of warranty and refuse to pay that much or the labor. I am going to rig up my own replacement. Meanwhile, the existing cable is strained and the upper cable body attachment rod is bent. The tailgate was dented was the cables snapped. I conducted much research on the web on these issues, and found they are a common problem. Most people won't take the time to report them, though.... So you need to estimate this and also demand gm's warranty and parts records. What is sad is that all three of these issues involve gmc literally trying to save petty nickles and dimes on material quality in critical function parts.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OAK FOREST, IL
VIN pattern	1GTCS1957Y8XXXXXX
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	03/07/24
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
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Transmission type	AUTO
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2000 Gmc SONOMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2000 Gmc SONOMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

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