Issue ID | 498212 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10086978 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 12/08/04 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38060 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHESTERTON, IN |
VIN pattern | 1GTCS19W4Y8XXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 08/05/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | PETERSON PONTIAC GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | VALPARAISO |
Dealer's state code | IN |
Dealer's ZIP code | 46383 |