Issue ID | 538494 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10119018 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 15/09/04 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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. *nm *bf *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | KANSAS CITY, MO |
VIN pattern | 1GTCS195XY8XXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/10/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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