Issue ID | 542476 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10121325 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 10/04/05 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 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 [xxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
VIN pattern | 1GTCS1955Y8XXXXXX |
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 | 28/12/02 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ANDY MOHR CHEVROLET |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | PLAINFIELD |
Dealer's state code | IN |
Dealer's ZIP code |