Issue ID | 545557 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10124643 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 01/05/05 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 7 year old son was opening the tailgate on my sonoma when he dropped it. Both tailgate cables broke at the same time. Luckily he was not injured, but could have easily been. These cables appear to be in perfect condition except for the point at which they bend when the tailgate is shut. The coating had flaked off and the exposed steel cables had rusted through. The use of a better coating or stainless steel cables would have prevented this from happening. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MAYFIELD, KY |
VIN pattern | 1GTCS1459YKXXXXXX |
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 | 15/05/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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