Issue ID | 551823 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10129474 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 12/07/03 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | the tailgate support cables on my gmc sonoma broke at the same time. I went fishing and sat on the tailgate to put on my boots. Both cables snapped at the same time. The tailgate dropped to the bumper and dented. |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAYRE, PA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 15/06/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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