Issue ID | 582704 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10153161 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 19/10/04 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked with tools lying on top of the tailgate, the tailgate cables broke without warning. Upon further inspection, the cables were rusted although the cables were covered by a plastic housing. The contact replaced the broken cables with new cables. There is a nhtsa recall, # 06v066000, regarding the structure. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. Updated 04/06/06. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CASSELBERRY, FL |
VIN pattern | 1GTCS19W5Y8XXXXXX |
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 | 01/11/99 |
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 | COURTESY PONTIAC |
Dealer's telephone number | 407-767-2070 |
Dealer's city | LONGWOOD |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 32750 |