Issue ID | 591955 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10160276 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SONOMA |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 06/05/06 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle is 5 yrs old, not used for work, 2 nd tailgate cable/strap failure due to rusting of cable. No injury due to other side having been replaced 6 mos prior. New cable purchased and installed at owner expense. All parts saved and available because seems to be a material defect. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30450 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WEST SENECA, NY |
VIN pattern | 1GTCS19W0Y8XXXXXX |
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 | 10/09/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | JIM BALL BUICK GMC |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | ORCHARD PARK |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 14127 |