NHTSA recall 04V129000
Structure · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.
Why it matters: Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if…
The fix: Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on April 7, 20004. The recall began on September 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through October 29, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2000 GMC Sierra
- 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2001 GMC Sierra
- 2002 Cadillac Escalade Ext
- 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
- 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2002 GMC Sierra
- 2003 Cadillac Escalade Ext
- 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2003 GMC Sierra
- 2004 Cadillac Escalade Ext
- 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2004 GMC Sierra
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Cadillac Escalade Ext, 2003 Cadillac Escalade Ext, 2004 Cadillac Escalade Ext, 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 2000 Gmc Sierra, 2001 Gmc Sierra, 2002 Gmc Sierra, 2003 Gmc Sierra, 2004 Gmc Sierra, 2003 Gmc Topkick, 2004 Gmc Topkick.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V129000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.