Defect Description For Recall
Certain Pickup Trucks Have Galvanized-Braided-Steel Tailgate Support Cables Used To Support The Tailgate In The Full Open (Horizontal) Position. Over Time These Cables Can Corrode And Fracture When Loads Are Applied To Them.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SILVERADO
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
06V066000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
Effect Of Defect
If One Cable Fractures, The Remaining Cable May Retain The Tailgate In A Horizontal Position. If Both Cables Fracture, The Tailgate Would Drop And Strike The Top Surface Of The Rear Bumper. If Anyone Is Sitting Or Standing On The Horizontal Surface Of The Tailgate When Both Cables Fractured, They Could Fall And Be Injured. On Vehicles Without A Bumper, The Tailgate May Drop To A Lower Position.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Galvanized Support Cables With Stainless Steel Support Cables. In Addition, Dealers Are To Inspect The Tailgate Hinge And Replace It, If Necessary. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During April 2006. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438 Or GMC At 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980301
End Of Manufacture
19990731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
805368
Date Owners Notified
20060410
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20060308
Make Campaign Number
6019