What NHTSA investigated
General motors is conducting a safety recall to remove and replace the tailgate support cables installed in 805,368 model year 1999 and 2000 gmt 800 model vehicles.the model year 1999 and 2000 GMT-800 series vehicles that will be campaigned had contributed a significant majority of the total complaints (87%) and injuries (79%) associated with the tailgate support cable breakage in the model year 1998 - 2000 c/k series vehicles addressed by this investigation.
The recall that followed
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | SIERRA | 1999–2000 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO | 1998–2000 |
| GMC | SIERRA | 1998–2000 |
| GMC | SILVERADO | 1999–2000 |
Source
From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.