Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / S SERIES / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005040629 Incident Date: Sep, 25 2005
Consumer's City: EFFINGHAM Consumer's State: SC
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: S SERIES Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1GCCS19X1V8 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 27 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 06 1999
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 1997 chevrolet s10 tailgate cables/assemblies are a problem that needs to be recalled and addressed before anyone gets hurt from falling off these tailgates. these assemblies and cables are not protected from the elements and rust rapidly. cables rust from inside out due to manufacturer not sealing them properly with plastic, or making out of stainless steel. ongoing problem and everyone knows it. *nm