What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2006057
- Recall date
- 9 March 2006
- Make
- Chevrolet, Gmc
- Models
- Silverado, Sierra
- Model years
- 1999 to 2000
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 74,248
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position can corrode over time and fracture when loads are applied to them. Tailgate support cable corrosion may not be visible because of the plastic sheathing covering the cable. If one cable fractured, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If the remaining cable was weakened by corrosion, it could fracture within moments of the first cable fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop approximately 10 degrees 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 fracture, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a rear bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position. Correction: Dealers will replace the existing galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2006057.