The tailgate supports (cables going from the truck bed to the tailgate) got pinched between the bed and tailgate causing them to corrode and eventually break when weight is put on them. One of these cables broke while an 80 pound boy was sitting on the tail gate. The cables have not been replaced and are available.

- Nixa, MO, USA

Tailgate cables on 2000 Chevrolet S10 broke the tailgate dropped down causing two people to fall off. Called Chevrolet dealer and was told there is no recall on the cables for the S10 and would cost $40 plus to replace them. We have the broken cables.

- Charleston, WV, USA

In normal use, one of my 2000 S 10 tailgate support cables broke in two. A recall was implemented for 1/2 ton trucks with the same galvanized wire cables that these S 10's have. After inspection of the unit I determined that the cable was rotted. This just happened so I have not corrected the problem.

- Sidell, IL, USA

Tailgate cable broke.

- Sheridan, IN, USA

Both tailgate cables on my 2000 Chevy S10 have broken.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

Both of my 2000 Chevy S-10 pick-up tailgate cables have corroded and snapped.

- Sterling, VA, USA

T: the contact stated both tail gate cables snapped while unloading items from the vehicle. There has been a recall for a full size truck, but not for the S-10 pickup truck. Consumer did not have the recall number. The service dealer did not state why the cables snapped. But the vehicle was not under the recall and was no longer under the warranty. Consumer replaced both cables and the bolt. The bolts kept coming out because consumer did not replace the components correctly.

- Galt, CA, USA

2000 S-10 pickup truck. Both tail gate cables broke at the same time. Dealer said the sell at least on pair a month. To replace the strap, you must replace the latch also. They are sold as right and left hand parts. Cost was $105 for the pair. Time to replace was approx. One and a half hours.

- Salem, OH, USA

2000 Chevrolet S-10 pickup both tailgate cables failed simultaneously dropping the load and potentilly injuring a person, who fortunately landed well and seemed unharmed. Both cables had rusted through, appeared to be pooly galvanized and exposed to moisture even inside the rubber coating.

- Chelmsford, MA, USA

Broken tailgate support cables rusted through recall on other models besides the S-10

- Orlando, FL, USA

I own a 2000 chev S-10 ZR2 truck. My complaint is reguarding the tail gate cables. I have a 110lb rottwieller who was standing in in box of the truck with his front feet on the tail gate when the cables broke. The dog came out ok, the tail gate was damaged. When I checked with GM Canada I was told the recall was only for the full size trucks and to date there were no other cases of these cables breaking on S-10 or sonoma trucks. I hate being lied to...I have found hundreds maybe thousands of complaints on various forums. Please don't let up on GM. To replace these parts I'm looking at $170. Plus labour. Thanks to GM engineering the whole assembly must be purchased, not just the cables.

- Leduc, 00, USA

I have a 2000 S-10 pickup that I purchased new in October 2000. Both of the tailgate support cables have rusted and broken in half. The first one broke as I was stepping down from the bed. But luckily, the other held at that time and no injuries happened. But the second one soon broke.

- Decatur, IL, USA

Caller said tailgate cable broke without warning. Caller said a recall was issued on the bigger trucks but not on this one. Dealer said caller will have to pay for repairs. Manufacturer told caller to keep receipts. Caller felt manufacturer should tell public of problems so they can be more informed.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

The tailgate support cables broke on two of consumers vehicles. The recall issued was on bigger trucks. Without warning the cables broke. The dealer and manufacturer said there was no recall on this vehicle. The consumer second truck is a 2001 Chevrolet S10 crew cab VIN #[xxx]. all of the cables failed in the same fashion. The cable rusted inside of the black plastic coating where the cable bends as the tailgate was closed. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Mchenry, IL, USA

The tailgate straps are broken.

- Elsie, MI, USA

The tailgate straps broke when I sat on the open tailgate almost causing me to fall to the ground. Luckily I was able to catch myself. If I had placed any weight on the tailgate, that would have fallen on my legs and caused injury,

- St. Louis, MO, USA

1. I was unloading my aluminum canoe from my Chevrolet S10 pick up truck, and tailgate cables broke, lots of rust and corrosion on the cables, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop 6 to 10 inches on the back bumper, causing me to lose balance. I fell off the tailgate and fell onto the canoe, bumping my head and hurting my chest and shoulder. I went to GMC dealership in rochester, Indiana 46975, and was told they had no recall on these items, and I could order them for replacement.

- Rochester, IN, USA

Tailgate was down, and was pulling container of dirt out of bed of truck. When the weight of the container snapped the tailgate cables on both sides of our 2000 Chevrolet S10, caused damage to the tailgate and spilling container.

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

Ea 05 008/tailgate support cables break: Both support cables broke while lowering the tailgate. No injury was reported. Manufacturer was notified and they informed the consumer that there was no recall on those parts.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

2000 Chevrolet S-10 ZR2 4X4.cables on tailgate rotted and broke while loading a tv into vehicle. For some reason this is not included in Chevrolet recall for tailgate cables.

- Decatur, AL, USA