My daughter was letting my tailgate down on my 2000 Chevy S-10 pickup when both support cables snapped. The tailgate pinched her fingers between the tailgate and the bumper, it could have been much worse. She bruised her fingers, no permanent injury. I have yet to replace the support cables, we lower the tailgate carefully.

- Orlando, FL, USA

I have a 2000 Chevy ZR2 truck. I opened the tailgate and the tailgate strap broke. There was no weight on the tailgate at that time.

- Berlin Center, OH, USA

While opening the tailgate both tailgate support cables broke. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tailgate support cables needed to be replaced.

- Avon, IN, USA

The consumer states the tailgate cable have rusted and broke in half without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Both of the tailgate cables rusted through and broke.

- Carrollton, GA, USA

While opening the tailgate consumer noticed that the tailgate support cables broke. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the support cables needed to be replaced........all Chevrolet trucks, except S10, were recalled for defective tailgate support cables, which came from the same supplier.

- Negaunee, MI, USA

Tailgate straps on my 2000 Chevrolet S10 both broke. This vehicle has only 38,000 miles on it and has never had anything heavy placed on it. I tried to get parts to replace the straps, but was told they can't be found.

- Chardon, OH, USA

2000 Chevy S-10 pickup truck (approx 35K miles) tailgate cables have snapped at midpoint, approximately where they are forced to bend while the tailgate is in closed position. Fortunately, there was no load on the tailgate at the time but the in-use failure puts the tailgate at risk to fall off the truck while in motion potentially endangering a vehicle following me. I see from an earlier NHTSA recall, other website discussions and by the shear lack of replacement parts available, that this component failure is not an isolated incident.

- Hingham, MA, USA

Opening tailgate, support cables broke off.needs new cables to repair.

- North St Paul, MN, USA

Loading small atv in back of 2000 Chevrolet S10 ZR2 and both cables broke, causing atv to come crashing down on the tailgate and to the ground. Received minor scrapes trying to stop it, but it did extensive damage to the tailgate in the process. Checked price of new cables and cost to replace and it was ridiculous!! dealer says they have seen many others like this, but GM will not warranty. I have also had my third door handle break numerous times and they won't replace. Again the dealer says it's a common problem. Very poor customer service in my opinion. Would like compensation for the faulty cables and the damage they caused.

- Saint Croix Falls, WI, USA

I have heard of numerous complaints about tailgate straps breaking on various Chevy trucks. I have a 2000 S10 ZR2 and mine are broke as well. I think they need to add S10 to the recall too and get us all taken care of.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

When the tailgate was in use both of the tailgate support straps snapped. This caused the tailgate to fall. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Parma, OH, USA

I own a 2000 Chevy S10 and was sitting on the tailgate when one of the tailgate cables snapped and caused me to fall from the tailgate. I have been in contact with my local chevorlet dealer and replacement cables are $50. I have yet to purchase these because they are rather costly and I was searching this site to see if there has been a recall on this part. It is my understanding that there is no recall on this part but many fellow S10 owners have had this same experience.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

Tailgate cables breaking from normal uses on a 2000 Chevy S-10.

- Penn Yan, NY, USA

While standing on top of the tailgate its cable broke. Driver sustained minor injuries. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, the cause had not been determined.

- Peoria, IL, USA

The tailgate support cables corroded and broke.

- Worcester, MA, USA

Consumer stated that vehicle experienced the same problem as Chevrolet Silverado recall 04V129000. The tailgate cable broke, and he had it repaired under warranty. However consumer was concerned that it may happen again. The consumer would like the stainless steel cables.

- Southington, OH, USA

When the consumer lowered the tailgate, the right cable snapped allowing the tailgate to fall. After several weeks the left cable broke. This model was not one that the manufacturer was recalling.

- Waverly, TN, USA

While the vehicle was parked the consumer was unloading bricks from the tailgate and without warning, the tailgate sheared off. The consumer was able to replace the tailgate. The tailgate cables were replaced using used parts.

- Grand River, OH, USA

The tailgate support cables corroded and broke. A recall was issued for the cables, however the vehicle was outside of the remedy scope. Both of the support cable attachment ends sat exposed vertically when the tailgate was closed allowing moisture to enter the cable ends. The black plastic coating on the cables allowed moisture to collect in the loop formed by the cables when the tailgate was closed, trapping the moisture in with the metal cables causing a corrosion problem.

- Panama City, FL, USA