10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 40,500 miles
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My son-in-law sat down on the tailgate of my 2002 Chevrolet S-10 and both tailgate cables broke. He fell to the ground but only suffered minor scrapes and a sprained ankle and back. I had the cables replaced at the dealer where I had bought the truck. There were recalls in force for other GMC trucks whose tailgate cables had suddenly broken, but I was informed that my particular year was not among them. I feel, in light of the recent recalls, mine should have been included in, that recall, or at least this recall, and my deduction for the repairs covered by GMC. I am certain that all the trucks using the same cables will, or have been affected by the sudden failure of said cables.
- Wichita Falls, TX, USA
- Bayside, NY, USA