Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 2 (2004)
Technical Service Bulletin # 04007B
Date: 051121
Recall - Tailgate Support Cable Inspection/Replacement
Product Safety - Tailgate Support Cable
# 04007B - (Nov 21, 2005)
Models:
2002-2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT
2000 Chevrolet CK
2000-2004 Chevrolet Silverado
2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
2003-2004 Chevrolet Kodiak
2000-2004 GMC Sierra
2003-2004 GMC TopKick
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVIED TO INCLUDE SOME 2003 AND 2004 MODEL YEAR MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLES THAT WERE
MODIFIED TO INCLUDE A TAILGATE. PLEASE DISCARD ALL COPIES OF BULLETIN 04007A, ISSUED OCTOBER 2004.
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2000 model year Chevrolet CK, 2000-2004 model year
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, and 2002-2004 model year Cadillac Escalade EXT and Chevrolet Avalanche trucks, and 2003-2004
Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick trucks. On some of these vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full
open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If one cable fractures, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a
horizontal position. However, if the remaining cable is sufficiently weakened by corrosion, it could fracture within moments of the first cable fracturing,
especially if there is a load on the tailgate. If both cables fracture, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. Anyone
sitting or standing on the tailgate when both cable fracture could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed,
the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate, the cargo may become unstable and fall if the support cables fracture.
Correction
Dealers are to replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. In addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it,
if necessary.
Vehicles Involved
