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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 04V129📅 Mar 22, 2004

2000–2004 Chevrolet Silverado & 2000–2004 GMC Sierra + 4 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.

💥 The risk

Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured 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 fall off if the support cables fracture.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V129000
Manufacturer recall #
04007
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,662,211
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Owner phone
1-866-982-2339
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 18, 2004
Built
Apr 1, 2002 – Jul 31, 2003
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
GM recall no. 04007.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V129 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V129?

2000–2004 Chevrolet Silverado & 2000–2004 GMC Sierra + 4 more. 3,662,211 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cadillac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-982-2339.