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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 06V066📅 Mar 8, 2006

2000 Chevrolet Silverado & 2000 GMC Sierra recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position. Over time these cables CAN corrode and fracture when loads are applied to them.

💥 The risk

If one cable fractures, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If both cables fracture, the tailgate would drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. If anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables. In addition, dealers are to inspect the tailgate hinge and replace it, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during april 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

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
06V066000
Manufacturer recall #
06019
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
805,368
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 10, 2006
Built
Mar 1, 1998 – Jul 31, 1999
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
GM recall no. 06019.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 06V066 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 06V066?

2000 Chevrolet Silverado & 2000 GMC Sierra. 805,368 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.