Investigation EA04005: 1999–2003 Chevrolet Sierra

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 19, 2004

Closed

Sep 28, 2004

Model years

1999–2003

Subject

Tailgate cable breakage

Component: Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch

Summary

General motors filed a defect notice 04v-129 on march 17, 2004, which outlines a program to replace the tailgate cables installed in affected model year 2000-2004 vehicles.refer to odi's closing report for ea04-005 for additional information.odi is aware of reports of tailgate cable breakage occurring in model year 1999 and earlier vehicles.these vehicles were equipped with similar tailgate cables as addressed by 04v-129, but are not being addressed by campaign o4v-129.odi is initiating a separate investigation to address these vehicles.the complaint-injury-fatality statistics summarized above pertain to model year 2000-2004 vehicles. The complaint-injury statistics for model year 1999 and earlier vehicles are summarized on the opening resume for that investigation.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2001 Chevrolet Sierra9 complaints
• 2000 Chevrolet Sierra9 complaints
• 1999 Chevrolet Sierra11 complaints