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2004 GMC Sierra STRUCTURE Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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STRUCTURE Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #04V129000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The cables that hold your tailgate open can corrode and break, causing the gate to drop suddenly. These cables are like the metal arms that hold the tailgate in place, and they can fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If both cables break while you're on the tailgate, you could fall off and get hurt. If you have cargo on the tailgate, it could also fall and get damaged. In some cases, the tailgate might drop even lower if the bumper is removed.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty cables with new ones – for free. If you haven't already, contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Other GMC Sierra 2004 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
PARKING BRAKE
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other GMC Sierra Years

2016
2 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
11 recalls
2003
9 recalls
2002
7 recalls
2001
7 recalls
2000
12 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2004 GMC Sierra safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS recall for the 2004 GMC Sierra? (Campaign #04V129000)

The cables that hold your tailgate open can corrode and break, causing the gate to drop suddenly. These cables are like the metal arms that hold the tailgate in place, and they can fail without warning. If both cables break while you're on the tailgate, you could fall off and get hurt. If you have cargo on the tailgate, it could also fall and get damaged. In some cases, the tailgate might drop even lower if the bumper is removed. Your dealer will replace the faulty cables with new ones – for free. If you haven't already, contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.