NHTSA Complaint #10102028 — 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10102028 |
| Vehicle | 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 156,800 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
CONSUMER STATED TAILGATE CABLES CORRODED. CONSUMER WAS VERY CONCERNED THAT THEY WILL FAIL. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BOTH TAILGATE CABLES FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE AND WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. *TC
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