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Transport Canada recall 2004102

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

Campaign
Published byTransport Canada (Canada)
Campaign number2004102
Manufacturer's number04007
Reported2004-03-18
ComponentOther
Notification typeSafety TC
Units potentially affected301974

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position can corrode over time and fracture when loads are applied to them. Tailgate support cable corrosion may not be visible because of the plastic sheathing covering the cable. If one cable fractured, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If the remaining cable was weakened by corrosion, it could fracture within moments of the first cable fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop approximately 10 degrees 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 fracture, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a rear bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position. Correction: Dealers will replace the existing galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables.

Vehicles this campaign lists
2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXTListed as a series or trim of this model.
2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXTListed as a series or trim of this model.
2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXTListed as a series or trim of this model.
2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2000 GMC SIERRA
2001 GMC SIERRA
2002 GMC SIERRA
2003 GMC SIERRA
2004 GMC SIERRA

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

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