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Vehicle recall 06V066000 · March 8, 2006

GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado

Certain pickup trucks have galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
06V066000
Reported to NHTSA
March 8, 2006
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
06019
Owner notification
April 10, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected
805,368
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Recall 06V066000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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