GM Recalls 900,000 pickup trucks

[GMCtruck]

Originally Posted by 327

why dont they just go back to the metal hinges they had on the 88-98s?

It's called $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!

The cables are cheaper than steel.

[327]

Its probably costing them more having to replace the cables twice than it would to have put those metal strap hinges on in the first place!
and if thats too much why not use galvanized small chains?

[Shotgun]

Originally Posted by 327

why dont they just go back to the metal hinges they had on the 88-98s?

I agree. Never heard of many problems with those. Cost is obviously the issue there, not mechanics.

[spitfire2332]

the first tailgate cable recall was for late 2000 and up models. Therefor, these arent the same trucks the recall is for, so they arent replacing the ones they did last year. These are for 99-mid 2000, I ASSUME its for both NBS and OBS of those years.

[IROCNROL1]

Originally Posted by GMCtruck

It's not over-reaction when you're the one standing or sitting on the tailgate when the cables break and the tailgate falls down. Now just imagine what would happen if a person was loading up an ATV, riding mower, or motor bike when the cables break. My first GMC truck was a 1977 and it used chains to support the tailgate. GM should have applied the recall to all model years that used the same type cables the first time around and then issuing a second recall could have been avoided.

You're right. I don't mean to make light of the situation. It just seems some of the posts have escalated beyond what's reasonable.

[CHRISGTO04]

Originally Posted by plane

This is almost as bad as the exploding Ford Pickups.

It's a freaking tailgate cable. Look up the problems Toyota is having with their suspensions on their trucks. C'mon.

[FamilyTruckster]

If it was a stereo knob anti GM people would still make a big deal about it.

Car companies have recalls. Every car company does. There are more GM trucks out there than probably anything in the world.

This is almost as bas as the exploding Ford Pickups

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Come on. Give me a break. I don't agree with Plane all the time but that's a rediculous comment.

[doh]

Originally Posted by 327

why dont they just go back to the metal hinges they had on the 88-98s?

I think it was more a rattle issue than a dollar issue.

I really like how GM splits up their recalls into smaller less noticeable ones.

[86 choo-choo]

I had my cables replaced -now they show between the tailgate and the taillight--give me the ''old'' steel straps--on my old 70 GMC there was a small rubber block that kept them from rattling

[American_Muscle]

Originally Posted by darndot

I had mine replaced about 4 months ago. I think about it each time I stand at the end of the tailgate and jump up and down.

hahahahahahahaha

i thought i was the only one