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: Tailgate cables


smokin4u
04-21-2005, 11:08 PM
I have a 03 4 door swb duramax. Last weekend two of my friends were sitting on my tailgate and both of the cables broke. I called to see if I had a recall on the cables, and I do. My question is will GM pay to fix the dents in my tailgate? Has anyone had this happen? If so what was the outcome? Thanks

dojohnso
04-21-2005, 11:32 PM
get some VR straps and you will be happy.

VFRRider
04-22-2005, 12:09 AM
I'd run it by the dealership, if you get no help, call GM Customer Service...
I just read that the government is expanding their probe into the tailgate cables, covering more GM Trucks than just the full size...due to all the attention, you may get a positive response, but don't hold your breath.

56Nomad
04-22-2005, 12:51 AM
I'd run it by the dealership, if you get no help, call GM Customer Service...
I just read that the government is expanding their probe into the tailgate cables, covering more GM Trucks than just the full size...due to all the attention, you may get a positive response, but don't hold your breath.

My dealer said that GM has paid for tailgate damage caused by
cable failure before..........

AussieDMAX
04-22-2005, 04:24 AM
Good luck with GM picking up the bill for the damage!! And yes VR straps are the way top go :thumb:

pepperidge
04-22-2005, 03:24 PM
MY dealer told me that if people even mention the terms shook up or hurt it automatically goes to GM leagal and no they won't replace them at that point.

If you can get them to fix the truck damage, thats great...

Then get the VR Straps!

smokin4u
04-22-2005, 05:46 PM
Thanks for all the advice. I will take it by the dealership and see what they can do. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they will fix the damage.

smokin4u
04-22-2005, 05:47 PM
Where do you get the VR straps?

pepperidge
04-22-2005, 05:51 PM
Where do you get the VR straps?
http://dsdd.com/vrstrap/

smokin4u
04-22-2005, 05:54 PM
Thanks for the info I will check it out.