99 S-10 tailgate cable

Jun 26, 2005 4 Replies

One of the tailgate cables broke and I can't figure out how to remove the bottom piece from the latch assembly. I removed the two screws holding the assembly to the tailgate but It would only come out a couple of inches. Has anyone replaced a cable on this type truck and does the whole assembly have to be replaced with the cable? Thanks.


Were these Cables included in The SAFETY RECALL Gm did a few months back.. or was that recall for the large trucks ONLY ?

That recall was only on the full-size.

The latchplate on the tailgate needs to come off, should come as a unit with the new straps..

Thanks for info. I think I'll wait to see if there's a recall for for the S-10 in the near future.

The only way u are going to see a REcall is if People like you write to the Product safety people and register your complaint..

Donnot wait for the NEXT guy to do it.. It cost u nothing to report it . But Save the cable, They may want u to send it to them!

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