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Tailgate Cable Slack - keywords body endgate gate loose tail

Subject:Tailgate Cable Slack

Models:2002-2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT
2002-2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
1998-2000 Chevrolet C/K Classic
2004-2007 Chevrolet Colorado
1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
1998-2004 Chevrolet S10
1999-2007 GMC Sierra Classic
1998-2000 GMC C/K Classic
2007 GMC Sierra
1998-2004 GMC Sonoma
2004-2007 GMC Canyon



This PI Supercedes To Update Model Year. Please Discard PIT3227C.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may comment that with the tailgate down one of the tailgate cables may have slack in it.

Recommendation/Instructions:

No repair attempts should be made as this is normal, due to build variation. In most cases, when weight is put on the tailgate the slack comes out of the cable.

**If involved, Campaign 04007A must be completed prior to referencing this information. **

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.