2002 chevrolet avalanche rear tailgate latch/lock assembly. sharp edges on unknown hook /barb design snagging clothing/ripping holes in fabric and on several occasions causing lacerations and cuts on abdominal areas, this occurs when i reach over from the end to retrieve payload from the cargo bay. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche 1500. the contact stated the hood latch release was rusted. the dealer advised the rust was not severe enough where they would take any liability for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
Hood metal around the latch is rotting. and there is delamation of the metal. *tr