Two problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My driver seat has come free for the floor. Not 1 not 2 not 3 but 5 time since I have purchase my van in 01. The dealer will not fix it because it out warranty. How can seat brake with every use. It almost crast my van. Can same look in to this problem with this seat it is the 5 time they fix it.
While trying to fold rear seat down, consumer was trying to flip a lever that is on seat and when flipping lever up, the seat slammed down and consumers finger was in the hole of the lever. Seat amputated the tip of consumers finger. . Consumer stated there is metal on the passenger side of the rear seat, however the drivers side is solid.