Four problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was rearended, seat broke. Was repaired at dealer, but still not working properly. When seat is in upright position, it takes push of one finger to make it recline again, consumer was injured in collision.
Driver's seat moving backward while driving. Appointment being made with dealer concerning this matter.
Traveling approximately 20 mph, our vehicle struck from behind (rear-ended) by an SUV. The impact caused both driver and passenger seats to collapse backward providing no support and causing injury to both driver and passenger.
Lever on the left front side of the driver seat that adjusts the seatback, sticks out and interferes with exiting and entering of the driver into the vehicle. Dealer can't do anything.
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Seats problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems |