Seats Problems of Chevrolet Corvette - part 1

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there was a strong chemical odor coming from the seats. The contact had experienced headaches, burning eyes, respiratory issues, and inflamed lungs. The contact stated that he had temporarily stopped driving the vehicle, and upon driving the vehicle a month later, the contact became aware that the strong chemical odor was the cause of the injuries. The contact had received medical assistance and a new inhaler. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the strong chemical odor would dissipate after some time. The contact stated that the issue could cause significant health problems in the meantime. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 25.

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The active handling applies itself with normal non aggressive driving. When activated the brakes apply and lock up, this has happened in low speed turns at intersections and even when driving straight. I have had the vehicle to the dealership to resolve as this is a major safety concern leaving the car locked up in the middle of an intersection. They stated it was the sensor behind the steering wheel and they fixed it but the problem still persists. Secondly the driver seat has begun moving on its own and inching me closer to the steering wheel with no interference with the button while driving. I have since disconnected the seat fuse to prevent collision from improper driver positioning.

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This is a 2006 Corvette with roughly 82,000 miles. The driver's seat will intermittently collapse on the recline function, resulting in a seat that is reclined all the way back. When this occurs, I need to pull myself up by the steering wheel while the vehicle is going down the road.

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I was rear ended on Monday 08/02/21 at approximately 2:45pm in atlanta, GA. The impact of the accident caused my driver's seat back to collapse backwards. Now I have back pain that I did not have previously. The seats should be recalled and repaired immediately.

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Recently when I made a turn in front of on coming traffic the Corvette steering did not return to center I almost hit he vehicle at the stop sign !!!!!! I also notice the abs light on.

While getting in my vehicle, the seats have an auto adjust memory function. However, while driving down the road, after pulling out of my driveway, on at least 5 occasions, my seats began to move backwards away from the pedals and steering wheel and I'm a rather short lady. This scared me to death!.

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The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the driver's seat frame failed to lock in position without warning. As a result, the seat continued to slide forward and backwards. When the brake pedal was depressed, the seat slid forward and when the brake pedal was released, the seat slid backwards. The local dealer (don hattan el dorado, 1702 w central Ave, el dorado, KS, 67042) was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The dealer stated that they would give the contact a call back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

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1) check airbag warning light turns on intermittently when adjusting drivers seat. Faulty wiring in seat wiring harness. 2) check airbag warning light turns on when driving on highway or when parked. Moving seat back, forward, up/down will clear the check airbag warning light, but warning returns. 3) recurring issue on multiple days.

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Power steering hose leak, had dealer remove, replace. I was covered under warranty purchase, also tail lights and headlights inoperable, had dealer perform safety inspection. Items corrected. Recent purchase Jan. 2016 used.

Driver seat adjustment malfunction, seat controls did not return to normal position trapping the driver between seat and steering wheel creating a very dangerous situation and possible accident. Seats will go forward but do not return or move back to normal position.

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Both seats move alittle bit while driving.

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Seats move back and foth on acceleration and braking.

My 1998 Corvette car seats (powered) slipped back several inches and my foot came gas pedal as I was accelerating along with one hand on the steering slipped. I feel this is an extremely dangerous condition similar to the cessna aircraft seat rails that were worn and allowed the seats to slip back on takeoff. I've notified chevy and they seem disinterested.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while reversing at low speeds moving, the steering wheel seized and the engine stalled causing the contact to crash into a trailer. The front passenger suffered injuries to the right arm. The driver's seat moved out of position and caused the contact to hit the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to a specialized mechanic, who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the ignition switch. Additionally, the driver's seat rail mounting was fractured to due to defective metal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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1999 chevy Corvette 49000 miles driver side seat bracket is broken. Broke with a 170 lbs driver. No reason no accident. This makes the drivers seat rock back and forth. It is unstable under braking and moves while turning and accelerating. This occurs every time the car is driven.

There appear to be many verified complaints about the seats moving under acceleration and/or braking in the 1997-2004 Corvettes. Why haven't you required Chevrolet to fix this?.

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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after opening the driver's side seat belt, the seat caught on fire. The driver side seat and the carpet were severely damaged. He extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The insurance company was contacted and will repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls. They offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 58,000.

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There is a defect in the seat tracks of the 1997 Corvette that cause the seat to lurch forward about 1 inch under firm braking. This sudden change in the seat position can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This problem is reported to exist in all Corvettes manufactured from 1997 through 2004. Chevrolet and gm have long been aware of this problem but will not provide a repair unless the customer pays over $500 for the replacement of the seat track. These vehicles should be recalled and Chevrolet should be ordered to correct this serious safety defect.

The driver's side metal seat frame was shattered into 3 places. The seat would not recline properly, and as I was told by the dealer when I took it in to be fixed: the seat was floating loosely in the car when it arrived at his shop. The Corvette had only 29,900 miles on it, was not a daily driver, and had only seen recreational weekend use. The Corvette was never in an accident, always garaged, and well taken care of. As an aerospace engineer, I strongly believe there was a manufacturing defect in the seat frame that led to this failure. The seat had only seen 29,900 miles or less of regular, every day use before the failure occurred. That leads me to believe there were hairline fractures in the metal seat frame before it was installed in my Corvette at the assembly plant. Failures in both the supplier's manufacturing process and Chevrolet's quality inspection process occurred in this instance. Had I been in an accident with a seat that was not secured to the Corvette, the injuries I would have sustained would have been significant. I filed a complaint with Chevrolet about this, and believe the complaint did not receive the attention that it should have received. There was no acknowledgement of an investigation into the failed part, and I was only partially reimbursed for the cost of repair. As a result, I am filing a separate complaint with the government so they can provide the proper oversight in this matter. Repairs were made to the vehicle, and I was charged because the repairs were deemed by Chevrolet to be out of both the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty due to time (the Corvette was 4 years old), and the and the extended (gmpp) 5 year/60,0000 mile bumper to bumper no deductible warranty that I had purchased for $1700 due to the fact that, as Chevrolet said, being "not covered under the extended bumper to bumper warranty" I had purchased for extra.

Loose seat tracks on c5 Corvettes (1997-2004). Chronic issue with that model of Corvette. Leaves seats in a "rocking chair" mood and affects safety by distracting driver and seat not being secure in crashes. Seats have to be removed from car to get to tracks. Then tracks have to be removed and rubber bushings that deteriorate easily and they have to be replaced more durable bushings of a different material.

1999 c5 Corvette seat frame bracket broken. I have seen on the internet that this is an issue with the seat frame 1997-2004 . The bracket is cast aluminum that is of pour quality. You can see where it was broken for some time. I can't get gm to call me back. If I was hit in the rear this part would fail. This part just happen to fail when is was driving slow when the seat fell down. I hope you can help thanks.

Rocking seat under acceleration and braking. Can make control more difficult.

Upon acceleration and braking the drivers seat moves app. 1/2 inch front to back.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. When the contact started the vehicle, he moved backwards in the seat. When he stopped the vehicle, the seat moved forward. The seat track would not lock in position. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that new seat tracs were needed in order to remedy the failure. He wrote a letter to the manufacturer, but received no response. He called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The current mileage was 42,986 and failure mileage was 41,529. Updated 10/14/08 updated 10/16/08.

I see a few folks had the same problem with the seats moving a 1/4 to a 1/2 inch when stopping and going. I purchased my car from carmax and they told me that was normal. I told them to take it to the chevy dealer and they did and chevy agreed with me that it was not normal. Chevy replaced the tracks and all id good.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The driver' s seat moves backwards during acceleration and forward when braking. The dealer stated that the seat track failed and the replacement would cost $900 plus labor. The manufacturer is aware of the failure and stated that no recalls were available. However, parts are available, but they would not offer financial assistance. The current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 400. Updated 12/18/07.

: the contact stated the driver's seat rocked back and forth while being driving in normal conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer determined the bolts to the seat were not bolted correctly to the vehicle. The dealer offered to make repairs to the vehicle, but the contact declined.

Front drivers automatic seat slips forward or reverse on rails .

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed the driver seat was loose and would jerk back and forth when he accelerated or applied the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technicians stated there was no recall and the seat bracket needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Loose seat track d/s, the seat will move about 1" during acceleration and braking. The safety issue is this seat will not work properly during impact. This problem is in the c5 models of the chevy Corvettes. There is even a garage mechanic fix for it on Corvette web sites were they take the seat track apart and shim it up with a washer.

Drivers seat moves forward on braking and back on acceleration. This is a common complaint on all chev. C5 Corvettes.

Both driver and passsenger seats move forward and aft when accelerating and braking. Condition causes excess braking. I believe the design of the seat rails is inadequate for normal use. Condition is unsafe. Contacted Chevrolet and they refused to repair.

Driver and passenger side seats move 1 to 2 inches when driving and braking.

The driver's seat moved back and forth when the brakes and/or gas pedal were applied. Adjuster needs to be replaced.

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