Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet K1500. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems |
The consumer's 2 year old adoptive child's top portion finger was fratured due to the seatback folding down on it. When notified the dealer indicated the parts must have been put in backwards when replaced from the recall (97-v-037-000 manufacturer id# 97000). The replacement pieces are plastic. Read details...
Drivers side 60/40 power seat is unable to lock in place. It will alow the seat back to suddley fall backward with out use of handle. Seat is now unable to stay upright and support any weight. Read details...
The driver side power bucket seat released and dropped while I was driving, it will not support the weight of a driver. I have since put a scissor lift jack underneath it to hold it up. This is a big safety issue. Read details...