Five problems related to seats have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet K1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. Nlmcovers for pinch hinge points, right front seat, were not well constructed and failed. Replaced at cost.
I purchased this vehical used on 3-15-99. At the time the salesman and myself noticed the front left seat was loose. We both thought it was just a loose bolt,and no safety concern if the bolt was to be tightened. After I got the vehical home I realized the left front seat frame contained a manufacturing defect, and was not repairable by myself. I looked for recalls on the internet and found similar recalls in that model year. As in NHTSA campaign id # 96e10000. Being as I purchased this vehical at a used car dealer,I decided to take it to a Chevrolet dealer to see if it was involed in the recall,they told me it was not,and the used car dealer I purchased it from should stand behind it. Truck world said it was not covered,but if I paid their cost for repairs they would have it done for me. I feel this is a manufacturing defect and should be a recall on your part. It is almost impossible to drive as the seat tips back,every time you accellerate. Can you please help me ? thank you.
When the rt seat is moved foward for entry to the rear area it can't be locked and the seat is free to move foward or back durning brakeing or accelertion.
The passenger's seat track malfunctioned, causing the seat move forward and backwards unexpectedly which almost caused injuries to the occupant. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Seat will not lock in place. Slides back and forth. Accident could be fatal!!!.
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