Chevrolet K1500 owners have reported 12 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat recliner (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems | |
| Seat Broken 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...
I was told there was a recall on the passenger and driver seat. The dealer claim they would fix it. But they did not fix it correctly and I still have a problem. The seats just unlock while you're driving and slide around freely, not held in place while the truck is in operation. Read details...