Seat Broken Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado owners have reported 7 problems related to seat broken (under the seats category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seat Broken problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 03/13/2015

We were making a stop at the light , when a 18-wheeler didn't stop and hit us in the back ,pushing us towards the bus that was in front of us , making the glass of the back break and throwing all the crystals in our body and clothes ,the air bags never open , the front seats were broken and 3 of the 4 doors couldn't close anymore, the driver tried to make a move to the left or right , but he could not , because we were stuck, when we realize there were no major injury, we stayed until the red cross came to check our condition,but there were crystals everywhere so we couldn't move without hurting ourselves. We buy the truck with 2 miles,we we are the only owners.

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2 Seat Broken problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 10/27/2003

Started from stop and the back of the driver seat flipped backwards. I was holding on the steering wheel and as I fell back my foot came off the gas pedal and the bottom of the seat slid forward. I was able to get up in time to hit brake and avoid hitting car in front. I did not sustain injury. Seat is now broken. Back will not stay up and bottom will not lock in place. Cannot drive the truck safely.

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3 Seat Broken problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 05/12/2003

While braking the drivers seat broke.

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4 Seat Broken problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 12/27/2001

Seat track broke while consumer was driving, and when it broke seat went forward with consumer, and ran into the steering wheel. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

5 Seat Broken problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 04/28/2000

Metal within bottom left corner of driver's seat broke, causing seat to sink/collapse due to lack of support in that corner of the seat. This caused problem while driving. Dealer notified.

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6 Seat Broken problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 03/24/2000

Driver's side seat broke four times. When consumer drives and puts on brakes, seat flies forward. When he pushes on the gas pedal, seat flies backward. Tracks are broken, and consumer cannot control vehicle. No accident has yet occurred. Also, windows are loose, dealer has tried to fix several times. Manufacturer has been of no help.

7 Seat Broken problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 11/15/1997

Passenger's adjusting seat latch broke,causing seat to move freely back and forth while driving. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless consumer pays the cost.


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