general problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact heard an abnormal knocking noise while starting the vehicle. In addition, the driver and passenger side plastic rollers were fractured and caused the seats to move. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 142,000.

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the driver's seat slid on the track and caused the contact to bump into the steering wheel and dashboard area with force. An unknown dealer diagnosed that the seat rail needed to be replaced due to the plastic seat holders fracturing under the driver's seat. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Upon entering the driver side of the vehicle and sitting down, the seat moved and failed to lock in place. The dealer stated that the part was no longer available to repair the seat. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the front driver seat was leaned forward and when the seat was returned to the original position, the seat failed to secure causing the seat to move while driving. The contact observed metal and plastic fragments under the seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the latch for the front seat failed to operate causing the seat to move while driving. The dealer diagnosed that the tract needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to stop for a traffic light, the locking mechanism for the driver's side seat fractured, causing the seat to slide forward and pin the contact between the seat and the steering wheel. The contact sustained minor bruising to the knees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

The truck was purchased new in 1999. It now has only 45,000 original miles. At the time of purchase the passenger's seat moved forward slightly when the brake was pressed. The dealership stated there was nothing wrong. The problem has progressively gotten worse and the driver's seat is now doing the exact same thing. Apparently this is an inherent problem with this vehicle with numerous complaints. It is extremely dangerous. What can you do to assist?.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that he quickly applied the brakes while driving 55 mph and the front driver's seat disconnected from its seat tracks. The contact suffered minor bruising on his knees as a result. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the plastic parts on the seat adjuster fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 02/17/12 the dealer informed the consumer it would cost $ 816. Oo to fix the problem. Updated 02/22/12.

I am the original owner and the vehicle has not been in an accident. I own a 1999 Chevrolet silverado lt (new body style) model with 6-way power leather bucket seats. Over the last 4-5 years, beginning with the driver's seat, slop in the seat movement has crept in to a point where now both driver and passenger seats exhibit an approximate 1 inch movement when either stopping or taking off. If this seat is moved completely forward or backward via the control knob, the movement is eliminated, but I cannot drive in either of these positions. Tightening the bolts that secure the seat to the frame does not resolve the issue. The bolts were not loose. Pulled the seats for further investigation and it appears to be bearing wear. This is the bearing that the worm gear mechanism rides through. With the seats removed and centered between fully forward and fully back, I can move the seat by hand and witness the slop. My driver's seat is never adjusted as it is adjusted for me only so I believe the take off and stop over the years must have placed enough pressure on the bearing(s) to wear them to a point that they no longer hold the seat in place. I confirmed my findings with a firestone technician who has been sending these seats out for bearing replacements for many of his customers. I am very concerned about a severe safety issue and that there will be a point where the mechanism will fail and my seat will move significantly forward or backwards when either taking off or stopping causing an accident. Browsing the internet shows many individuals with the exact same issue warranting a safety recall from gm.

While approaching a stop sign, me driver seat slid forward as I slowed. The locking device, a small plastic device, had broken under the seat. This allowed the seat to slide forward and backward. I had to wedge a piece of wood plank between the seat and the firewall in order to get my vehicle home.

The seat latch on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 broke allowing the seat to move freely. My 16 year old son was driving at the time and nearly had an accident because of it. The exact same condition occurred when the truck was nearly new (I am the original owner). The dealer fixed the seat adjuster the first time. This is a very dangerous defect. The replacement parts must be more robust. After reading all of the incidents of the same problems online, I cannot believe thaere has not been a recall. Are you waiting for a fatality?.

Sunday, October 11, 2009 I pulled the manual release lever to release the driver's side seat and load material into the extended cab of my pickup. A plastic piece with metal components inside the track (quoted from dealer as a seat adjuster) fell out of the right side track. My driver's side seat would not and continues not to lock into place, causing me to have to drive with one foot on the floorboard, and use the other to accelerate and brake continuously. When driven, the seat freely moves forward and backward with centrifugal force. Note: the seatbelt is attached to the seat completely, not anchored to the sidewall and floor of the vehicle, so there is nothing to keep a driver from sliding all the way to the steering wheel if and when this piece fails. I immediately stopped driving the unsafe vehicle, and transported it to a local Chevrolet dealership, fivestar, in aberdeen, wa. The dealership called today, October 13, 2009, with an estimated cost of just over $800. 00. Dealer said that both tracks need replacing, because neither one is locking. Estimated cost $250. 00 per track, plus the labor and taxes. I have ordered this work to be done.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the driver side front seat was unstable and the seat moves back and forth while driving. An authorized technician stated that he would have to pay $430. 00 per seat to replace the seat unit. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. . The failure mileage was 47,000. The current mileage was 50,430. Updated 10/21/09. The consumer stated both seats exhibited the problem. Updated 10/20/jb.

The latch mechanism for the drivers side seat adjustment failed, allowing the seat to slide front to back. The failure occurred when the seat was being moved forward to place items behind the seat. Plastic pieces fell out onto the floor. It appeared to be a plastic piece that held the locking pin for the seat. The temperature that day had been between 20 and 30 degrees f. The vehicle had to be driven home. When you applied the brake, the seat moved forward. When you applied the gas, the seat moved all the way back.

Front passenger seat slides back and forth on the track when vehicle stops and goes. Play has increased over time to at least 1 inch. Concerned that in an immergency stop and seat could detach.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, a snapping noise was heard and the driver seat fell hard to the right. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the bracket used to secure the seat to the vehicle needed to be replaced. Updated 12/18/06.