Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 102 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (75 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mid/rear seats assembly (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The car seat anchor system is very poorly designed and extremely difficult to use. I just spent an hour trying to ensure the seats for our grandchildren are installed correctly. The upper anchors are poorly placed, difficult to access and do not inspire confidence the seats will be secure in the Read details...
The rear seat in the crew cab version seats 3 across but has one 2 head rests. The 2 head rests that are there, are entirely too short to provide any protection. Since this is a crew cab with seating for 3 in the rear, there should be proper head protection for each passenger. Read details...
Center jump seat is not equipped with the head restraint. There is a risk that in the event of the rear impact occupant�s head will quickly move over the edge of the backrest resulting in an injury. Read details...
The drivers side power seat motor has play in it and allows the seat to move 1-2 inches back and forth as the truck brakes or accelerates. The passenger side seat is also jammed and no longer moves at all. Read details...
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Consumer writes regarding complaint against gm concerning seat overheating causing 3rd degree burns to a paraplegic man. Read details...