Seats Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 82 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mid/rear seats assembly (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Seats problems of Chevrolet Suburban

The Seats problem

3rd row seat headrest will not stay up. This is a problem with 2021 and some 2022 Suburbans dealer is charging me to replace it. This is a safety issue that should be apart of the original recall # n2022316750   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

The rear seats are "loose" and rattle on bumpy roads. Can't be tightened. Infant car seat is loose using latch system. Dashboard is also cracked in several areas and just keeps getting worse. Wear and tear is accelerating because of these issues.   Read details...

The Front Seat Recliner problem

While driving driver's side seat back declined backwards. When this occurred consumer was unable to see, and vehicle served off the road into a ditch. Consumer was able to maneuver the vehicle in 4-wheel drive out of the ditch, and drive the home.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

While driving the driver side heated seats ingauge by themselves and come on every time we use the vehicle. We have tried turning them back off, but they come right back on and will cycle up and down a few times then stay in the high position.   Read details...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

While commuting to work on interstate 15, northbound on February 1, 2017, with my two sons in the vehicle, I smelled smoke. I pulled over to investigate and realized the front passenger seat was on fire (pictures attached). I noticed the switch for the heated seat was on, so I turned it off.   Read details...




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