Front Seat Recliner Problems of Chevrolet Tahoe

Chevrolet Tahoe owners have reported 10 problems related to front seat recliner (under the seats category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the Tahoe.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 09/16/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving approximately 30 mph, the driver side front seat retracted completely to the floor. The contact was able to place the seat back to its normal, upright position; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure because they accidentally wiped out the memory module. The contact placed a 2 x 4 piece of wood behind the seat to prevent it from retracting backwards. She filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 14,300.

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2 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 07/14/2005

The contact states h has a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. One of the 4 mounting bolts on the bottom of the driver's seat sheared off, making the seat unstable under normal usage. The contact was concern that if he was involved in an accident and the seat moved around he could lose control of the vehicle. The gm dealer told him he was on his own. The consumer noticed this a couple of months ago.

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3 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/21/2004

Complaint received via e-mail. My driver's seat broke while I was driving the truck. I 'm not a big person . Also the driver's door sticks while trying to open.

4 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/16/2002

Consumer states that the clamp on the third roll of seats that is used to secure seat has sheared off. Consumer is concerned with children that have to sit there are not secure. Please provide any further information. Mr.

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5 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/05/2002

Consumer states that the clamp on the removable third roll seat has sheared off. Consumer states seat is not secure. Consumer is concerned because children ride in that seat. Please provide any further information.

6 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 05/22/2000

Rear seat latch broke. Dealer stated there were no replacement parts. Parts were found at another dealership and the seat was fixed.

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7 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 07/14/1997

The driver's side seatback bends to the right, causing the seat to be in a cocked position. The dealer has replaced the seat twice prior to this. Also replaced leaking master cylinder/leaking power steering pump.

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8 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 03/01/1996

The front middle seat doesn't lock in place.

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9 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

Passenger's side seat latch broke, causing the seat not to lock into place after it has been lifted up. Dealer has been contacted.

10 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

Drivers seat bracket failed.


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