Front Seat Recliner problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Six problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 1996 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2003

The vehicle's driver side seat back bolt broke without warning. The bolts attached the seat back to the seat frame broke which caused the seat to recline all the way back and not lock into position.

2 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 12/30/1996

Driver's seat back will not latch.

3 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 10/07/1996

Bench seats not designed with seat back latches. .

4 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1996

Front seats make noise when brakes are applied,; also move when stopping.

5 Front Seat Recliner problem

While applying gas or brake pedal or even making a turn, the driver's side seat moves forward. Dealer stated vehicle is operating properly.

6 Front Seat Recliner problem

Received recall notice fom manufacturer for seat recliner hinge pinch point. Can't get dealer to repair because they don't have parts. Vehicle has been taken in twice, and several calls have been made , each time they say to call back. They do not have the parts yet.


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