Front Seat Recliner problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Three problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 1997 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2004

While driving the frame that holds the driver's side seat came loose and broke on the left side. This occurred when consumer was reclining in seat. This occurred because of the brittle frame was being used.

2 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2002

While driving the passenger did not lock. Ts the right front seat frame was broken where the seat latch and spring mounts to the frame. Also the seat track is broken. Scc.

3 Front Seat Recliner problem

Passenger seat will not stay out of reclining position, seat will flop back in forth due to defective reclining mechanism.


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