This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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When braking the driver's seat moves slightly as though the mounting bolts or slider bolts were loose. I checked the mounting and slider bolts and they are tight, but the problem occurs every time I use the brake pedal. This will result in a Virginia state vehicle safety inspection failure because a seat must be secure or it constitutes a danger. Although the vehicle is a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 series lt extended cab it only has 13,000 miles on it. Therefore, it isn't driven much indicating to me that the condition resulted from defective material used in the manufacturing of the seat or improper manufacturing itself. I believe that if it were from improper manufacturing as opposed to defective materials then the problem would have shown up at a much earlier date regardless of the low mileage. Therefore, based on the tight bolts that I checked and the low mileage eliminating the consideration of normal wear and tear I would have to assume that this development is from the use of inferior quality material in the construction of these seats resulting in potential endangerment. VIN [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the front driver seat and passenger seat slides back and forth and would not lock in place. The dealer stated that there was suppose to be a kit available to fix the seat, but that was a year ago. The VIN did not go through at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 50000 and the current mileage was 70000.
: the contact stated both front seats move forward without warning while driving various speeds. The dealer was alerted, but the vehicle was not seen for inspection. Updated 05/22/06.
While entering vehicle the driver's keys fell between the console and the seat. While trying to retrieve the keys, the seat structure cut the driver's hand.
Stitching on seat cover was coming apart, dealer replaced covers, consumer states it looks as if the drivers side covers stitching is starting to come apart again.
- Twinsburg, OH, USA
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Stitching on seat cover was coming apart, dealer replaced covers, consumer states it looks as if the drivers side covers stitching is starting to come apart again.
Track that is bolted to the floor has a razor sharp edge at a 90 degree point. The bolt is very sharp, and cuts the occupant of the seat. Consumer has contacted dealer.
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- Newport News, VA, USA