Seatback collapsed as consumer was driving 20-25mph. There was a ratchet noise, and seat reclined, making it very hard to drive. The dealer was contacted.provide more information please.
1997 Chevrolet Blazer seats problems
10 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front assembly: head restraint3
- Front assembly: recliner2
- Front assembly: power adjust1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Blazer seats problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Chevrolet Blazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver side rearview mirror fell off when the door was being shut.
While driving home from work travelling 55mph, driver's seatback snapped in a lying position. Contacted the dealer , and was told that it was a common occurrence. *ak
The head restraints in this vehicle are not adjustable, and when rear ended the consumer suffered neck injuries due to the lack of support by the non-adjustable head restraint. Dealer has not been contacted.
Power seat failure.
Bar within driver's and passeger's side seats numbs drivers legs, possible manufacturing defect. Owner is very concerned for safety.
Driver seat not mount securely, alignment and steering malfunction, windshield set incorrectly, and brakes make clicking noise when applied.
Head restraints are not adjustable.
Owner states while driving vehicle the front driver's seat moves forward during a stop and also causes the seat belt to become tight. Dealers told owner that this is normal operation.
Head rest comes right to the bottom of the drivers skull, not adjustable, in case of a rear end accident the headrest is located for a person of my size to recieve a broken neck.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer seats
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer have seats problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Blazer seats problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer seats?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Blazer have bad seats?
The Chevrolet Blazer model years with the most seats complaints are 1998 (84 complaints), 2000 (49 complaints) and 1999 (41 complaints).
Other 1997 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Brakes 156Visibility 128Transmission 110Suspension 105Engine 93Electrical 90Fuel system 84Acceleration 47Airbags 38Seat belts 26Steering 24Body 19Lights 17Locks 7Tires 7Wheels 5
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