2000 Chevrolet Impala seats complaints

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Seats · 43,802 miles · VA · fire

Consumer stated that seat heater is too hot, causing the heater to burn a hole into the driver's seat, resulting in a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified.*ak *ts

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Seats · OH · fire · 1 injury

Passenger heated seat created an electrical fire (no flames) about 30 minutes into trip. Seat toggle was set at "low". Leather was charred, foam seat padding melted in hottest area of the burn, personal property on the seat was destroyed. The temperature of the heat melted a cd case and pens which were in a bag on the seat. Driver received burns on fingers when they brushed against seat. Gm has been contacted by owner for assistance. The gm representative state they are unaware of any other occurance. Dt

Filed Jan 30, 2001 · Seats · CA

While driving is unable to see aproching vehicle due to rear seat blocking the view of the driver.

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Seats · MD

Driver's seat adjusters release while driving and the seat goes all the way backwards. Temperary loss of control because pedals cannot be reached. Incident has occurred at least 10 times and at all speeds encluding when one is safely coming to a stop. Driver is suddenly thrown backwards when seat cushion tract adjuster fails. When trying to park and driver turns to look out of back window the seat slides all the way back just because of the weight shift of the driver. When in motion and this happens the car veers out of control until driver can regain control again. The temporary out of control situation is due to driver not being able to reach pedals and the shock of sudden seating position being changed unexpectedly.

Filed Jan 21, 2000 · Seats · MI

The electronically heated seats started burnng the driver's back while driving, they overheated. The dealer has been contacted.