1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 seats problems

10 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
6
Front assembly: power adjust
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 seats problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 3, 2021 · Seats · VA

While adjusting my position in the driver seat after entering the truck I felt the back of the seat on the right side give way. It is not bent, the seat frame is broken or has come loose inside. The seat leans to the right putting me in an award and unsafe position. I only drive it when I have no other choice. I am 6'1" 214 lbs. Seat is otherwise in good condition.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Seats · TX · crash

While trying to make a turn was rear ended by another vehicle. Upon impact, both driver's and passenger's seats collapsed backward, and stayed broken.vehicle was totaled due to accident.

Filed Oct 19, 2000 · Airbags, Seats · UN · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was involved in an accident, the air bags experienced no deployment, the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries.

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Brakes, Seats · AZ

Vehicle experiences severe pulling to the right, unable to be rectified after several repair attempts. Mjs

Filed Jun 2, 1999 · Seats · MD

Whenever the front seatback is pulled back into position, it would fail to lock like it should. When the brakes are applied, the back of the seat would come forward. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check problem.

Filed Jun 1, 1999 · Seats · LA

While making a sudden sto the front bench seats move forward, which may cause injuries. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 5, 1999 · Seats · GA

Leisure conversion van. Driver's and passenger's cabin seats are too high and too wide which causes visual diffculty and may result in an accident. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 5, 1999 · Seats · GA

Whenever trying to switch lanes, it is very hard due to the seats which are too high, and block consumer's view when driving.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Seats, Steering · CA

Seat does not lock in place. Yh

Filed Aug 31, 1998 · Seats · MI

Conversion van. The button that moves the seat forward and the button to lay the bed down is not covered. While driving something hit on of the buttons and the seat began to recline while choking the occupants of the seat. The manufacturer will be notified.

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 seats

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have seats problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 seats?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have bad seats?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most seats complaints are 1999 (30 complaints), 2014 (29 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).