1998 Chevrolet Silverado seats problems

13 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
5
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Silverado seats problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Chevrolet Silverado owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 14, 2013 · Seats · 185,000 miles · MN

Got in leaned back and ended up laying into the back seat area. Now seat-back won't latch in any position.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Body, Seats · OH · fire · 1 injury

The driver's seat overheated while driving. The driver sustained injuries to both legs. The driver went to the hospital the next day. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the left seat needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that the tailgate cables failed twice.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Seats · AR

While driving, the consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The passenger's side front seat collapsed backward. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. The consumer contacted the dealer for a appointment and inspection. *ak the driver's seat would not lock back in the upright position.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Seats · 112,000 miles · VA

The driver seat back failed to lock into place, the seat was in the reclining position. The dealer stated there was a crack in the metal.

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Seats · TN

The drivers side seat metal frame broke, causing seat not to stay in place.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Seats · FL

While driving driver's seat slides backwards; driver, who is 5 feet and 2 inches, is unable to reach brakes or accelerator pedal. Dealer has been notified. Please give any further details.

Filed Dec 14, 2001 · Seats · CA

I pushed the lever on the front drivers side seat to allow passenger entry. The seat came forward as it is designed to do. The seat is now in the forward position and will not lock in the driving position. Your form is showing fire and not seats problems, which is the nature of my complaint, and I do not know how to correct this!!

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Seats · ID

The truck was taken to the gmc dealer in mcminnville or. - a distance of 2 miles. We were on vacation and the only parts available was in portland and albany. Tied with a rope, I went to newport ore where we were staying. Blocked seatback with a laundry basket to come home to boise. Feel this is an equipment safety problem.

Filed Apr 18, 2001 · Seats · AZ

Consumer was trying to lay back of seat backward by using handle, and handle came off into consumer's hand. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Seat belts, Seats · OH

Driver's and passenger's seat belts will lock up while passengers are wearing them and will not unlock. Dealer has replaced belts on both sides a total of 7 times, including recall campaign#0045ss; 3 times on driver's side ,twice on passenger's side, and both campaigns. Also, seat track locks too close to airbag, and will intermittently unlock. Track has been replaced 3 times.

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado seats

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado have seats problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Silverado seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado seats?

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

What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have bad seats?

The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most seats complaints are 1999 (48 complaints), 1995 (34 complaints) and 1993 (25 complaints).