1999 Chevrolet Silverado seats problems

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Brakes, Seats · 58,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 35 MPH hauling a trailer, the front and rear brake hydraulic lines failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by using the brakes on the trailer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact, an experienced mechanic, diagnosed and replaced the brake lines. On a separate occasion while driving 50 MPH, a plastic component of the driver's seat fractured and caused the seat to slide back and forth into the steering wheel. The failure was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 16, 2009 · Seats · 62,000 miles · NM

The seat locking device broke while braking allowing the seat to rush forward. My knees hit the bottom of the dash. If I were in a high traffic area, a wreck may have occured.

Filed Nov 24, 2006 · Seats · 55,655 miles · CA

While attempting to adjust the driver's seat in my 1999 chevrolet silverado pickup truck, I found the seat would not lock in place. Moving the seat back and forth in an effort to lock it, something appeared to break causing the seat to move quickly forward, pinning me against the steering wheel. I later found a small plastic fragment on the floor and assumed it was part of the track locking system. The seat now was completely free in its movement forward and backward, extending to the limit in each direction. I took the broken piece to a local dealer who explained that it was, indeed, part of the "seat adjustment" mechanism, and, when broken, the seat would move without restriction forward or backward. When I questioned why such a critical piece of equipment was not made of metal (instead of plastic), I was told that "yes, it should have been." had this failure occurred while driving, it could have caused serious, if not fatal, consequences. Once the part breaks, any application of the brakes will immediately slam the driver forward into the steering wheel with considerable force. The opposite effect is also felt when accelerating. I was very fortunate that the part broke before I had left the curb. This is a very dangerous design and system. These parts should be manufactured from hardened steel instead of plastic material (even nylon.) at best the surprised driver is immediately and totally distracted; at worst, he is totally incapable of maintaining control of his vehicle, being slammed forward and backward as he applies braking or acceleration. The cost of repair of this condition is approximately $400. And should not be borne by the consumer. General motors should address the type of material used in the manufacture of these parts for future vehicles, and recall and replace them on older models. Note: my vehicle has less than 56k miles.

Filed Mar 6, 2006 · Seats · 63,500 miles · TX

Inferior white plastic part in driver's seat track of 1999 chevy silverado 1500 failed, causing driver's seat to slam into steering wheel after quick stop at low speed. Gm svc. Says there are no other reported failures, I find this hard to believe.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Seats · 50,000 miles · FL

Driver & passenger power seats slope forward and back at start & stop 3/8 to 1/2 inch. This causes erratic operation of accelerator & brake. Also seat belts are anchored within seat base. I feel this would give me a flying start in event of a crash. Vehicle has only 68000 miles. Feels unsafe.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · CT · crash · fire · 2 injuries

Emergency brake failed three times. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. *nm while driving consumer tried to down shift and the vehicle would not go into gear. The brakes locked up and the anti-lock braking system did not work. The emergency brakes also failed to work causing the driver to hit a tree. The driver or passenger side air bag did deployed. The driver's seat ejected off of the floor with the driver strapped into the seat. The vehicle had caught on fire upon the side impact. Consumer has had trouble shifting threes times previously and the transmission along with the clutch had been replaced once before. *tt

Filed May 17, 2005 · Seats · 123,973 miles · FL

Dirivers side seat failed to stay locked in position and slid forward when brake was applied. This cause me to be thrown foreward with all my weight on the brake petal. If not for the seat belt and no one following close behind it could have been very serious.

Filed Feb 1, 2005 · Seats · OH

While coming to a stop seat went forward due to broken plastic on seat latch.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Seats · 29,817 miles · MI

The driver's seat was too loose and moved back and forth while driving, causing a distraction to the consumer. *ak ( the seat would not lock into place) the left front seat manual adjuster plastic clip had broken inside and was replaced. *sc

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Seats · 51,000 miles · WI

Driver's seat is no longer working properly. When the gas pedal is depressed seat slides backwards. When the brakes are depressed, the seat would slide forward. Consumer has made an appointment with the dealer to examine the problem. This problem has happened numerous times in the past six months. *ak