2000 Chevrolet Silverado seats problems

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Seats · 12,000 miles · VA

When braking the driver's seat moves slightly as though the mounting bolts or slider bolts were loose. I checked the mounting and slider bolts and they are tight, but the problem occurs every time I use the brake pedal. This will result in a virginia state vehicle safety inspection failure because a seat must be secure or it constitutes a danger. Although the vehicle is a 2000 chevy silverado 1500 series lt extended cab it only has 13,000 miles on it. Therefore, it isn't driven much indicating to me that the condition resulted from defective material used in the manufacturing of the seat or improper manufacturing itself. I believe that if it were from improper manufacturing as opposed to defective materials then the problem would have shown up at a much earlier date regardless of the low mileage. Therefore, based on the tight bolts that I checked and the low mileage eliminating the consideration of normal wear and tear I would have to assume that this development is from the use of inferior quality material in the construction of these seats resulting in potential endangerment. Vin [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Seats · 50,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the front driver seat and passenger seat slides back and forth and would not lock in place. The dealer stated that there was suppose to be a kit available to fix the seat, but that was a year ago. The VIN did not go through at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 50000 and the current mileage was 70000.

Filed May 2, 2006 · Seats · 81,000 miles · LA

Dt*: the contact stated both front seats move forward without warning while driving various speeds. The dealer was alerted, but the vehicle was not seen for inspection. Updated 05/22/06.

Filed Sep 25, 2003 · Seats · WA

While entering vehicle the driver's keys fell between the console and the seat. While trying to retrieve the keys, the seat structure cut the driver's hand. Please provide further information.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Seats · MI

3 door pickup has a manufacturer's defect. On driver's side seat back will not go up, but on passenger's side does go up, where third door is located. It goes up. But if someone like a small child is in back it would be trapped because seat will not go up. Please provide any further information.

Filed Sep 18, 2001 · Brakes, Seats · OH

Brake pedal was pulsating badly, dealer found that all four rotors were warped, four days later while approaching an intersection, consumer attempted to brake and went right through the intersection, consumer could hear air coming through the front wheels when pumping the brakes, consumer could see that brake fluid had sprayed all over the wheel well, dealer found that the rubber brake line had been rubbing against the rim and wore a hole in the brake line, consumer states having only 1/4 of an inch clearing between the brake hose and caliper is a safety defect.

Filed Oct 23, 2000 · Seats · CT

Seat back has 1/2" inch of play with seat belt fastened.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Seats · NC · 1 injury

Seat tracks have sharpe edges. When reaching under the seat consumer's hand was cut. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Seats · CA

Seat back has 1/2 inch of play. Seat belt fastened to top of seat back. Could be a safety issue in a crash if seat back fails.

Filed Apr 19, 2000 · Seats · AL

Track that is bolted to the floor has a razor sharp edge at a 90 degree point. The bolt is very sharp, and cuts the occupant of the seat. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak