1991 Chevrolet Suburban seats problems

12 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 23%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
10

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Suburban seats problems in other years

Related recalls

SeatsReported November 4, 1996 · 32,596 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl vetween them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.
Risk: If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it would allow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

Recall number 96V226000 · Recall details

What 1991 Chevrolet Suburban owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Seats · MN · 1 injury

While approaching a stop sign, driver's seatback collapsed. Dealer notified. Problem fixed by owner--bolts in the seat were replaced. Under recall # 96v226000 gm/ bucket seats.

Filed Aug 27, 1999 · Body, Brakes · NY

Ongoing problem with the following: 1. Cracks developing on both sides of vehicle roof, can be a potential danger in a roll over accident; 2. Brakes cause erratic operation whenever brakes are applied, and causes vehicle to wander aross the road, which could lead to a potential accident; and 3. Seatback would continue to move backwards every time vehicle rolls over any type of bumps. Also could lead to a vehicle being out of control and a potential accident.

Filed Dec 8, 1998 · Seats · CO

Recall # 96v226000 gm/bucket seats; bolts were replaced on driver's and passenger's side seats under recall about one year. The bolts on the passenger side seat have broken again.

Filed Jul 10, 1998 · Seats · TX

Driver's seat back collapsed due to failure of the retaining bolt, causing temporary loss of control.

Filed Jun 19, 1998 · Seats · CA

Welding on the rear removeable seat , over time has become weak and separated from the tubing. The dealer has been notified.

Filed Oct 1, 1997 · Seats · IL

Recall 96v226000 has been taken to dlr 3 times for the same recall. Problem still not fixed.

Filed Feb 26, 1997 · Seats · CA

Seat latch defective, causing seat back to recline.

Filed Jan 29, 1997 · Seats · TX

Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer was told they would order parts, parts are still unavailable. Recall#96v226000.

Filed Jan 14, 1997 · Seats · CT

This consumer has tried two different dealers to get the recall done and both dealers do not have the correct parts. Pleased describe details.

Filed Dec 23, 1996 · Seats · TX

Bucket seat recliner bolts broke causing seat back to collaspe.

Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban seats

Does the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban have seats problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seats of the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet Suburban seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V226000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have bad seats?

The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most seats complaints are 1995 (87 complaints), 1994 (18 complaints) and 1990 (15 complaints).