1999 GMC Sierra seats problems

Filed Jul 7, 2006 · Seats · 113,950 miles · KS

I have a 1999 gmc sierra extended cad truck the drivers seat adjustment made of plastic when it breaks the seat will not lock. The seat belt is attached to the seat so in the event of an accident all that is holding is flimsy plastic. I checked all the salvage yards in my area they said every truck that they have that has wrecked the plastic slide is broken. To me, my wife and my life are worth more than this plastic piece. Gm needs to recall and either fix this piece with metal or different seat tracks. My seat broke just adjusting it.

Filed Apr 14, 2006 · Seats · 98,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while stopping the vehicle, both front seats move forward/backwards a quarter of an inch. The dealership determined the entire seat assembly needs to be replaced. Updated 5/10/2006 - the power seat track on both front seats were loose.

Filed Apr 1, 2006 · Seats · 74,000 miles · NJ

Locking mechanism on front driver seat failed, causing movement of the seat both forward and backwards without warning.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Seats · 62,150 miles · KS

Dt: consumer states when he parked his vehicle he raised the seat. When he got back in the truck the seat kept moving back and forth. The seat will not stop going back and forth. The dealership replaced the track and the parts to the seat. The repairs were made at the owners expense. *nm the seat track was repalced. Updated 12/07/05.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Seats · 88,000 miles · OH

1-seat adjustment 2-seat will not lock in position-slides freely front to back 3-temporarily locked failed piece into usable position-cannot adjust to any other position due to failed plastic block. Researched complaints for 99 gmc sierra truck and found 10 existing identical failures. These are complaints-566049, 758819, 855016, 862903, 877718, 10020665, 10022698, 10066125, 10074822. I am sure there will be additional complaints under "mirror" vehicles such as chevrolet and cadilac and other years. I have identified the piece as a plastic block approximately 1 inch wide by 2.5 inches long with a lever, spring and pin assembly. The "u" portion of this block fails causing the seat to slide freely creating a severe safety issue. This is clearly an unsafe and poor design. I have pieces of broken block for reference and will continue to escalate this as far as necessary for resolution from gm.

Filed Jul 13, 2005 · Seats · 63,000 miles · NH

The drivers seat adjuster fails to hold the seat from sliding back and forth. I have manual bucket seats and have been told by gmc that there is no records of failures. This has been repaired 5 times by replacing the seat adjuster, all under warranty thus far, but I am concerned that this is a safety issue since if it fails while driving, it allows the driver to be moved forward when brakes are applied.

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Seats · 72,300 miles · NV · 1 injury

There is a bar that is at the base of the front drivers seat which comes out at the console. The bar cut straight through the seat. The bar is very sharp, and the consumer was badly cut by the bar . *ak

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Seats · 50,000 miles · VA

Operated release lever on drivers seat to gain enterance to rear seat area. Hen seat back was returned to up right position, seat would not lock in any position. Drove to local garage, very dangerious. Mechanic advise seat track was broken. Ordered new track from gm, cost $164+tax + labor to install. Saved old track for the federal safety agency inspection. *ak seat tracks is a safety item. Now to convince gm.

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Seats · TN

As I was driving down the highway I had to apply my brakes very quickly and a part in the manual adjusted drivers seat broke and the seat slid forward pushing me against the steering wheel. After this incident the seat will not lock in any position (it slides free in the track). I reported this to gm and they equated it with brakes wearing out. I am so very thankful to the lord that nothing was coming because when the seat malfunctioned my ability to steer and continue braking was affected.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Seats · 68,351 miles · AZ

While approaching a stop sign at approximately 20 MPH, the driver side seat adjustment broke free and the seat slid forward. Because of the anchorage of the seat belt being the seat itself, nothing held me back from contact with the steering wheel. Fortunately this happened at a low rate of speed. I am in the process of seeking reimbursement for repair cost in the amount of $513.11 from gm who would not cover the repair because the vehicle is out of warranty.