1992 Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet C20 and others recall: seats
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 20, 1999. It covers about 59,381 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 59,381
- reported
- May 20, 1999
- owners notified
- Jun 29, 1999
- related complaints
- 3
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
- Risk
- If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.
Recall number 99V130000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet C10 1992 1992
- Chevrolet C20 1992 1992
- Chevrolet C30 1992 1992
- Chevrolet K10 1992 1992
- Chevrolet K20 1992 1992
- Chevrolet K30 1992 1992
- GMC C15 1992 1992
- GMC C25 1992 1992
- GMC C35 1992 1992
- GMC K15 1992 1992
- GMC K25 1992 1992
- GMC K35 1992 1992
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seats problems.
1992 Chevrolet C101992 Chevrolet C201992 Chevrolet C301992 Chevrolet K101992 Chevrolet K201992 Chevrolet K301992 GMC C151992 GMC C251992 GMC C351992 GMC K151992 GMC K251992 GMC K35
Questions about recall 99V130000
Is there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet C20 and others seats?
Yes. Recall 99V130000, reported on May 20, 1999, covers about 59,381 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V130000?
Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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