Recliner mechanism on the driver side seat is not working properly. Mechanism does not hold in place, and when the consumer is driving, seat will fall back. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
1994 Saturn SC1 seats problems
32 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front assembly: recliner19
- Front assembly: power adjust2
At what mileage
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Saturn SC1 seats problems in other years
Related recalls
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.
- Risk
- If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.
Recall number 99V045000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Front seat back can recline or collapse
RQ00005
Seat back failures
In its letter dated march 5, 1999, general motors stated that it will recall 136,300 model year 1994 and 1995 saturn vehicle (all models) built between january 1994 and august 1994.during this period, saturn's seat supplier manufactured recliner assemblies which were out of design specification, allowing the front seat backs to recline or collapse inadvertently.to correct the problem, saturn dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat back recliner assemblies.see the federal safety agency's safety recall fill 99v‑045 for details.
EA98017
What 1994 Saturn SC1 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver's seat would intermittently recline by itself while drving. Dealer was notified. *ak the seat gear teeth are worn excessively.
Drivers side seat has a defect, when driver barely leans or presses it, the seats reclined backwards without prior warning.*ak
Track was supposedly fixed when the recall came out in 1999. Same defect occurred again in 2001- I was made to pay for it saturn citing that a 12 month warranty on this recall had expired.
When putting wait on seatback it will unexpectedly recline. Consumer feels this is dangerous if it happens on highway. Consumer is having the same problem as stated in recall on 99 v 045 000. Dealer said this car was not included due to VIN.
When hit from rear in a low impact crash seat tracks and anchor reclineing mechanism failed, causing seat back to collapse. Dealer has been contacted.
1994 saturn sc-2 was struck from behind at approx 40 MPH while saturn was at a complete stop. Both driver and passenger seat recliners failed to secure occupants. Seats reclined to the fully reclined position upon impact. I was told by saturn of clearwater that the reclining mechanisms failed. They refused to repair the car stating my vehicle was not one of those involved in the failed seat recliner recall.
No summary
Recliner mechanism on the driver's seat broke, causing the seat to lay down flat. Seat will not stay in the up position. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Dealer refused to repair the seat. Recall issued for different model with the same problem. *ak
While driving driver's seat moved back unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not included although it has the same problem. Please provide further information.
Questions about the 1994 Saturn SC1 seats
Does the 1994 Saturn SC1 have seats problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Saturn SC1, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Saturn SC1 seats problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Saturn SC1 seats?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V045000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Saturn SC1 have bad seats?
The Saturn SC1 model years with the most seats complaints are 1994 (32 complaints), 1995 (17 complaints) and 1993 (12 complaints).
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