1996 Chevrolet C1500 seats problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front seat mount, gm power seats. I am a automotive design engineer, my company makes the seat in question, but I do not work for that division. The lower front mount cracked and failed when I was leaning back on my seat while driving down the freeway, I was thrown into the back cab, I almost lost…”
filed Oct 1, 2004
“Interior system anchor track is defective, and seat will not hold. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak consumer states that while traveling at a constant speed, the seat is fine, however once the brakes are applied the seat starts to slide forward automatically without anyone touching the lever…”
filed Apr 11, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other C1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 C1500 | 23 | 11% |
| 1994 C1500 | 27 | 18% |
| 1993 C1500 | 14 | 22% |
| 1992 C1500 | 3 | 7% |
| 1991 C1500 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 C1500 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 C1500 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.