1996 Chevrolet Silverado seats problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph while applying brake pressure the driver seat recliner failed causing the driver to be pushed up against the steering column. Although the dealership and manufacturer was contacted. Repairs were made by team chevrolet samarium, tennessee. The cost was $…”
filed Mar 6, 2006
“The welds, which attach the bucket seat to the seat tracks, broke. This caused the seat to move back and forth while driving. *ak the welds that attach both front bucket seat to the slide rails are broke. The welds only broke on the front of both seats. When the driver's seat broke it caused the…”
filed Sep 28, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 Silverado | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 Silverado | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Silverado | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 Silverado | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 Silverado | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado
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.