1996 GMC Sierra seats problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1996 GMC Sierra — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle's driver side seat back bolt broke without warning. *nm the bolts attached the seat back to the seat frame broke which caused the seat to recline all the way back and not lock into position. *sc *jb”
filed Dec 30, 2003
“While backing the vehicle the seat cushion frame fractured at the left forward attach point. This caused the seat to rock and possibly could cause remaining three fasteners to become overloaded and fail. Failure of the primary structural seat attachment could cause serious injury during an…”
filed May 6, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 Sierra | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Sierra | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Sierra | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 Sierra | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 Sierra | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 Sierra | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 GMC Sierra
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.