14 of the 151 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet 1500 are about the seats — 9% of everything reported for this model year.
14
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
SEATS
THROUGH NORMAL OPERATION MY SEAT ON THE DRIVER SIDE JUST BROKE AT THE FRAMING UNDER NEAT THE SEAT. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE MANUFACTURES AS THE METAL USED IS VERY THIN AND SO IT BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #10204774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
FRAME AROUND BOTTOM OF DRIVER'S POWER SEAT BROKE, RESULTING IN NO STABILITY FOR SEAT. CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT SEAT WILL COLLAPSE IF INVOLVED IN A COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #8018368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #746571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
SEAT BROKE FROM SEAT ANCHOR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #874549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
HERE IS THE E-MAIL I SENT TO CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION "HERE IS MY UNUSUAL STORY". WE OWN A 1995 CHEVROLET PICK UP. I HAVE A SERIOUS COMPLAINT REGARDING THE LACK OF CONCERN YOU COMPANY HAS FOR REPAIRING A TRUE SAFETY PROBLEM. WE TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICING WHEN THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT BEGAN ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. TO OUR SURPRISE THEY "RICHARDSON PONTIAC, BUICK, GMC" 1-858-679-6900, IN POWAY, CA SAID "NWD SEAT FRAME BROKEN AT FRONT LEFT CORNER. SEAT CONDITION UNSAFE". I HAVE CONTACTED YOU DIRECTLY (4 TIMES BEFORE I RECEIVED AN ANSWER) CASE #C01857200. I WAS TOLD SINCE THE TRUCK HAS 106,000 MILES THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO. I TOLD YOUR EMPLOYEE THAT THE TRUCK WAS KEPT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, DRIVEN 90 MILES PER DAY ON THE FREEWAY. IT HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN OFF ROAD NOR ABUSED. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT A COMPANY SUCH AS YOURS WOULD JUST SAY "TOO BAD, OUT OF WARRANTY, YOUR PROBLEM NOW" I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF OTHER CAR COMPANIES HAVING SEATS BREAK OFF! THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND I HOP YOU WILL PASS THIS UP THE CHAIN TO SOMEONE OF AUTHORITY WHO CAN CHECK INTO THIS FOR ME. LIKE THE TIRE PROBLEMS FORD HAD--YOU NEED TO STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCTS". THE FOLLOWING IS THE E-MAIL RESPONSE FROM CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION, WED, 0CT. 25, 2000: "DEAR MS. BOSCHEN, THANKS YOU FOR YOUR RECENT E-MAIL. WE APOLOGIZE FOR YOUR DISSATISFACTION. YOUR COMPUTER FILE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH YOUR MOST RECENT COMMENTS REGARDING YOUR 1995 CHEVY PICKUP. AGAIN, WE REVIEWED YOUR REQUEST AND ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE POSITION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR REQUIRE FURTHER ASSISTANCE, YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 1-800-222-1020. REFERENCE FILE C01857200 WHEN CALLING. SINCERELY, VICKI L. KAZEROONI, CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, GM INTERNET RESPONSE CENTER". NHTSA, I APPRECIATE YOU LOOKING IN TO THIS FOR ME. THANK-YOU.
NHTSA complaint #735095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S AND THE PASSENGER'S SEATS MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD, WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, REAR TAIL LIGHT CONTINUALLY HAS WATER WHICH HAS LEAKED INTO SOCKET, THE WINDOWS SEEP WATER ALSO. *AK.ET.
NHTSA complaint #858562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME CRACKED AND THE BOLT WENTTHROUGH THE SEAT CUSHION WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #854959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, WHEN ACCELERATING SOMETHING POPPED AND SEAT SHIFTED AND WAS LOOSE IN FRAME. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIRWORK DONE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #843902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTANTLY - UNRELIABLE. FAIL IN RAIN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND IT WORKED. HOWEVER, IT CONTINUES TO FAIL IN NECCESSARY SITUATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BOLT HAS BROKEN AND THE SEAT IS INSECURE. 4X4 CAB
NHTSA complaint #703817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
DRIVER'S BUCKET SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO LEAN BACK TOO FAR, DIFFICULT TO HOLD ON TO STEERING WHEEL. (QCAW)
NHTSA complaint #537974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
POWER SEAT FRAME IS BROKEN OFF AT ONE OF THE 2 FRONT MOUNTING POINTS.
NHTSA complaint #526412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
FRONT BENCH SEAT DID NOT LOCK UP DURING SUDDEN STOP, AS DESIGNED PER OWNER'S MANUAL. SEATBACK WILL MOVE BACK/FORTH FREELY UNLESS COMING TO SUDDEN STOP, THEN LOCKS INTO PLACE, NO CRASH, OCCUPANT FELL FORWARD, HIT STEERING WHEEL, DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR A FEE.
NHTSA complaint #816868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
BRACKET UNDER THE DRIVER'S POWER OPERATED SEAT BROKE CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLASPE TO THE REAR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #815895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEAT CHASSIS MOUNTED ON A THIN SHEET OF STEEL UNDER THE SEAT AND BREAK EASILY.
NHTSA complaint #811682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.