13 of the
490 complaints about the 1994 GMC Suburban are about the
seats — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
74,350 miles.
I GOT INTO THE SUBURBAN TO GO TO THE STORE THIS MORNING, WHEN I SAT AND REACHED TO PLACE THE BELT INTO THE HOLDER, THE CHAIR ANCHOR SNAPPED AND I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WHENEVER STOPPING OR ACCELERATING. THIS PROBLEM LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT I MAY HAVE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE WHENEVER I NEED TO BRAKE FAST OR UPON MOVING AFTER BEING STOPPED AS THE SEAT ROCKS BACKWARDS. NOW I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AS TO RECALL WITH NO ASSIST. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A HAZARD IN THE SEAT ITSELF. THANK YOU. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS***739541
NHTSA complaint #10006383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oakton, VA
SEATS
TWO DRIVER'S SEATS SEPARATED FROM FRAME. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #8005416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oakton, VA
SEATS
SEAT FRAME BECAME DETACHED FROM FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BECOME DISTRACTED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED PROBLEM WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.
NHTSA complaint #8004711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salt Lake City, UT
SEATS
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT STABLIZER HAS BROKEN, CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK WHEN DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #877501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palmdale, CA
SEATS
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEAT IN PLACE ON THE SEATS LEFT SIDE SNAPPED OFF. THIS MADE THE SEAT BACK SLIP TO THE REAR AN INCH WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZZARD . THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO BECOME STARTLED CAUSING A POSSIBLE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #737254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tomah, WI
SEATS
THE SEAT FRAME BROKE (PART# 12388923,COST$52.00). I ASKED THE PARTS MANAGER IF THEY REPLACED VERY MANY SEAT FRAMES, AND HE SAID THEY HAVE. THAT'S WHY I'M CONTACTING YOU TO SEE IF IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #728872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thief River Falls, MN
SEATS
LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE SEAT TRACK BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #705978 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Liberty, MS
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
FRONT BRACE BAR UNDER THE ELECTRIC SEAT THAT STABILIZES TO THE ROLLER TRACKS IS BROKEN NEAR THE LEFT ROLLER WHICH ALLOWS THE SEAT TO PROPEL BACKWARDS UPON ANY ADDITIONAL ACCELERATION. HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO COUNTER BOUNCING. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NHTSA complaint #827564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charleston, WV
SEATS
DRIVERS SEAT FRAME LEFT FRONT CORNER BROKE TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #503210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Napa, CA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
THE DRIVERS SEAT IS A POWER SEAT AND THE SEAT JUST BREAKS OFF THE BOLTS AND THE SEAT IS NOT STABLE. TT CONSUMER STATES SEATS HAVE BEEN WORKED ON/REPLACED ON 5 OCCASIONS, HOWEVER SEAT STILL FAILS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #975324 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OLD Westbu, NY
SEATS
REAR BENCH SEAT ANCHOR BOLT MISSING.
NHTSA complaint #486941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fortuna, CA
SEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME BROKE/ REPLACED BROKEN PORTION OF SEAT FRAME.
NHTSA complaint #967753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fortuna, CA
SEATS
FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT STUCK.
NHTSA complaint #967753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.