Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
RQ99015GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/14/199912/28/2001FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT FAILURE99V130000
 Gm conducted two recalls, 95v-246 and 99v-130, for 741,486 model year 1992-1994 c/k extended cab light trucks, equipped with front high back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats.the bolts attaching the seat back to the recliner mechanism could loosen, fatigue, or fracture.in a past investigation, gm stated that the 2-door full size utility vehicles shared the same seats as the c/k trucks. this investigation is opened to determine if the utility vehicles based on the c/k trucks should be recalled as well.
EA01019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/28/200109/27/2002FRONT SEAT RECLINER BOLT
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS
1
 Metal bracket that connects seat to the frame broke. dealer has been notified.*ak
02/01/1997108/01/1996
 Creeking noise comeing from seat base, i removed cover and there were numerous cracks in metal seat base by the rear pivots.
11/01/199411/01/1994
 I have told you about the seat. i have told you about the suspension. at 70 miles per hour the speedometer drops about 25 miles per hour then the turn siginal is turned on. the cruise control engaged even that it was shut off. i just watched date line and seenhow you handle these complaints. so i don't expect to hear from you . just file this like everthing else.
01/31/1999111/01/1994
 Passenger side is defective bolt that hold back of seat up is only .323 thousants thick
11/28/1997610/01/1993
 When driving, if stopped at a stop sign, as soon as begins to accelerate the seat bolts will break. this has happened five times. the dealer has replaced the adjusters four times as well as other parts of the seat. (the driver side seat only). the dealer will be repairing for sixth time as soon as the parts are available. *ak *slc
 Seat tracks and anchors have broken, cause unknown. please describe. *ak
01/23/19971
 Driver's bucket seat broke in the area where it connects to frame next to floor while occupant was exiting vehicle, cause of breakage unkown. *ak
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
02/03/1997208/15/1994
 Seat back collasped due to bolt failure.