1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Seats Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- side seat · 8 records
- causing seat · 6 records
- back forth · 6 records
- seat moved · 5 records
- seat adjuster · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact heard an abnormal knocking noise while starting the vehicle. In addition, the driver and passenger side plastic rollers were fractured and caused the seats to move. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11132698
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the driver's seat slid on the track and caused the contact to bump into the steering wheel and dashboard area with force. An unknown dealer diagnosed that the seat rail needed to be replaced due to the plastic seat holders fracturing under the driver's seat. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin and failure mileage were…
ODI 11132141
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. Upon entering the driver side of the vehicle and sitting down, the seat moved and failed to lock in place. The dealer stated that the part was no longer available to repair the seat. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000.
ODI 10953694
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the front driver seat was leaned forward and when the seat was returned to the original position, the seat failed to secure causing the seat to move while driving. The contact observed metal and plastic fragments under the seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10704183
Recliner · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the latch for the front seat failed to operate causing the seat to move while driving. The dealer diagnosed that the tract needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10648870
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to stop for a traffic light, the locking mechanism for the driver's side seat fractured, causing the seat to slide forward and pin the contact between the seat and the steering wheel. The contact sustained minor bruising to the knees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10561188
Seats
Manual drivers seat adjuster/lock failed allowing driver to be slammed into steering wheel on braking. Seat would not lock in any position and would slam to the rear of the adjustment rails with slightest acceleration. This created a completely unstable platform from which to drive and presents an extremely unsafe situation if/when the vehicle is used. I have gone online to research this situation and found that…
ODI 10553597
Seats
The truck was purchased new in 1999. It now has only 45,000 original miles. At the time of purchase the passenger's seat moved forward slightly when the brake was pressed. The dealership stated there was nothing wrong. The problem has progressively gotten worse and the driver's seat is now doing the exact same thing. Apparently this is an inherent problem with this vehicle with numerous complaints. It is extremely…
ODI 10454589
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that he quickly applied the brakes while driving 55 mph and the front driver's seat disconnected from its seat tracks. The contact suffered minor bruising on his knees as a result. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the plastic parts on the seat adjuster fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
1 injury
ODI 10446045
Seats
I am the original owner and the vehicle has not been in an accident. I own a 1999 chevrolet silverado lt (new body style) model with 6-way power leather bucket seats. Over the last 4-5 years, beginning with the driver's seat, slop in the seat movement has crept in to a point where now both driver and passenger seats exhibit an approximate 1 inch movement when either stopping or taking off. If this seat is moved…
ODI 10442539
Seats
While approaching a stop sign, me driver seat slid forward as i slowed. The locking device, a small plastic device, had broken under the seat. This allowed the seat to slide forward and backward. I had to wedge a piece of wood plank between the seat and the firewall in order to get my vehicle home. *tr
ODI 10439426
Seats
The drivers side power seat motor has play in it and allows the seat to move 1-2 inches back and forth as the truck brakes or accelerates. The passenger side seat is also jammed and no longer moves at all. *tr
ODI 10435359
Seats
The seat latch on my 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500 broke allowing the seat to move freely. My 16 year old son was driving at the time and nearly had an accident because of it. The exact same condition occurred when the truck was nearly new (i am the original owner). The dealer fixed the seat adjuster the first time. This is a very dangerous defect. The replacement parts must be more robust. After reading all of the…
ODI 10411595
Seats
1999 chevrolet silverado 1500 pickup truck drivers side power seat has about 1" back and forth movement while driving. Tracks look tight. Problem looks internal to the drive motor or gear. Not safe while braking or accelerating. *tr
ODI 10399125
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats
1999 chevy silverado. On 1/21/11 i pulled the manual release lever to release the driver's side seat and load material into the extended cab of my pickup. A plastic piece with metal components inside the track (quoted from dealer as a seat adjuster) fell out of the right side track. My driver's side seat would not and continues not to lock into place, causing me to have to drive with one foot on the floorboard, and…
ODI 10378235
Seats
Was not driving vehicle at time, simply getting something out of back seat, next morning, seat would not lock into place due to white plastic part in seat track of 1999 chevrolet silverado which prevents sliding back and forth has broken. I have already replaced this seat track once before, since the plastic part itself is not available for purchase. The first time it broke, i was braking and nearly had an accident.…
ODI 10366596
Seats
Sunday, october 11, 2009 i pulled the manual release lever to release the driver's side seat and load material into the extended cab of my pickup. A plastic piece with metal components inside the track (quoted from dealer as a seat adjuster) fell out of the right side track. My driver's side seat would not and continues not to lock into place, causing me to have to drive with one foot on the floorboard, and use the…
ODI 10287311
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the driver side front seat was unstable and the seat moves back and forth while driving. An authorized technician stated that he would have to pay $430.00 per seat to replace the seat unit. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided.. The failure mileage was 47,000. The current mileage was 50,430.…
ODI 10285488
Seats
The latch mechanism for the drivers side seat adjustment failed, allowing the seat to slide front to back. The failure occurred when the seat was being moved forward to place items behind the seat. Plastic pieces fell out onto the floor. It appeared to be a plastic piece that held the locking pin for the seat. The temperature that day had been between 20 and 30 degrees f. The vehicle had to be driven home. When you…
ODI 10219972
Seats
Front passenger seat slides back and forth on the track when vehicle stops and goes. Play has increased over time to at least 1 inch. Concerned that in an immergency stop and seat could detach. *nm
ODI 10175812
Seats
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, a snapping noise was heard and the driver seat fell hard to the right. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the bracket used to secure the seat to the vehicle needed to be replaced. Updated 12/18/06. *jb
ODI 10174690
Exterior Lighting · Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Retractor · Seats · Switch · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at an intersection, the steering locked up, and the steering wheel could not be turned to the left. This was accompanied by the the sound of hydraulic resistance. The vehicle was not taken in for service. Second, a piece of plastic fell off the interior of the vehicle. Causing the driver seat to slide freely on the adjuster track when the contact sat in the seat. The vehicle was…
1 injury
ODI 10166856
Seats
I have 99 chevrolet silverado 1500 ls 2wd with 6-way power seats. Both the passenger and driver seats move front and back during braking or acceleration. The movement is as much as 1 inch. The movement has increasingly become more since i first noticed the problem in 2006. I am very concerned that this problem poses a safety risk in a panic stop or collision situation. The seat(s) may break loose and slide full…
ODI 10330164
Control Unit/Module · Seats
Antilock brakes wants to engage at low speeds and the front drivers seat released when stopping causing thrust forward. *nm
ODI 10147778
Seats
Consumer stated had recall 96e010000 remedied for vehicle in 07/00. Dealer did performed stated corrective action, but only installed temporary holding bolts for seat frame. These bolts broke while consumer was driving, causing driver's seat to recline back w/o warning. Manfacturer advised consumer will not perform recall remedy again. Ts
ODI 8021946