1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 seats problems
31 complaints about seats have been filed for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When seats problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 seats complaints that report mileage, the median is about 109,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
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 failure and current mileage was 100,000.
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. Updated 10/21/09. The consumer stated both seats exhibited the problem. Updated 10/20/09
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Brakes 389 complaints
- Body & structure 53 complaints
- Suspension 30 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
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