1996 Chevrolet C2500 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Chevrolet C2500, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was going 35 MPH down a 3 lane street he shifted his weight, and as a result seat broke away from floorboard. Seatback touched the back seat. Dealer is speaking with consumer, trying to fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #887346, filed 2001-05“While stopping at a stop light truck was hit in the rear, causing front seat fall completly down on the driver's side. The driver and passenger were injured. Manufacturer contacted: no results .”
NHTSA complaint #813029, filed 1997-06“Owner states that her child was getting into vehicle when his fingers got caught in the hinge where seat bends. Owner also notes of the recall she had on her vehicle for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #812322, filed 1997-05Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C2500
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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