1996 Chevrolet K1500 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 225,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Chevrolet K1500, 9% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 225,000 miles.
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.
“I purchased this vehical used on 3-15-99. At the time the salesman and myself noticed the front left seat was loose. We both thought it was just a loose bolt,and no safety concern if the bolt was to be tightened.after I got the vehical home I realized the left front seat frame contained a manufacturing defect, and was not repairable by myself.I looked for recalls on the internet and found similar recalls in that model year.as in NHTSA campaign id # 96e10000. …”
NHTSA complaint #704983, filed 1999-03“The consumer's 2 year old adoptive child's top portion finger was fratured due to the seatback folding down on it. When notified the dealer indicated the parts must have been put in backwards when replaced from the recall (97-v-037-000 manufacturer id# 97000). The replacement pieces are plastic. Nlmcovers for pinch hinge points, right front seat, were not well constructed and failed. Replaced at cost.”
NHTSA complaint #8006493, filed 2002-03“Drivers side 60/40 power seat is unable to lock in place. It will alow the seat back to suddley fall backward with out use of handle. Seat is now unable to stay upright and support any weight.”
NHTSA complaint #740064, filed 2001-01“Fuel pump failed. Also, windshield wipers failed to work properly, especially during inclement weather, affecting visibility/ front bucket seat latch failed, causing seat to fall backward.”
NHTSA complaint #701301, filed 1999-01“The passenger's seat track malfunctioned, causing the seat move forward and backwards unexpectedly which almost caused injuries to the occupant. Dealer cannot determine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823054, filed 1998-05Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet K1500
26 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet K1500
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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