1994 Chevrolet Silverado Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 11%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado, 11% of the 210 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This problem is in excess of the previous seatback problem. This was a metal fatique of the bottom of the seat where it bolts to the seat track . Thias metal is too thin, making it a hazard to be driving. I was fortunate to be at stand still when the seat gave way. I think that this incident should be througly investigated. Thank you for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #702736, filed 1999-01“About a week after we purchased the truck, we noticed that the passenger side seat would only lock in full forward position are in full rearward position. No in between. As we were on a trip and not using the seat adjustment we forgot about it. The truck was recalled for the drivers side seat back recliner bolts, got it repaired, now some time the passenger seat slides forward by its self, now thats dangerous. I took the truck in today 6/24/99 for the second recall 98065 brake switch. Told the service man the problem with the seat, they checked both sides drivers and passenger. …”
NHTSA complaint #707845, filed 1999-06“Driver seat structure has collapsed on three separate occasions. Bolt inside seat frame sheared off, and had to have this repaired at his cost. There was a reference to an investigation that consumer has found: ea 97-023. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #887294, filed 2001-05“Vehicle has the same problem as technical bulletin 95v246000, concerning seat recliner to seat frame, attaching bolts on these vehicle could fracture, allowing seatbackto suddenly recline, causeing driver to lose control. Dealer notified and will not repair because vehicle does not come under this technical bulletin, and refused to repair unless cost goes to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #826528, filed 1998-08“The vehicle was parked and someone side swiped the drivers side, causing drivers seat to break for the second time. Frame is being repaired. Also, the vehicle caught on fire. Consumer witnessed the accident. Fire department did not come to the fire. Dealer has the vehicle investigated, and cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #829074, filed 1998-10Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 48 | 3% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 13 | 5% |
| 1996 | 15 | 8% |
| 1995 | 34 | 13% |
| 1994 | 23 | 11% |
| 1993 | 25 | 36% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado
128 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Silverado
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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