1995 Chevrolet Silverado Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 13%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the seats of the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado, 13% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's side seat was unstable. Upon inspection of the driver's side seat consumer noticed that the bracket broke off the main seat frame. The cause of the bracket breaking was not determined. The consumer stated that the seat was poorly constructed.”
NHTSA complaint #10095236, filed 2004-11, 35,000 miles“The drivers side bucket seat broke at one of the mount points under the seat. This is a bucket type seat. The seat got very wobbly after mount broke. I do not feel that this is normal wear andtear . I think this is a manufactuing defect. A mechanic at another garage told me that he had seen several seats break in the same manner.”
NHTSA complaint #703484, filed 1999-02“My research from 3 dealers show that they modify this part to prevent failure, and that the failure rate is 96 times greater than other models. I have dealer part# and units sold from the small local dealers. I feel that research will prove that in larger demographic areas that this part needs to be recalled for poor design.”
NHTSA complaint #701170, filed 1998-12“The power seat frame split it appears to be 16 guage metal with spot welds. When the frame to the seat ripped it allowed the seat to rock in all position. When I contacted the dealer and had the seat repaired at a $407. Dollar cost , he stated he had previously had repaired two seats a week . I contacted Chevrolet customer service and they said the problen existerd with too many miles. I reported the problem 1 year after it occurred with aproximately 30,000 more miles”
NHTSA complaint #706036, filed 1999-04“When driving a frontal impact occurred, seat and belt did not hold. Also, the air bag sensor was cracked, and the air bag did not deploy. Dealer contacted and they will not remedy the problem. Do not have the appropriate information on the product to remedy the problem. Driver was injured, and out of work. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833098, filed 1999-01Seats: 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 1995 Chevrolet Silverado
148 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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