1998 Chevrolet Silverado Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of the 279 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“I pushed the lever on the front drivers side seat to allow passenger entry. The seat came forward as it is designed to do. The seat is now in the forward position and will not lock in the driving position. Your form is showing fire and not seats problems, which is the nature of my complaint, and I do not know how to correct this!!”
NHTSA complaint #755631, filed 2001-12“The truck was taken to the gmc dealer in mcminnville or. - a distance of 2 miles. We were on vacation and the only parts available was in portland and albany. Tied with a rope, I went to newport ore where we were staying. Blocked seatback with a laundry basket to come home to boise. Feel this is an equipment safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #749440, filed 2001-07“While driving, the consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The passenger's side front seat collapsed backward. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. The consumer contacted the dealer for a appointment and inspection. The driver's seat would not lock back in the upright position.”
NHTSA complaint #10095100, filed 2004-11“The driver's seat overheated while driving. The driver sustained injuries to both legs. The driver went to the hospital the next day. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the left seat needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the tailgate cables failed twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10111130, filed 2005-02“Driver's and passenger's seat belts will lock up while passengers are wearing them and will not unlock. Dealer has replaced belts on both sides a total of 7 times, including recall campaign#0045ss; 3 times on driver's side ,twice on passenger's side, and both campaigns. Also, seat track locks too close to airbag, and will intermittently unlock. Track has been replaced 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #878434, filed 2001-01Seats: 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 1998 Chevrolet Silverado
89 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTires
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology