1997 Chevrolet Silverado seats problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was stopped in traffic and was rear ended by a ford f-150 going 20-40 mph estimated. Both my son and I were hurled backwards because the seats collapsed backwards. We both sustained injuries to our necks and backs. I believe that if we were not rear ended or the seats wouldn't have collapsed we…”
filed Dec 2, 2005
“While traveling 35 mph,on the highway left front seat collapsed backward then forward. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the reclining mechanism wore out. *ak this problem has happened twice in a little over one year. The first…”
filed Mar 3, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 Silverado | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 Silverado | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Silverado | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 Silverado | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 Silverado | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.