NHTSA Complaint #10356220 — 1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10356220
Vehicle	1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	September 17, 2010
Date Filed	September 17, 2010
Mileage	63,060 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE SEAT TRACKS OF THE 1997 CORVETTE THAT CAUSE THE SEAT TO LURCH FORWARD ABOUT 1 INCH UNDER FIRM BRAKING. THIS SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE SEAT POSITION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM IS REPORTED TO EXIST IN ALL CORVETTES MANUFACTURED FROM 1997 THROUGH 2004. CHEVROLET AND GM HAVE LONG BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE A REPAIR UNLESS THE CUSTOMER PAYS OVER $500 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAT TRACK. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE RECALLED AND CHEVROLET SHOULD BE ORDERED TO CORRECT THIS SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. *TR

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