NHTSA Complaint #781338 — 1995 CHEVROLET K1500

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	781338
Vehicle	1995 CHEVROLET K1500
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	October 1, 1998
Date Filed	October 18, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WV

Consumer Description

DRIVERS BUCKET SEAT FRAME BROKE WHILE SLOWING TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SEAT DROPPED FORWARD CAUSING MORE PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED TO BRAKES AND VEHICLE CAME TO SUDDEN STOP; TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM WITH POWER SEAT ADJUSTER THAT HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AND POPPING UNDER ACCELERATION AND DURING BRAKING CONDITIONS, AND GOING AROUND SHARP TURNS.

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