This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Lower seat riser failed on drivers seat, dealer replaced while under warranty but a few hundred miles later seat frame made noises and found frame had cracks in it. Vehicle was then out of warranty and dealer would not replace seat frame. I also know of one other person who has had same problem with their Tahoe.
While researching info. On the web I noticed that NHTSA is investigating batteries. After my Tahoe didn't start I found the oem battery was leaking from + terminal. This occured some time ago and the vehicle had been in for service one month prior so I thought the mechanics had over tightened it. I replaced the battery and + cable myself; so far so good. On to my cheif complaint; approximatly one week ago while driving I felt a snap in my seat. I wrote it off as a spring until I stopped, suddenly my drivers seat had become a rocking chair. Upon returning home I found that the seat was secured to the pedastal via less than 1/8" of metal. It seems GM in its quest to save a buck not so cleverly figured that the stress in normal operation on a power seat is not as much of that in a manual seat. My problem is I payed more for a seat that potentially puts my family and countless other people in life threatining danger. What good is a safety belt on a seat that will not stay connected to your vehicle in a crash. I am fortunate to have found this problem without the latter. I have a problem beleiving that the same people who egineered this mess can get an internal combustion motor to run. Currently I am awaiting my local GM service shop to fit me in so they can spare 1 measly minute to look at my seat; the closest appointment was a week away. In my opinion anything less than their current seats would be unacciptable. I find it hard to believe that I am the first to have seen this problem. Please investigate.
While adjusting himself inside of vehicle driver pushed his back against the seatback, and it collapsed, seat support bracket broke without a prior warning.
- Sarasota, FL, USA
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We have complained several times about the driver's side seat not feeling as if it is "locked" in position and were told that it is normal. It felt as if the seat were "rocking" a bit. Now the seat has broken all the way and can "rock" as if you are in a rocking chair. This took effect on the freeway. Very dangerous!!!.....in connection with the egr valve I am currently in need of having it replaced for the 3rd time. My "service engine soon" light has come on all three times. The vehicle has not run the same since the first egr valve has been replaced. To my understanding, it is not a part that should wear out so frequently. None of the times has the egr valve been covered under warranty.
Consumer noticed extra movement in seat. He took vehicle to mechanic to tighten bolts. He was told by mechanic that the weld was broken, and the seat frame was defective, part # 12387378, consumer purchased a new frame.
Front seat bolt pulled right through the frame which holds the seat into the anchor brace, also keeps seat from moving back and forth. Dealer notified.
Seat tips all the way back when driving, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem, currently no warranty on vehicle.
The bracket that holds the driver's seat is broken which causes the seat to become loose, and for the back of seat to fall backwards. Dealer replaced bracket.
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- Stillwater, MN, USA