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Vehicle recall 99V130000 · May 20, 1999

Chevrolet C10, GMC C15 and 10 more models

Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.
Notes
Owner notification began June 29, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
99V130000
Reported to NHTSA
May 20, 1999
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
June 29, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected
59,381
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Seats
Recall 99V130000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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