NHTSA Recall 95V246000: Seats
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 675,661 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Chevrolet C10.
| NHTSA campaign | 95V246000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | December 21, 1995 |
| Owner notification | March 7, 1996 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Safety risk
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 vehicle accident.
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. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Notes
System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.vehicle description: light duty pickup extended cab trucks equipped with front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats.note: owners who take their vehicle 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 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 95V246000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C10 | 1993, 1994 |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1993, 1994 |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1993, 1994 |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1993, 1994 |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1993, 1994 |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1993, 1994 |
| GMC C15 | 1993, 1994 |
| GMC C25 | 1993, 1994 |
| GMC C35 | 1993, 1994 |
| GMC K15 | 1993, 1994 |
| GMC K25 | 1993, 1994 |
| GMC K35 | 1993, 1994 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.