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GM recalls new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra to fix seats

By Jerry Hirsch
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General Motors Co. is recalling about 19,000 of its 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Series 1500 full-size pickup trucks to fix a problem with the front seat.

Trucks sold with manual front seat reclining seatbacks might fail to meet a federal safety requirement if struck from behind.

GM said does not know of any crashes or injuries resulting from the problem.

GM dealers will inspect the seatbacks and make adjustments if necessary under new vehicle warranty.

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The recall includes an additional 2,700 trucks sold in Canada and Mexico.

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Jerry Hirsch

A third-generation Angeleno, Jerry Hirsch covered the automotive industry for the Los Angeles Times. He wrote frequently about consumer and safety issues in the car business and the relationship between the auto industry and the state and national economies. He has a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He left The Times in 2015.

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