How-To: Fix GMT800 Jump Seat Center Console Stuck Latch.

[charge74]

Hi there. I did a bunch of search's on site for information about this and didn't find anything.

If its already here somewhere I apologize, but if it isn't, read on.

 

I recently purchased a used 2000 Silverado with the center jump seat, also referred to as the center console, that mostly wouldn't open. Occasionally when you pushed on the latch release it would work but most times not.

 

After searching around on the web I found that its a not uncommon problem with the "safety" lock out that prevents it opening unless its in the horizontal position. This mechanism is a plastic "rod" that rolls up and down an incline to block the release latch movement. Of course over time and with use the rod starts to stick and no longer rolls freely. Which is where I was at...

 

After a brief attempt to work on it in place I removed it and took it inside. There's one bolt on the drivers side and two bolts and a screw on the passenger side.

[charge74]

Then the trick is to get it open, which means getting the rod forward enough for the latch to work. If you look through the small gap below the latch you can just see the rod.

If you have a dental pick try to gently loosen it and tip the console until it moves forward and allows the latch to release.

[charge74]

Once the lid is open, to get to the latch assembly you need to remove the coin holder, this is held in place by four plastic latch/hooks. So the only way is to gently pry around the edge until it pops out. Mine had already been apart once and two of the receiver parts were broken.

[charge74]

So now its all open and hopefully you haven't broken much. ;)

So all that's left is to clean and reassemble. The plastic on my rod seems to be deteriorating with age and if it starts sticking again I'll be looking for some wood doweling to replace it.

[cwendel4]

get a high quality lock lube from a locksmith and spray the mechanism with it. A small amount of the lube goes a looooooong way. Had the same problem with mine and the lube worked wonders. Has not stuck closed since.

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So now its all open and hopefully you haven't broken much. ;)

So all that's left is to clean and reassemble. The plastic on my rod seems to be deteriorating with age and if it starts sticking again I'll be looking for some wood doweling to replace it.

 

Thanks for the write-up and especially the pics. In fact, I joined this forum just for this thread. My time capsule . . . I mean, center console, has been sealed shut for years. I couldn't have fixed it without your pictures. I broke nothing, lubricated with a silicone stick lube and food grade silicone spray ( no petroleum distillates), and it works as good as ever. I didn't even have to remove it from the truck (a 2002 Avalanche with 151k on it). Thanks again - great post!

[AFMerriam]

You are the MAN! The pictures were invaluable.

 

 

My next project is a the driver side power window. Somedays it works, some days it doesn't.

[doogie12]

Thanks for the pictures - very helpful when the spring popped out when taking it apart and then to figure out where to put it back into.

 

I personally didn't bother putting the safety lock (white roller) back in - the odds on me accidentally opening it while up (since I don't use it as a seat) is way way less than the roller getting stuck again and going through this all over again. Sure works nice now though.

 

Thanks man!

[Guest 67HEAVEN]

Thanks to member, "charge". It's sooooo much easier when you can work from photos. Mine is now fixed too.

 

Well done.

[schamberlin1985]

Is ther a place i can buy a new one of these? not the whole middle seat just the top part that opens and unscrews?

[nichoww1]

I also joined this forum for this issue. I could see myself trying to convince a trooper that my proof of insurance was in there, but I couldn't get it open. You and your pictures save the day. Thank you.

[white1500]

Is ther a place i can buy a new one of these? not the whole middle seat just the top part that opens and unscrews?

+1 on finding a good source for the center console, or possibly just the lid? Mine has been broken for years now and I need a replacement.

[GingersDad]

Great descriptions and pictures. Seems like a more simple fix than I was expecting. Thanks for posting.

[1998gmc]

my 98 sierra console is stuck closed, how do i get it open to perform repairs,

and is there a diagram of the assembly available to print down?

[mysilverado04]

I too joined this forum for this topic. Thanks to charge ! The pictures are just what I needed.

Sometimes a picture IS worth a thousand words. I looked all over for a parts breakdown and

did not find. Please keep this thread for others like me. Thanks again !