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So a quick report back and it seems better after a couple of days of driving over every bump and pot hole I could find. Might try and come up with a little more per meant fix. If I could get the bottom seat cushion off I could loosen the clamp and put some electrical tape around the bar where the clamp mounts to to give it something to bite in to. Anyone know how to get the seat bottom off?

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hotrodz37
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So I was able to solve the seat movement issue as a few others with hose clamps. I bought 2 - 1" hose clamps, and 2 - 3/4" rubber clamps and slid the rubber off of those and onto the hose clamps. I bu

GMC-AT
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whatever... I'm sure 2013 Chevy was perfect and had no issue. I'm sure your 1996 Ford is also perfect and never had any issues ... The truth is that every car/truck, every year has it's issues. Th

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Thanks for this.   Just re-quoting for all the new members because I spent about 20 minutes trying to find the fix, with pics.

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Just checking back in, but I haven't had any more seat movement issues after applying my fix previously described. Anyone else try it with the same success? May need to show the dealer and look for a more permanent solution.

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hate to see this thread so far back in the pecking order makes it appear
its a limited issue. Mine is still moving and seems worse every day.
Not sure if bringing back to dealer is worth it untill there is a
permanent fix identified. Plan on reviewing it myself as soon as ths
darn cold snap goes away and I can remove seat entirely. JD any chance
of a picture of one of your clip, clamp installations? Thinking of
finding out bar diameter and milling a two piece clamp out of aluminum.

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Perhaps one of our customer service lurkers would pipe in and say there is or isnt a solution being worked on. My dealership seems reluctant to replace the frame so far and as that seems short term dont blame them.

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Here's your response from GM customer service... Just lip service. I got rid of my truck two days ago. I will never buy another GM product.

 

 

 

 

Okay Jonathan. How about an official response from GM on the seat issue, lack of lights on radio knobs etc.?

Right now all we get is lip service from the dealers. You want to help? Put the info out for all to see instead of only private messages.

GM has had long enough to come up with a fix.

Hello Texrock,h

 

We are currently working with our internal resources, and are awaiting an official response regarding the radio knobs. We do not have any additional information at this time regarding the other concerns. We would be happy to pass along anything we hear to you guys once we receive any information regarding the items mentioned.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jonathan A.

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2016 Sierra Owner

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Here's your response from GM customer service... Just lip service. I got rid of my truck two days ago. I will never buy another GM product.

The divorce went through then huh? Did they lemon it like you wanted or did you get they get the gold mine and you get the shaft? Good luck with whatever you get for a replacement.

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Getting rid of the truck is last on my list. Fixing it myself is probably worse case hate to do that considering it should be GM doing the fixing. Still really like the truck, replies like that from customer service really do GM and me an employee of them a great disservice. The seat issue is a real concern (giving you an unsafe feeling while driving) . Lighted knobs, my nav prompt volume not so much. Lack of response or one such as jonathan and his twin Jenny put out are on the par with condescension and show lack of training, empathy, or just plain un-smartness.

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Typically, cloth or leather seat covers on the bottom automotive seat cushions are stapled to the base after the cover is stretched tight over the padding. This ensures movement free securing of the cover to the cushion. It sounds like GM went to some other method and it is not very effective and causes the cover to slide around, creating a sensation that the whole seat is moving .

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If you would read the thread you would see its where the mechanism attaches to frame that has the movement. There were some early cushion cover movement thoughts as you reference, but they seemed to be in the minority and adding extra clips did not fix the movement as it wasn't the cushion. GM sourced the seats did not build them as most manufacturers do.

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He Guys... I know this isn't the Silverado, but it might give you a better idea of the problem and fix....my dealer gave me this info...since i have the seat issue but he has no fix yet. Could be similar repair coming?

 

http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/?p=2441

 

Thank you for the link. I have been telling my dealer I've had this problem from day one (7200 mi. Currently) and they just blow it off saying they can't find a problem all three times I've been in.

 

 

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That is exactly the issue! I have clamped my two from white clips or sides in pace so they cannot shift laterally. This has eliminated al of the movement issue for 2 months now.

 

I also added washers where they added their "shim" due to finding too much slack there.

 

I guess you could simply lube the seat up so this would slide more than clunk instead of trying to fix it in place.

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yes above ats instructions mirror my concerns exactly, last dealer stop for recall update said seat was fine could not duplicate, printing these instructions out and bringing to them next week, we shall see. Guess I'm just to picky as others have said.

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Nobody call "YOU" picky. I just answered the guys question as to why some people get their seats fixed and some choose not too. I am one who has chosen not too as it does not bother me and yes just last night getting in my truck the seat clicked when I sat down in it. No big deal.

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