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14ltz71 Enthusiast

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Is there a bulletin out on this yet? Has anyone gotten a fix that works? My seat seems to be moving more often and the clunck has lessened in noise.

Dealer called last week and said they installed clips as-per a bulletin / case they opened with GM, but have not had a chance to drive it since their still waiting for the heater core to come in.

 

They mentioned that they replaced the service managers seat frame for the same issue.

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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

tanner709
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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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Dealer called last week and said they installed clips as-per a bulletin / case they opened with GM, but have not had a chance to drive it since their still waiting for the heater core to come in.

 

They mentioned that they replaced the service managers seat frame for the same issue.

Thanks, I think I'm going to talk to my dealer about it and see. I know they are waiting for parts on my rear window, might as well get the seat parts on order too.

14ltz71 Enthusiast

14ltz71

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Thanks, I think I'm going to talk to my dealer about it and see. I know they are waiting for parts on my rear window, might as well get the seat parts on order too.

Glad i dont have the sliding window. Any other issues? Any antifreeze / maple syrup smell?

desrt35 Enthusiast

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Had the seat track replaced about 2 weeks ago. So far this seems to have fixed the problem.

 

 

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drpepper0923 Enthusiast

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Had the clips installed on both seats last week. Now it seems as the cluck and slipping is worse than it was before!! Instead of feeling it during braking and turns it can be felt with the slightest bump or turn. Looks like another trip to the dealership. I have also noticed that my leaf springs have started squeaking pretty bad!

14ltz71 Enthusiast

14ltz71

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Had the clips installed on both seats last week. Now it seems as the cluck and slipping is worse than it was before!! Instead of feeling it during braking and turns it can be felt with the slightest bump or turn. Looks like another trip to the dealership. I have also noticed that my leaf springs have started squeaking pretty bad!

I heard GM's fix for the squeaks is to turn the stereo up.

jdrorlando New Member

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I've got the clunky seat problem as well. I have the heated and cooled seats, and noticed it when the seat is at the higher end of its adjustment range. The dealership took the seat apart and added more stuffing to it to prevent the leather from moving, which has helped some, but now the cooling doesn't work very well. Also, it still clunks and thunks around corners, just not as bad. The Service writers are still hoping for a technical bulletin that will give them some guidance as to what to do.

While I have seen lots of interesting problems over the years with new vehicles, this one is surprising.

calgator73 Senior Enthusiast

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I took mine in a couple weeks ago for the same issue and they replaced the seat frame. No problem now.

 

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Glad i dont have the sliding window. Any other issues? Any antifreeze / maple syrup smell?

So far no smell and really no other issues. This is the best truck I have ever owned. If I had not been told that the rear slider was on a recall list I would have never known it. I'm supposed to schedule my first oil change visit this week and the seat issue has been mentioned.

LASTNRV Enthusiast

LASTNRV

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Yes! There is finally a service bulletin on this issue. I had what felt like something shifting inside the driver's side seat cushion when I turned the vehicle. Had my truck at the dealership twice for this issue and one other that they couldn't seem to fix. On the fourth day of them scratching their heads (today), a service bulletin came through and so far, it seems like that issue is resolved. Btw, I have leather bucket seats w/ heat/cool.

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Yes! There is finally a service bulletin on this issue. I had what felt like something shifting inside the driver's side seat cushion when I turned the vehicle. Had my truck at the dealership twice for this issue and one other that they couldn't seem to fix. On the fourth day of them scratching their heads (today), a service bulletin came through and so far, it seems like that issue is resolved. Btw, I have leather bucket seats w/ heat/cool.

 

Does anyone have a copy or link to the service bulletin? Thanks

 

 

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bigblzr94 Enthusiast

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Yes! There is finally a service bulletin on this issue. I had what felt like something shifting inside the driver's side seat cushion when I turned the vehicle. Had my truck at the dealership twice for this issue and one other that they couldn't seem to fix. On the fourth day of them scratching their heads (today), a service bulletin came through and so far, it seems like that issue is resolved. Btw, I have leather bucket seats w/ heat/cool.

 

 

My seat does the same thing. What dealer did you go to for the fix. I would like to take mine to a dealer that has fixed the issue and knows of the bulletin.

LASTNRV Enthusiast

LASTNRV

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On my work order, it states:

 

Reinspected as per PI 1183. Performed left front seat update. Lubed pivot points and added retainers. Completed as per PI.

 

Parts used for this PI:

Qty: 2 Part# 11611745 Desc: Retainer 11.373

Qty:1 Part# 12371287 Desc: Lubricant 8.800

 

So glad I refused to pick up my truck until something was fixed.

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