Seat Movement Issues

B33tl3 · May 8, 2014

I am still waiting on parts too. I was told mid next week mine would be in.

Isriam · May 9, 2014

talked to my service guy while my truck was in the shop for recall he said "yea we have fixed a few of these already so we'll get yours fixed up also".

Power-Surge · May 9, 2014

I had my truck into the dealership a few weeks ago for seat movement issues and it seems they added two small clips to fasten the seat cushion to the frame. At first it seemed it may be better (I think it was psychological), but I now have movement in the seat again. I see the clips are still there, but I get seat movement (lateral and forwards/backwards, not up and down) in turns and braking. It definitely feels like the bracket to me as the movement is small but sudden and clunks, not smooth like the cushion is sliding. Every time I get in the seat clicks/clunks a little in a manner that makes it seem as if it is taking up the slack in the bracket bushings or pivot points.

Anyone who has had the actual seat bracket replaced have any better luck fixing the issue?

is it the same bracket without a fix to address the slop in the bracket?

This is ridiculous to have this happen on such an expensive vehicle. I know it is a new model blah blah blah, but things like this fall under the basic fundamentals. Figure out how to make a seat!!! Venting over....Thanks for the help and otherwise I love the truck so far, but get frustrated over such elementary things going wrong.

My dealer said seat movement in my Sierra is typical at this time...within GM spec.

Isriam · May 9, 2014

call another dealer and talk to their service team. just google some random ones in big cities and ask.

grizzlyrafting · May 9, 2014

Ive had mine in 4 times for the seat and have had the clips installed etc with no luck, actually seat moves more now they've taken it apart and put it back together. I've seen some other guys talk about having seat frames and brackets replaced but no one seems to be able to provide actual part numbers for these fixes so I'm at a loss.. Does anyone have any part numbers for these seat frames or seat brackets? or support bars? Thank you very much in advance...

Isriam · May 9, 2014

if/when mine gets fixed i'll post it.

SSLoki · May 12, 2014

My parts are in and I am taking my truck in on Wed. Lets see how this goes.

Also is anyone else having a problem with the seat cushion folding up along the outside of your legs. When I get in and out of the truck the seat cushions just folds and doesn't return to it's normal shape.

Silverado-Hareek · May 12, 2014

My seat has this same shifting/clicking problem. I have an appointment Wednesday to drop it off and have them look at that, fix a rust spot on the frame they missed, and check the balance on my tires. I will report back on what they say.

dlockwood26 · May 16, 2014

My seat has this same shifting/clicking problem. I have an appointment Wednesday to drop it off and have them look at that, fix a rust spot on the frame they missed, and check the balance on my tires. I will report back on what they say.

Do you have an update on the seat issue?

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Silverado-Hareek · May 19, 2014

Do you have an update on the seat issue?

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The dealer said they couldn't recreate the problem or feel what I was describing. They checked all nuts and bolts and said everything is solid and secure. The funny part is I haven't felt the movement or clicking since I picked it up so I dunno.

pm26 · May 19, 2014

The dealer said they couldn't recreate the problem or feel what I was describing. They checked all nuts and bolts and said everything is solid and secure. The funny part is I haven't felt the movement or clicking since I picked it up so I dunno.

Tell the dealer to find a 300+lb guy and have him wiggle around in the seat while driving the truck at a considerable speed into a sharp turn. I am sure this will help recreate the problem.

calgator73 · May 19, 2014

The movement I'm getting after the repair is different. It feels like something heavy is moving or shifting in the seat itself. Maybe the weights for the alert motors or perhaps the fan assy

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Silverado-Hareek · May 21, 2014

Tell the dealer to find a 300+lb guy and have him wiggle around in the seat while driving the truck at a considerable speed into a sharp turn. I am sure this will help recreate the problem.

I'm only 185 lbs and it was doing it for me on every turn. Now it isn't. I think they tightened something up inadvertently. I don't know why they would tell me they found nothing, but the problem is fixed.....for now anyway.

jdg24 · May 21, 2014

Just got back from second trip to dealership for mine. They replaced the track first trip and since then it has been making a loud clicking sound with every movement. The service guy was able to recreate this and they looked at it. After 3 hours at dealership he said they have a TSB about this and they think it's orientating from within the seat but not sure. He said they left my ticket open and will call me whenever they have a fix for it. He said GM took all my info and maybe contacting me also, whatever that means.