Jump to content

Seat Movement Issues

jdvaughn

By jdvaughn
in Troubleshooting & Recalls

 Share

Recommended Posts

scott19677 Senior Enthusiast

scott19677

Posted
Posted

Last time I talked to ERT they were completely backing the dealer. The dealer told me that it was normal based on others that they tested including a high country. On a trip for work now, I plan to go back and look at these others that make it normal.

Otherwise I am thinking of making an older generation seat slide in there, back when they actually cared. Anyone know how much different it is? Maybe I could just weld the existing one in place, at least it wouldn't rock anymore. If I wanted a rocking chair I would get a porch, not a new truck.

A loose seat is a "Safety Issue." Raise enough hell in the right place and you will get things moving. Back around last March or April I emailed Mary Barra at GM and less than eight hours later I got a phone call from someone in her office wanting to remedy the issue. Fixed ever since then and also got a Gift certificate for $500. I went to a different dealer to spend the $ on some OEM steps and ran into an old high school friend that worked in the parts dept. Talk about luck. I got the 4inch oval steps for about what a case of beer cost.

  • Like 1
  • Replies 1.1k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

hotrodz37
hotrodz37

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
GMC-AT

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
tanner709

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

Posted Images

GsBowtie Enthusiast

GsBowtie

Posted
Posted

Just goes to show you how much markup dealers normally charge!

KSTMSTR Enthusiast

KSTMSTR

Posted
Posted

I took my 2014 High Country in to the dealership last Friday, for a rear end clunk noise, and a shifting driver seat. they game me a service bulletin about the rear end noise, saying that it was perfectly normal, and told me the tech could not duplicate any seat movement. Both, of course were complete BS answers.

 

I find it absolutely amazing, that these issues are so prevelent in such a supposed "high-end" GM truck. I'm feeling like I just spent $50+k on the WRONG truck brand!

Hamm20132 Enthusiast

Hamm20132

Posted
Posted

I took My truck in and service Dept had a kit and it was installed in fifteen minutes. My seat problem was fixed and not reoccurred.

KSTMSTR Enthusiast

KSTMSTR

Posted
Posted

I took My truck in and service Dept had a kit and it was installed in fifteen minutes. My seat problem was fixed and not reoccurred.

If you wouldn't mind, could you please take a picture of the work order they issued you for this repair,and post it. I'd LOVE to take a copy of it into my Chevy Dealer's service department and have my seat fixed!!!! Thanks - Rick

Hamm20132 Enthusiast

Hamm20132

Posted
Posted (edited)

The work order list, Refer Pi1183a, movement between seat pan front pivot points&a pivot bar, lubricate front seat pivot points , install seat actuator shim clip and seat cover retainers,, it fixed My truck

Edited by Hamm20132
andyhaug Enthusiast

andyhaug

Posted
Posted

Found the problem causing the seat to rock front to back. Service tech is really tall and had the seat all the way down and back last time I picked up my truck. If the seat is all the way down the 4 link seat suspension links line up with the actuator so the actuator cannot hold the seat properly. Raised the seat up part way and no more rocking. Wonder what they were thinking when they designed this.

KSTMSTR Enthusiast

KSTMSTR

Posted
Posted

So, just having the service tech lower your seat all the way to its lowest position, and you then raising it back up to your desired position has fixed your seat movement issue??? Thanks for posting.

andyhaug Enthusiast

andyhaug

Posted
Posted

It fixed the front to back rocking. They had to install the clip to get the seat bottom to stop moving independently from the back.

lemmuhj Enthusiast

lemmuhj

Posted
Posted

Just got my truck back.This was my second time. Seat seems ROCK SOLID.

 

Invoice says "replaced left front seat bottom frame"

 

Will try to upload a pic of the invoice.

 

I will say that i crucified my service salesrep/and dealer in an online survey. He knew this and kept telling me he needs to make this right blah blah and that he cant afford for me to give negative feedback. Told him it wasnt personal, but having a seat move like this is totally unacceptable.

KSTMSTR Enthusiast

KSTMSTR

Posted
Posted

Thanks for taking the time to report back, and for posting the copy of your invoice. Hopefully this will help me, and anyone else who comes, to get the Very Irritating seat movement issue fixed!!!! Cheers - Rick

pm26 Senior Enthusiast

pm26

Posted
Posted

I took my 2014 High Country in to the dealership last Friday, for a rear end clunk noise, and a shifting driver seat. they game me a service bulletin about the rear end noise, saying that it was perfectly normal, and told me the tech could not duplicate any seat movement. Both, of course were complete BS answers.

 

I find it absolutely amazing, that these issues are so prevelent in such a supposed "high-end" GM truck. I'm feeling like I just spent $50+k on the WRONG truck brand!

I was under impression that High Country edition trucks used completely different and sturdier seat frames. Apparently not.

Sierra Jon Enthusiast

Sierra Jon

Posted
Posted

OK so I've searched back at least 10 pages on this forum and I find pi1376 which I cannot locate online. Is this the correct bulletin?

 

I'm bringing my truck in for drivetrain hum and I would like to hit them with as many bulletins that are applicable to me as possible. This is one of them.

 

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

KSTMSTR Enthusiast

KSTMSTR

Posted
Posted

The two TSB's I've found relating to seat movement are: #11310A, or #PI1183A. Rick

  • Like 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • diyer2
      Injector update

      By diyer2 · Posted

    • Atlas
      The Peckish Synapse

      By Atlas · Posted

      I'm tangentially aware of what Harley used to be, back in my riding days, although I was into Italian sport bikes. Ducati seems to have gone the other way; still very expensive, but they've made a large subset of their bikes a lot more reliable and accessible, and they've diversified their lineup to include other riding sports too. IMO, a good example of where greed and growth might have also been beneficial to the consumer.   Although GM is charging a relative premium for its most popular pickups, I find that there are some excellent value propositions in its lineup as well.   The Colorado still strikes me as the most attractive midsize on the market, and also the most reasonably priced given capability and features. There's a part of me that wishes I would have bought one instead of my Silverado.   The Equinox ...I must be getting old. The ICE equinox is a great design IMO. Probably because it reminds me visually of an actual SUV aka an S Blazer. Underneath it's nothing even remotely close, but it LOOKS good. It's got all the modern features plus some at a very reasonable price. If I had to run out and buy myself a daily commuter to do everything except tow, an Equinox would be on my list.   It does bug me that mid-tier 1500's reach into the 50-60k range, and Tahoes and Burbs are even more expensive. Less than 10 years ago, dealers were sitting on rows of Tahoe LS and LT's for low 40's. You could even still find Tahoes with a front bench, still!
    • Grumpy Bear
      Gas Prices

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Big oil is raking in billions from the Iran war. Can it avoid Trump’s fury?   Remember I said Big Oil is 'Vertically Integrated"?   Even as they no longer own the majority of the "Pump" they still own the "Well". Crude price upward pressure does not translate into that same pressure on production. Pumping cost remain unaffected and the gap is pure profit. Even after subtraction of a minor, comparatively, lower amount from supposed, but not always, realized refining volume. Consumers hate war, Big Oil, not so much.
    • KARNUT
      2027 GMC Sierra: Official Discussion

      By KARNUT · Posted

      We live in a world where the average person expects more. People say wages and our needs are farther apart. My first new home had 3 bedrooms and one bedroom. My first car and truck had what would be considered a stripped or work vehicle. In my neighborhood back then there were more homes like that and cars too. Middle managers and second home buyers worked their way up to the fancy houses and cars. Car loans were 3 years. GM had different models of cars for different income levels. The cars were pretty much the same size if you wanted a big vehicle. The nameplate designated the opulence. Chevy, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile and Cadillac.  To be fair some of the cost is government mandated. We can’t blame them for giving us what people will pay for. Careful advertising steering people towards more profitable SUVs and trucks. As I learned recently a minivan is a cheaper more efficient form of transportation. Certainly easier to live with. Somebody realized the profit margin wasn’t as big and gave it a soccer mom label. So it lost its coolness. They’re making it the masses are buying it. You hit your hand with a hammer you can’t blame the hammer.
    • Aussie2500HD
      Electrical /Immobilizer Data- Battery Voltage (V) Test malfunction

      By Aussie2500HD · Posted

      Hi All, I’m In need of advice regarding a scan result on my 2023 Silverado HD.  The Sensor Supply voltage relay states ON But…. the following 3 tests show Malfunction. Sensor supply voltage relay control circuit HIGH voltage Test status- Malfunction Sensor supply voltage relay control circuit LOW voltage Test status- Malfunction Sensor supply voltage relay control circuit OPEN test status - Malfunction. No DTC codes are stored. No DIC Lights. Remote Key Fob has been giving a few issues, namely Vehicle will not respond to an Open/Lock command from the key fob. New batteries installed to FOB made no difference, plus on one occasion recently the vehicle unlocked using the Fob, the vehicle started normally via the push button, then a random warning came up on the DIC stating the Remote Key was not found, all this while the key was located next to the central cup holders. Does anyone have any input or advice regarding this scenario? TIA 

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...