04 denali driver seat switch/motor doesnt work

[Gamzzz]

Hey everyone, i've had this problem since I got the vehicle. The drivers seat is stuck very far forward and makes it hard for me to drive comfortably. When I push the seat switches, they make a buzzing noise for a few seconds and then cut out. It does that no matter which switch I push. I am not sure if it is the motor or the switches fault, but it is difficult to look under the seat and pull plugs because of its current position being so far forward.

Also, does this problem possibly have to deal with no seat warmers working? Appreciate any info that is shared.

 

[ivin74]

The seat warmers do not have anything to do with the seat mechanisms not working. You need to remove the seat and check the seat motor gears.

 

[Big Mama]

Yup if the switch on makes s noise it sounds ok but the motor may just be stuck or something is down there binding it up. Does the up/down work? The back rest? If up works try moving it all the way up and look from behind for obstruction

 

[Merc1973]

Grab a used memory seat module from a pick and pull and swap it out. Its underthe drivers seat cushion. Be careful of the yellow airbag wires.

 

[jaroh]

Did you fix your seat? I am reading posts and they all end without a fix!

 

[swathdiver]

Did you fix your seat? I am reading posts and they all end without a fix!

The OP has a motor or two stuck because of busted plastic gears. From my research, the only solution was an entire bottom seat frame with all new motors and gears. Around $500 for new and $350 from online salvage yards. Probably much less at local u-pick-n-pull.

 

[jaroh]

So this is the drivers seat only. I have taken the switches out, checked for power and all the switches show to have power in and out when moving it. The interior lights do not dim when trying to operate the seat. The 25 circuit breaker is fine. And to top it off I can not find a wiring diagram for the seat in the haynes manual. I am struggling to figure out how to take the motors out and check them as I find it hard all of them went bad at once. Any suggestions would be great!! Thanks for the reply.

 

[jaroh]

Well for todays effort went out to remove the seat. I couldn't find the fuse to disable the air bags so I disconnected the battery. After figuring out i don't have the correct sockets to get the seat removed I reconnected the battery and then pushed the seat memory button for my wifes setting and next thing I know I am jammed up next to the steering wheel. Yes she drives like an old woman. So what reset that would only cause the drivers seat not to work?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Well for todays effort went out to remove the seat. I couldn't find the fuse to disable the air bags so I disconnected the battery. After figuring out i don't have the correct sockets to get the seat removed I reconnected the battery and then pushed the seat memory button for my wifes setting and next thing I know I am jammed up next to the steering wheel. Yes she drives like an old woman. So what reset that would only cause the drivers seat not to work?

Sooooo.... is it fixed? I'm confused.

 

[Big Mama]

It moved correctly with the memory button?