3rd row won't come out

[Tim Quigley]

Has anyone had any issues with the 3rd row not coming out? I can put them down and up but they won't remove.

 

[kjd2121]

Yank the bar at lower rear towards the back of the vehicle

 

[PG01]

****** yank it hard while they are almost all the way down

 

[kbuskill]

Has anyone had any issues with the 3rd row not coming out? I can put them down and up but they won't remove.

Someone probaby inadvertently put them in on the wrong sides... my wife did this once and I didn't think I would ever get them out. Like the others said yank hard.

 

[smccollamjr]

When we first got our burb I couldn't get the 3rd row out because I thought I had to lock them in the up position. You fold the back down, flip the #2 lever but only let the back raise a couple inches, then give a hard tug on handle #3.

 

[Floep]

Had that problem. Seems the locking linkage inside the bottom of the seats rusts and will not allow it to do its thing. Hence the HARD yank, and then some linkage bends a bit. Once you do get them out, use penetrating oil liberally.

 

[PG01]

Had that problem. Seems the locking linkage inside the bottom of the seats rusts and will not allow it to do its thing. Hence the HARD yank, and then some linkage bends a bit. Once you do get them out, use penetrating oil liberally.

Mine aren't rusty, just pia to pull them out which is why my wife doesn't and/or cant so i do if needed but i rarely if ever take them out.

 

[Floep]

The rust is inside the bottom upholstery and not visible unless you take out some stitching. When they were new and the correct procedure was followed they were a cinch to get in and out, if heavy . The whole design is pathetic. I am on my second one first was Tahoe now Yukon several years apart and still I agree a PIA

 

[jeffbco]

And they are heavy!!

 

[2011SSVHOE]

Makes me glad that I don't have 3rd row seats

 

[Tim Quigley]

I feel like I've tried everything, no luck. I have an aftermarket warranty probably going to take to Chevy

 

[BeenChevy]

If the dealership doesn't take care of you, I have some techniques to get them out. lmk

 

[2011SSVHOE]

Probably not covered by the warranty

 

[PG01]

Dude, tumble seats foward then slam them down.... now, flip back of seat down so its folded in half, release it as if you are going to tumble foward but only go up 1-2 inches... push on big handle in middle of seat then yank the ****** as hard as you can....

 

[Floep]

Like I mentioned before the mechanism inside the upholstery is seized up. Probably caused by wet carpet.

 

[PG01]

Like I mentioned before the mechanism inside the upholstery is seized up. Probably caused by wet carpet.

Why is the back of your truck wet?
I get it dude your truck is wet inside.... his may just be stiff like mine...mine is not wet but a pia to get out and there is no rust...

 

[2011SSVHOE]

Break out the sawzall, problem solved.

 

[BeenChevy]

Any luck? (step 1) spray water on the visible portion of the mechanism to reactivate the rust. (step 2) with your thumb on the end of the release handle and index finger on the inside break of the handle - use a twisting force while pulling and pushing the handle wiggling back and forth. you're don't need strength here instead - finesse. Think of it like a stubborn key in a frozen lock. wiggle it back and forth while maintaining twist. reapply water and repeat until it releases.

 

[BeenChevy]

Finally once 3 releases pull seat down but do not lock, push back to upright position until you hear a click *if you do not hear the click, repeat step 1*

One click #3 release is re-engaged pull release bar up/toward WITHOUT pressure on the support bar - same thing wiggle while putting gentle pressure on the top seat handle, pushing the seat handle gently toward the front of the truck while jostling the release handle until it releases. If it doesn't release, spray more water on each side of the springs and latch mechanisms and try again. DO NOT BEND or force anything as it's all about finesse with these. I have 4 from 2 different vehicles that have been exposed to road salt and this technique works, trust me.

 

[Floep]

Galante read the post from BEEN ChEVY, It is wet because in winter snow and salt on boots melts on the carpets and starts rust Seizes as BeenChevy puts it.