Loose "shift" feeling in LF seat when turning

[DLB]

Took mine in for the loose seat a month or so ago. The tech replaced the entire seat frame and it has been fine ever since. I asked him if he repaired it according to the bulletin and he said, "what bulletin?".

 

[Steve1081]

Got this fixed at the dealer they knew all about it. I also had a weird steering wheel click they fixed too.

 

[amscomps]

Steve1081 what was the steering wheel click and what was the fix?

 

[STAY IN IT]

I would like to know what the explanation/technical reason for those white clips being attached to that bar and even having the ability to slide side to side in the first place is.

PS - GLAD to have that gone. That was really annoying.

I should have listened to you when I first saw this thread months ago. I initially took mine in and the dealer replaced the seat base and/or track. That took care of the problem for a while and when it recurred, they did the clip and lubricant fix. That did absolutely nothing to help the problem and the service advisor commented when I picked it up that this has taken care of the problem on every one he had seen.

Time for me to purchase some heater hose and go in the "TSB HOSSE" direction! Seems ridiculous they don't have a fix for this through the dealer. (I don't have the patience to mess around with this any longer)

 

[Steve1081]

My steering wheel started clicking during low speed turns (parking... Etc.). The click sounded very much like the turn signal clicking off in an older car. Although the issue I had was not related to the turn signal.

The fix was to replace the steering column (per my service rep, I didn't really look that closely at the paperwork).

He said he has seen the issue before and the part is somewhat difficult to get.

Also, My seat is still fine after a few months. So maybe they have fixed the replacement parts.

 

[jem556]

I finally took my 'clunky & loose feeling' driver's seat issue to a dealer last week. I live in a rural area and the dealer's body shop manager said he had not heard about this problem before. He got on the GM computer and after looking for a few minutes found a recent GM service bulletin addressing this issue. According to the bulletin, a few parts are required (shims, etc.) that had to be ordered but did not require replacing the frame. I will report back when the parts come in and the repair is attempted...

 

[Albo]

Mine does it at almost every turn! It feels like the wake-up vibrator is loose and moves freely "banging" side to side via inirtial energy... Bugs me.

 

[Jcthoman]

Yep my seat does this on a daily basis!


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[Tylus]

seriously, do the hose/clamp fix

been months since I did it. hasn't done it since

 

[Jcthoman]

I find it amusing gm customer service thanks for the heads up on the issue in July 2014 and promised to report back on a fix. I didnt see gm show up again in this thread.


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[finman]

seriously, do the hose/clamp fix

been months since I did it. hasn't done it since

can you tell me what the hose clamp fix is?

thanks,
Fin

 

[Tylus]

post #18, has pictures

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...lf-seat-when-turning.62923/page-2#post-795270

 

[WYO-HD]

I find it amusing gm customer service thanks for the heads up on the issue in July 2014 and promised to report back on a fix. I didnt see gm show up again in this thread.

It you haven't figured it by now, I'll fill you in...The customer service reps have no idea how to resolve any of these issues nor do they care. In every CS thread, on multiple forums I've been on over the last 20 years, they have never offered a solution or fix. They only state they will contact the manufacturer reps, dealer, etc. I believe they troll the forums as an extension of GM, Ford, Chevy, etc. to gain feedback on what is happening in the real world. And to some degree, use it as a PR platform to show they care - at least for appearance purposes. I'm sure some of the stuff we all post does make its way back to the engineering team. Eventually - many of these issues are solved. Thanks to you all.

Anyway, I also have the seat shift and will be installing the hose fix this weekend.

Cheers,

 

[jem556]

FWIW, my dealer found a tech bulletin on the problem and fixed my shifting, clunky driver's seat a few months ago. The bulletin specified a parts kit of shims and some such parts to be installed. The problem now is since the repair work, the seat squeaks like a cheap plastic sofa with every bump and weight shift while driving. Of course the repair did nothing to change the fact that these 2015+ seats are pathetically uncomfortable... I feel like I'm sitting on one of those fold up, 1" hard foam Stadium seats you take to a ballgame for the bleachers and the slightest bump will cause me to fall out either side. My previous 2003 LT's leather seats were much more comfortable, even after 175k miles...

 

[BobDobalina]

I had it on my 15 Tahoe. Dealer knew right away what the fix was. Been about a year and no issues at all since.

 

[WYO-HD]

1 year later and the hose clamp/hose fix is working like a charm.

Thanks again...performed the hose/clamp fix today and it worked perfect. Seat is solid and doesn't move or creek around anymore.

Cheers,

 

[Tylus]

mine is still going strong as well with the $2 fix.

It took 18 months for Chevy to fix the left blinker LED flicker...I don't trust them.

 

[thebishman]

FWIW, my dealer found a tech bulletin on the problem and fixed my shifting, clunky driver's seat a few months ago. The bulletin specified a parts kit of shims and some such parts to be installed. The problem now is since the repair work, the seat squeaks like a cheap plastic sofa with every bump and weight shift while driving. Of course the repair did nothing to change the fact that these 2015+ seats are pathetically uncomfortable... I feel like I'm sitting on one of those fold up, 1" hard foam Stadium seats you take to a ballgame for the bleachers and the slightest bump will cause me to fall out either side. My previous 2003 LT's leather seats were much more comfortable, even after 175k miles...

Does your truck have the vibration sensors in the seat? They can be very uncomfortable after sitting on them for a while to certain people.
Bish

 

[stormin]

Hey everybody
I see there are a couple of threads where I can post this reply and my experience with the same or similar problem.
I purchased a 2016 Tahoe ltz a few months ago and from the very first day... anytime anybody sat in the passengers seat.. it sounded and felt like it wasn't bolted down all the way.
I finally called the dealer yesterday and mentioned the problem... he sounded well aware of it.. and immediately said. yes.. there is a shim kit... that is in stock for this very issue.
I brought the truck in this morning.. they installed the said "shim kit".. and washed the truck and I was out of there in an hour.
so far... all is good and of course.. will post more should there be any issues.

Just wanted to share my experience and hope it helps others.
This forum is a fantastic wealth of information and has helped me sooo much with past issues with my 2005 Tahoe z71 that was just sold after 271,000 enjoyable kms that I put on it.

take care all

NB

 

[ari35]

Not sure if anyone has answered this but I personally had this for the first 20k on 2015 Tahoe. Just brought in to dealer and is known issue and now a fix with a shim kit. Been a couple weeks no more shifting. It was driving me crazy!