TSB - Rocking Seat
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Burning Brakes
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New TSB - Rocking Seat
Chevrolet has issued TSB #02-08-50-002 "Driver Seat Movement During Acceleration and Braking (Replace Adjuster Assembly)". It applies to 1997 - 2001, and 2002 (built prior to VIN breakpoint 25106379) Corvettes with power seats (RPO AG1 or AG2).
The TSB states to replace the seat adjuster assembly with a new part released to correct the condition. The new part numbers are 88953528 (power driver seat without memory) and 88953529 (power driver seat with memory).
Let the parts ordering begin....
[Modified by 1999 White C5 Coupe, 1:03 PM 3/21/2002]
[Modified by 1999 White C5 Coupe, 6:05 PM 3/21/2002]
The TSB states to replace the seat adjuster assembly with a new part released to correct the condition. The new part numbers are 88953528 (power driver seat without memory) and 88953529 (power driver seat with memory).
Let the parts ordering begin....
[Modified by 1999 White C5 Coupe, 1:03 PM 3/21/2002]
[Modified by 1999 White C5 Coupe, 6:05 PM 3/21/2002]
Pro
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From: North Brunswick NJ
Re: TSB - Rocking Seat (1999 White C5 Coupe)
Thanks for the update. This forum is fantastic! I was wondering why my seat doesn't rock. Only the car Rocks! My 2002 coupe has a Later build date vin # than is posted!
Only now, in a couple of months, I'll find out that Vin 25106380 and on has a different seat problem. Mine Creaks and I'm only 180 LB.
Only now, in a couple of months, I'll find out that Vin 25106380 and on has a different seat problem. Mine Creaks and I'm only 180 LB.
Burning Brakes
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Re: New TSB - Rocking Seat (1999 White C5 Coupe)
A TSB vs. Recall - what's the difference? I have a 97 and would love to have this fixed? Will/should the dealer do it, or will I have to pay a cost for this?
Melting Slicks
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Re: TSB - Rocking Seat (Traffic Hater)
Hey, Traffic Hater, I had the exact same problem w/ creaking. Check the 4 bolts that hold the seat rails to the floor. My seat started creaking after I went in to get the rocking fixed and I found that the idiot only tightened the bolts down by hand. I tightened them up and It's as good as new.
On another note, why the heck does chevy make the dealer pull the seat apart and go, "oh, it's the ol' rocking seat problem, guess we better order a seat adjuster". then the put it back together half assed and you have to come in so they can ***** up your shiznit even more the second time! :cuss
Oh, well....
good luck....
[Modified by SAXN8R, 7:29 PM 3/21/2002]
On another note, why the heck does chevy make the dealer pull the seat apart and go, "oh, it's the ol' rocking seat problem, guess we better order a seat adjuster". then the put it back together half assed and you have to come in so they can ***** up your shiznit even more the second time! :cuss
Oh, well....
good luck....
[Modified by SAXN8R, 7:29 PM 3/21/2002]
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Melting Slicks
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From: Green Bay WI
Re: TSB - Rocking Seat (FarmerBob2001)
Is the 'rocking' motion actually like a rocking chair, or does the seat 'slide' forward/backward?
Drifting
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From: Seekonk MA / RI border
Re: New TSB - Rocking Seat (1999 White C5 Coupe)
Thanks for posting.
It's about friggin' time they decided to take care of the effin problem.
Do you have any sort of link to the TSB? Or a TSB #?
Thanks
It's about friggin' time they decided to take care of the effin problem.
Do you have any sort of link to the TSB? Or a TSB #?
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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Re: TSB - Rocking Seat (SAXN8R)
[QUOTE]I found that the idiot only tightened the bolts down by hand./QUOTE]
Good thing it wasn't something really important like the wheel lugs.
GM must take some of the blame because they pay the idiot 20 minutes for a 30 minute job.
Good thing it wasn't something really important like the wheel lugs.
GM must take some of the blame because they pay the idiot 20 minutes for a 30 minute job.
Drifting
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From: Albuquerque NM
Re: TSB - Rocking Seat (CliffB-99)
I have noticed that both my drivers and passenger seat (the part that goes against your back) is not locked into place. It moves forward when pulled or when I brake hard. Is this what everyone is talking about or another issue? Please respond! My factory warranty is up in two days!
Drifting
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From: EP Texas
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Re: TSB - Rocking Seat (flynbludream)
how much us this? They are not talking about the seat back, mine does that also, but the seat bottom moving back and forth on the rail, which mine also does :( How much does this cost to fix? A TSB doesn't mean its free, does it? The seat back doesn't bother me.
Drifting
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From: Cincinnati OH
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Re: TSB - Rocking Seat (flynbludream)
I have noticed that both my drivers and passenger seat (the part that goes against your back) is not locked into place. It moves forward when pulled or when I brake hard. Is this what everyone is talking about or another issue? Please respond! My factory warranty is up in two days!
The "rocking chair" is a shift, under braking /acceleration, of the part occupied by your behind. The "seat-back flop" is "normal".
...and to respond to a question earlier in the thread, a recall is a mandatory repair that should be performed by the dealer the next time the car is in for service. These are usually safety items such as seat belt problems, suspension defects, etc. Recalls are performed, usually at no charge, in or out of warranty.There have been very, very few recalls on C5s.
A TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) is nothing more "official" than a trouble-shooting guide to help the dealer correctly diagnose common problems.
A TSB is not a "feeebie" repair...If your car is out of warranty you will pay for it. Even if it is in warranty the dealer will not usually perform the repairs unless you car exhibits the symptoms detailed in the bulletin.
...and after 3 fixes my damn seat still rocks!
88953529 IS a new part number (last time [Nov. '00] it was 12455533) so I guess we'll have to see if THIS works!
Melting Slicks
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From: Aloha, Oregon
Re: New TSB - Rocking Seat (1999 White C5 Coupe)
Thanks White Coupe!!! i just got off the phone with my service advisor and he couldnt find the TSB. So , i found this post here which should help a ton!!
Drifting
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From: Seekonk MA / RI border
Re: New TSB - Rocking Seat (1999 White C5 Coupe)
Thanks White - I see the TSB # now (originally thought it was the date) :bb
The 1st time I had mine fixed they scratched my car resulting in a trip to the paint booth.:nopity
Hope this is the final fix. :eek:
The 1st time I had mine fixed they scratched my car resulting in a trip to the paint booth.:nopity
Hope this is the final fix. :eek:
Instructor
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From: Houston Texas
Re: New TSB - Rocking Seat (Aln)
Mine is going in the shop tomorrow. Also this might effect later VIN's, my 2002 was built after the break point but still has the problem. Ask ur advisor if urs is a 2002.