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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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When I accellerate from a stop, my seat base feels like its rocking back, especially on the left side under the thigh. When this happens it makes a slight popping sound. The seat base track bolts are tight, but it feels almost like the track would if the nut was loose.

Anybody experience anything similar?

Didn't find anything like this when I searched.

2011 Coupe 1LT 13K miles

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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Same here. 07 1LT with 60,000. Happened during 50,000 to 55,000 miles. Before that seat was fine.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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very common issue. If you are still under warranty let the dealer take care of the problem. i will be taking mine to the dealer after Carlisle.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Had a similar problem with my new 2012 GS Coupe. Dealer replaced under warranty.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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this is common. here is a site with detailed instructions on how to fix (ALMOST SAME FOR C6), if under warranty take it to the dealership and they know how to fix the "rocking seat".
http://www.lieblweb.com/c5seatfix.htmlR

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Back to the dealer she goes.

What exactly did your dealers replace?

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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by gguillie
Back to the dealer she goes.

What exactly did your dealers replace?

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the seat tracks on mine, both sides. They apparently are not stout enough to handle the whiplash these cars can produce.......

Since the warranty replacement to the beefier tracks, no issues yet.
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