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tradosaurus · 10-29-2009, 10:07 PM

I know the warranty will cover this but has anyone else experienced the passenger seat not adjustable using the lever on the front of the seat?

I should be able to lift up on the lever and slide the seat backwards and forward but nothing happens.

EdRedCamaro2 · 10-29-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tradosaurus

I know the warranty will cover this but has anyone else experienced the passenger seat not adjustable using the lever on the front of the seat?

I should be able to lift up on the lever and slide the seat backwards and forward but nothing happens.

Yup, I have that, too! I eventually got it to work, but it is still very stubborn. Almost feels like it is not releasing, like I am going to break off the latch handle. I wonder if it is something as simple as lack of lubricant. I haven't taken it in for warranty work yet, and I won't be driving it enough in the winter to worry about it.

OUR72GTO · 10-29-2009, 11:53 PM

Use your OTHER hand at the same time and release the lever in the seat back.

OBSSEST · 10-30-2009, 12:30 AM

I've noticed that the pass seat definitely works better with someone sitting there trying to operate it. It seems to need weight to effectively let it slide back or forth. Trying to move it from the driver's seat takes a little effort. Not enough to concern me though. I'm sure some light lubricant on the tracks would loosen that thing up.

tradosaurus · 10-30-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TanandGreen

I've noticed that the pass seat definitely works better with someone sitting there trying to operate it. It seems to need weight to effectively let it slide back or forth. Trying to move it from the driver's seat takes a little effort. Not enough to concern me though. I'm sure some light lubricant on the tracks would loosen that thing up.

Why would I try to move it from the drivers seat?

It still won't budge so into the dealer it goes.

skuttduck · 10-30-2009, 08:52 PM

Mine is tough to move, but like stated earlier it seems to work better if you sit in it, and then move it that way.

Makes me wonder if those 700 sensors in that seat cause it to do this.

Handy Corpse · 10-30-2009, 08:58 PM

My wife and I experienced this same problem in one of the Camaros we test drove. The dealer actually had to come jimmy with it for about 2 min before it would move.

EdRedCamaro2 · 10-31-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tradosaurus

Why would I try to move it from the drivers seat?

It still won't budge so into the dealer it goes.

I am able to adjust the passenger seat in my '95 from the driver's seat with no problem. If I know I am going to have two passengers, (rarely!) I will lean over and adjust the seat forward before the passengers get in. Right now, that is not possible in my '10 Camaro.

The new one has a lot more room in the back seat compared to my '95, so I would be more likely to need to adjust that seat. I see that you and I are not the only ones who have noticed this problem, Trado!

tradosaurus · 11-01-2009, 11:42 AM

Alright, I got the passenger seat to adjust by having my son sit in the back and while I lifted up on the handle having him slowly apply pressure with his knees.

It started to move and as I continued to move it back and forth it did so freely.

n-shane@hotmail.com · 11-01-2009, 02:10 PM

ya mine had the same thing.. this guy at my tint shop said theres a little lock that was in there. he poped it out and it works perfectly now.. didnt catch where or what it looked like though...

Goldman · 01-01-2010, 05:45 PM

I know this is a old thread, but did someone else found the little lock thing? I am having the same problem adjusting the seat.

10-29-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	Passenger seat will not adjust I know the warranty will cover this but has anyone else experienced the passenger seat not adjustable using the lever on the front of the seat? I should be able to lift up on the lever and slide the seat backwards and forward but nothing happens.

10-29-2009, 11:53 PM	#3
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Use your OTHER hand at the same time and release the lever in the seat back. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

11-01-2009, 02:10 PM	#10
n-shane@hotmail.com Drives: 2010 MAROOOOOO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GLENDORA, CA Posts: 350	ya mine had the same thing.. this guy at my tint shop said theres a little lock that was in there. he poped it out and it works perfectly now.. didnt catch where or what it looked like though... __________________ THIS CAR IS AMAZING!!!!!

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10-30-2009, 12:30 AM	#4
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	I've noticed that the pass seat definitely works better with someone sitting there trying to operate it. It seems to need weight to effectively let it slide back or forth. Trying to move it from the driver's seat takes a little effort. Not enough to concern me though. I'm sure some light lubricant on the tracks would loosen that thing up.

10-30-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	Mine is tough to move, but like stated earlier it seems to work better if you sit in it, and then move it that way. Makes me wonder if those 700 sensors in that seat cause it to do this.

10-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#7
Handy Corpse Drives: 98 Honda Civic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 31	My wife and I experienced this same problem in one of the Camaros we test drove. The dealer actually had to come jimmy with it for about 2 min before it would move.

11-01-2009, 11:42 AM	#9
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	Alright, I got the passenger seat to adjust by having my son sit in the back and while I lifted up on the handle having him slowly apply pressure with his knees. It started to move and as I continued to move it back and forth it did so freely.

01-01-2010, 05:45 PM	#11
Goldman Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 62	I know this is a old thread, but did someone else found the little lock thing? I am having the same problem adjusting the seat.