#PIC5579A: Power Seatback Recliner Inoperative - Seatback Stuck Leaning Forward - (Nov 8, 2012)
Subject: Power Seatback Recliner Inoperative - Seatback Stuck Leaning Forward
Models: 2011 - 2013 Chevrolet Camaro This PI was superseded to update model years. Please discard PIC5579.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern Some customers may comment that the power recliner is inoperative and that the seatback is stuck in a raised or tilted forward position. This may be caused by the Recliner Inhibit micro switch being stuck open due to improper use of the seat. It has been determined that if the seat is power reclined forward until it stops, then the latch on the rear of the seatback is used to fold the seatback forward further, then the micro switch lever can become jammed. The Owner's Manual explains not to use the power recline control on the outboard side of the seat to raise the seatback. If the seat was operated in the manner described above, it could bind the Recliner Inhibit micro switch lever, binding the lever against the switch which inhibits power Recliner operation.
Recommendation/Instructions In order to correct this condition, place the seatback upright to lock it in place, then shake the seatback back and forth until the power recliner operates again. If this is unsuccessful in resolving the concern, unzip the seat cover to gain access to the micro switch cam lever on the seat back frame and reposition the lever to deactivate the micro switch.
Advise the customer of proper operation of the seat, as outlined in the Owner Manual, to prevent the condition from recurring.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.