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Mysteek · 07-21-2011, 11:33 AM

Phew!! I thought it was only mine that did that, sounds like it's a problem on most. I'll remember to try pushing back on the seat and pulling straight out. Thanks everyone, and OP for putting this out there!!

cmore · 07-21-2011, 11:35 AM

If u operate it several times, it will loosen up on its own w/o lube or pushing on the seat back.

v6sonoma · 07-21-2011, 11:36 AM

My drivers side does the same thing.

yerHot4TeacherSS · 07-21-2011, 11:36 AM

I have this happen to me with the passenger seat all the time. Sometimes pulling straight back works- sometimes not. Of course, it has worked every time the dealer has tried it. My daughter has a hard time too- driver's seat side works fine.

Let us know if the silicone spray works....some days I'm willing to try anything.

Ladybugsmom · 07-21-2011, 11:40 AM

Never noticed a problem on mine - then again, it's a rare occasion that I need to use it, not often I have a back seat passenger....

cam fan · 07-21-2011, 12:00 PM

Try my technique for passenger side seat release:

1) Standing next to the Camaro, stand facing the opposite direction of the way the car is facing (i.e. not facing into the car)

2) Place right arm behind the seat with your palm facing the lever & grip

3) In a rowing motion, lift the lever

Because of the angle of applied force, this minimizes the work done on the lever

GM if you are listening, please place the release on the shoulder like the beetle (I mean we have the cool switch-blade keys to match anyway lol)

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-22-2011, 05:09 PM

cmore, are you still having a hard time getting your seat back to release? I know of documentation that may pertain to this issue but to be for sure I would suggest speaking with your dealer again. It should help out in this situation if the issue persists. If that doesn't help let me know and I'll do what I can to assist.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

velociSSimo · 07-22-2011, 05:12 PM

I have the issue on my driver's side seat.

techy96z · 07-22-2011, 05:18 PM

Same issue...passenger side.

Hawgredcamaro · 07-22-2011, 05:21 PM

Exercising it doesn't help. I've had my car for almost a year and use the release almost daily and it's still very hard to operate on driver and passanger side.

FL1CK · 07-22-2011, 05:24 PM

No issues with this here...

carbon8 · 07-22-2011, 06:16 PM

I have the same issue

cmore · 07-22-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

cmore, are you still having a hard time getting your seat back to release? I know of documentation that may pertain to this issue but to be for sure I would suggest speaking with your dealer again. It should help out in this situation if the issue persists. If that doesn't help let me know and I'll do what I can to assist.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Not after it was "exercised" Its working well now, thanks Jeff.

cmore · 07-22-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawgredcamaro

Exercising it doesn't help. I've had my car for almost a year and use the release almost daily and it's still very hard to operate on driver and passanger side.

Have u taken it to the dealer for resolution? If so, would contact GM Customer Service and see if they can help if not, would recommend u take it to the dealer.

07-21-2011, 11:36 AM	#17
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	My drivers side does the same thing. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

07-21-2011, 11:36 AM	#18
yerHot4TeacherSS Cheshire's Mistress :) Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upstate, New York Posts: 128 View My Garage	I have this happen to me with the passenger seat all the time. Sometimes pulling straight back works- sometimes not. Of course, it has worked every time the dealer has tried it. My daughter has a hard time too- driver's seat side works fine. Let us know if the silicone spray works....some days I'm willing to try anything. __________________

07-21-2011, 11:40 AM	#19
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	Never noticed a problem on mine - then again, it's a rare occasion that I need to use it, not often I have a back seat passenger.... __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

07-21-2011, 12:00 PM	#20
cam fan Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,262	Try my technique for passenger side seat release: 1) Standing next to the Camaro, stand facing the opposite direction of the way the car is facing (i.e. not facing into the car) 2) Place right arm behind the seat with your palm facing the lever & grip 3) In a rowing motion, lift the lever Because of the angle of applied force, this minimizes the work done on the lever GM if you are listening, please place the release on the shoulder like the beetle (I mean we have the cool switch-blade keys to match anyway lol) __________________ BUILD RECORD

07-22-2011, 05:12 PM	#22
velociSSimo ... well, not yet. Drives: 2012 Chevy Silverado ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,213	I have the issue on my driver's side seat. __________________ 1988 Wellcraft St. Tropez / 32' Length / Twin 454ci

07-21-2011, 11:33 AM	#15
Mysteek Lounge Gangsta!! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NM Posts: 12,824	Phew!! I thought it was only mine that did that, sounds like it's a problem on most. I'll remember to try pushing back on the seat and pulling straight out. Thanks everyone, and OP for putting this out there!!

07-21-2011, 11:35 AM	#16
cmore Drives: 2011 Victory Red Auto 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Tn Posts: 628	If u operate it several times, it will loosen up on its own w/o lube or pushing on the seat back.

07-22-2011, 05:09 PM	#21
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	cmore, are you still having a hard time getting your seat back to release? I know of documentation that may pertain to this issue but to be for sure I would suggest speaking with your dealer again. It should help out in this situation if the issue persists. If that doesn't help let me know and I'll do what I can to assist. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

07-22-2011, 05:18 PM	#23
techy96z Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS IOM Interior Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 137	Same issue...passenger side. __________________ 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6!

07-22-2011, 05:21 PM	#24
Hawgredcamaro Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2LT Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: El Dorado, AR Posts: 371 View My Garage	Exercising it doesn't help. I've had my car for almost a year and use the release almost daily and it's still very hard to operate on driver and passanger side. __________________ 2010 Victory Red Camaro 2LT and luvin it! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Chr...14880961919019

07-22-2011, 05:24 PM	#25
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	No issues with this here...

07-22-2011, 06:16 PM	#26
carbon8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS,2008 Hayabusa Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yukon,Oklahoma Posts: 621	I have the same issue

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