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cmore · 07-21-2011, 10:02 AM

Since new, the passenger seat back release has been hard to operate but the driver side is easy. Tech checked another new Camaro, on the lot and it was the same. He just exersized it several times and it loosened up a lot. Still not as easy as the driver's but a whole lot better. Wife could hardly operate it. Showed the Service mgr assistant and she could not operate it either.

heRS · 07-21-2011, 10:12 AM

Back seat??

Etherij · 07-21-2011, 10:15 AM

I have the same problem.

garcmol · 07-21-2011, 10:16 AM

push back a little on the headrest as you lift the handle. takes some of the tension off of the release and makes it a little easier.

Bonanza7 · 07-21-2011, 10:28 AM

Both of mine are the same way. Like was said before, push back on the seat, and the latch comes open easier. Could be a problem in a wreck for someone trying to get out, though.

nycoupe11 · 07-21-2011, 10:29 AM

woohoo thought it was just me! good to know

mth35115 · 07-21-2011, 10:31 AM

I found that the more vertical the seat back is, the easier it is to operate.

cmore · 07-21-2011, 10:47 AM

Its the latch the releases the seat back so that it can be leaned forward. Allowing access to rear seats.

I know that u can move the seat back a little making it easier but that is not needed if the latch is working correctly.

Its weard that is seems to be the passenger seat more than the drivers.

garcmolpush back a little on the headrest as you lift the handle. takes some of the tension off of the release and makes it a little easier. garcmolpush back a little on the headrest as you lift the handle. takes some of the tension off of the release and makes it a little easier.

Nessal · 07-21-2011, 10:49 AM

I got this too! But mine is on the driver's side. The passanger side opens up perfect every time. You need hercules arms to open the driver's. I'm scared to put too much force into it because it's plastic.

mad1111 · 07-21-2011, 10:51 AM

Yea...my wife complains about this all the time!

clg_98ta · 07-21-2011, 10:52 AM

It also helps to pull straight back on the latch, rather than towards the side where you're standing (which is the natural tendency). Whenever it doesn't immediately release, I push back on the seat and then pull straight back and it always works smoothly. My kids still have trouble with them sometimes - I think its harder for them to pull straight back.

Nessal · 07-21-2011, 11:04 AM

I thought it was a pretty weird location to have the seat release. My VW's have it on the side and it's more natural to release them that way. Even as a passanger it's very natural to release the seats. But I guess it makes the interior look cleaner.

YOURWORSTNIGHTMARE · 07-21-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nessal

I got this too! But mine is on the driver's side. The passanger side opens up perfect every time. You need hercules arms to open the driver's. I'm scared to put too much force into it because it's plastic.

Driver's side here also!!

GearHeadPeter · 07-21-2011, 11:25 AM

My Passenger side is like that also. I think it is time for some silicone spray and see if that helps.

07-21-2011, 10:02 AM	#1
cmore Drives: 2011 Victory Red Auto 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Tn Posts: 628	Passenger seat back release - hard Since new, the passenger seat back release has been hard to operate but the driver side is easy. Tech checked another new Camaro, on the lot and it was the same. He just exersized it several times and it loosened up a lot. Still not as easy as the driver's but a whole lot better. Wife could hardly operate it. Showed the Service mgr assistant and she could not operate it either.

07-21-2011, 10:12 AM	#2
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Back seat?? __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

07-21-2011, 10:15 AM	#3
Etherij Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: V-Town, Tx Posts: 372	I have the same problem. __________________ *TEAM LS3!* Mods so far: JBA Catted mid-pipes Flowmaster AMT

07-21-2011, 10:16 AM	#4
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	push back a little on the headrest as you lift the handle. takes some of the tension off of the release and makes it a little easier. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

07-21-2011, 10:31 AM	#7
mth35115 Drives: 2010 Camaro rs/ss inferno orange Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 232	I found that the more vertical the seat back is, the easier it is to operate. __________________ HOT ROD SS MTH35115

07-21-2011, 10:28 AM	#5
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Both of mine are the same way. Like was said before, push back on the seat, and the latch comes open easier. Could be a problem in a wreck for someone trying to get out, though.

07-21-2011, 10:29 AM	#6
nycoupe11 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Summit White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 335 View My Garage	woohoo thought it was just me! good to know

07-21-2011, 10:47 AM	#8
cmore Drives: 2011 Victory Red Auto 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Tn Posts: 628	Its the latch the releases the seat back so that it can be leaned forward. Allowing access to rear seats. I know that u can move the seat back a little making it easier but that is not needed if the latch is working correctly. Its weard that is seems to be the passenger seat more than the drivers. garcmolpush back a little on the headrest as you lift the handle. takes some of the tension off of the release and makes it a little easier. garcmolpush back a little on the headrest as you lift the handle. takes some of the tension off of the release and makes it a little easier.

07-21-2011, 10:49 AM	#9
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	I got this too! But mine is on the driver's side. The passanger side opens up perfect every time. You need hercules arms to open the driver's. I'm scared to put too much force into it because it's plastic.

07-21-2011, 10:51 AM	#10
mad1111 Inland Empire Camaro Club Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 376	Yea...my wife complains about this all the time! __________________ ARK Performance Exhaust / 10000K HID / Tint: F=35% RQ=20% R=Ceramic Limo / Injen CAI (Polished) www.iecamaroclub.com

07-21-2011, 10:52 AM	#11
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	It also helps to pull straight back on the latch, rather than towards the side where you're standing (which is the natural tendency). Whenever it doesn't immediately release, I push back on the seat and then pull straight back and it always works smoothly. My kids still have trouble with them sometimes - I think its harder for them to pull straight back. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

07-21-2011, 11:04 AM	#12
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	I thought it was a pretty weird location to have the seat release. My VW's have it on the side and it's more natural to release them that way. Even as a passanger it's very natural to release the seats. But I guess it makes the interior look cleaner.

07-21-2011, 11:25 AM	#14
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	My Passenger side is like that also. I think it is time for some silicone spray and see if that helps. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

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