Cobalt L4-2.4L (2007)
Seat Back: Customer Interest
Interior - Squeak/Chirp From Rear Seats While Driving
Bulletin No.: 07-08-50-001A
Date: August 28, 2007
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Squeak or Chirp Noise From Rear Split Folding Seat Back or Seat Cushion While Driving (Install Squeak Reduction Tape)
Models:
2005-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2007-2008 Pontiac G5
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to include the 2008 model year, add a procedure and update the warranty information.
Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-08-50-001 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a squeak or chirp noise coming from the rear seat area while driving.
Cause
The cause of the noise may be the rear split folding seat back pivot pins and the seat cushion retainers contacting the seat brackets.
Correction
Determine and isolate the source of the noise with squeak reduction tape using the steps below.
Test drive the vehicle and verify that the noise is coming from the rear seat area.
Park the vehicle.
Open the trunk.
Pull the two rear release handles located in the center of the trunk.
Tip
Folding the rear seat back assemblies down while road testing will help determine if the seat back pivot pins are causing the noise.
Fold down the right and left rear seat back assemblies.
Tip
Removing the rear seat cushion while road testing will help determine if the retainers are causing the noise. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in
SI.