Suburban 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Seat Bottom Frame: Customer Interest
Interior - 2nd Row Seat Rattles/Hard To Latch/Unlatch
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 07-08-50-022A
Date: December 05, 2008
Subject:
Seat Rattle and/or Hard to Latch and Unlatch (Install Washer)
Models:
2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade
2007-2009 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2009 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2009 model year and provide updated information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-08-50-022
(Section 08 - Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on the following conditions with the second row seat:
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The seat is hard to latch or unlatch.
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The seat rattles when driving over bumps.
Cause
The condition may be caused by the floor being slightly lower in the middle of the vehicle.
Correction
Figure 1 - Long wheel base floor seat attach studs shown. Place washers over the studs as required.
Install a washer under the seat assembly on the outboard rear stud.
1.
Place both of the seats in the up/tumbled position to allow more space for evaluation.
2.
Remove the floor covering.
3.
Verify that the seat latches on the bottom of the seat are fully opened.