Suburban 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Seat Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - 3rd Row Seat Won't Fold Flat/High Fold Effort
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 07-08-50-002C
Date: August 06, 2009
Subject: Third Row Passenger Seat May Not Fold Down Flat and/or High Effort to Release Seat Back, Right Rear Seat Latch May Not Disengage
(Replace Inboard Recliner Latch and Cable)
Models:
2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV
2007-2008 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2008 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL
with Rear Seat (RPO AS3)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add an Important statement to step 7. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-08-50-002B (Section 08 - Body and
Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the third row passenger seat has high effort to release the seat back and/or the seat back may not fold down flat.
Other customers may comment that the right rear third row seat latch may not disengage.
Cause
The cause may be one or both of the following:
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The seat back cushion latch cable may have too much slack in the cable.
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Excessive friction between the pawl and sector inside the inboard seat back latch assembly.
Correction
Replace the inboard recliner latch and cable.
1. Open the liftgate.
Tip
Try to release the passenger third row seat assembly by pushing on the seat back from the front and back while pulling on the release handle (1).
2. Remove the third row passenger seat assembly from the vehicle. If the seat can be removed, proceed to Step 3.
1. If the seat assembly cannot be removed, then unhook the bottom J-channel of the seat trim cover.