Interior - Noise From 6-Way Power Front Seats
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 09-08-50-009D
Date: June 07, 2011
Subject: Scraping/Moaning/Creaking Noise from Front Seats (Apply Lubricant)
Models:
2010-2012 Chevrolet Camaro
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 09-08-50-009C (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition 1 (Applies to 2010 ONLY)
Some customers may comment about a scraping or moaning type noise coming from the front of the front seat track area. This condition occurs when the seat assembly is being cycled into the full forward position.
Cause 1 (Applies to 2010 ONLY)
This scraping or moaning condition may be caused by the seat position sensor (SPS) making contact with seat position sensor target bracket. This contact is made in the lead in area of the SPS. This contact area controls the function of the SPS.
Correction 1 (Applies to 2010 ONLY)
The application of a lubricant to the contact area of the components will eliminate the noise. Use the following steps to apply lubricant to the seat position sensor target bracket, located on the inner seat track and to the rear of the driver's seat tracks.
Passenger Seat Position Sensor Target Bracket Location
Passenger Seat Position Sensor Target Bracket
Driver Seat Position Sensor Target Bracket Location
Driver Seat Position Sensor Target Bracket
1. Move the seat assembly to the rearmost position.
2. Locate the seat position sensor target bracket on the seat inboard track.
3. Cycle the seat to the full forward position and verify the concern is corrected.
4. Apply a thin coating of Super Lube with PTFE, GM P/N 12371287 (in Canada, use P/N 10953437), or the equivalent, to the top and bottom of the driver and passenger seat position sensor target bracket. Coat the full length of the bracket and ensure that the coating extends at least 10 mm (0.40 in) from the edge of the bracket as shown.
Condition 2 (Applies to 2010-2012)
Some customers may comment about a creaking noise coming from the driver's six-way power seat when it is in the full rearward position. This condition only applies to six-way power seats.
Cause 2 (Applies to 2010-2012)
The driver's seat creaking condition may be caused by the lack of lubricant in the rear of the driver's seat track assembly.
Correction 2 (Applies to 2010-2012)
The application of a lubricant to the contact area of the components will eliminate the noise. Use the following steps to apply lubricant to the rear of the driver's seat tracks.
1. With the driver's seat in the full forward position, locate the rear of the inboard and outboard seat tracks.
2. Using a small screwdriver, pry off the two seat track end caps.
3. Apply a thin coating of Super Lube with PTFE, GM P/N 12371287 (in Canada, use P/N 10953437), or the equivalent, to the front side of the two stop tabs identified by the arrows as shown. Repeat the application on the second seat track.
4. Ensure that the lubricant covers the area where the lower stops make contact with the upper seat track stops.
5. Clean up any excess lubricant and reinstall the two seat track end caps.
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