driver seat movement????? need help

dadsturn · 05-13-2008, 11:53 AM

My wifes drivers seat moves up and down. When your driving it actually moves up and down when going over bumps etc. We took it to Saturn and they said that all of the cars did it, and that there was nothing they could do.

Has anyone ever run across this? They stated they tried 3 different seats and they all did it.
I dont know about anyone else, but isnt this unsafe?

Shouldnt the seat be rigid in its mount?

redsky@night · 05-13-2008, 12:01 PM

I have NO movement in my seats.

mbeardsley · 05-13-2008, 12:02 PM

There are a few issues with this...

I had the same problem, and they fixed it by replacing the seat frame. Also, the early 2008 Skys had a recall for seat bolts that did not meet specifications.

Try this, simply try (while the car is parked) shaking the driver's seat back and forth, and compare how much it travels to that of the passenger seat.

They should both move the same amount (very little). In my case, the driver's seat was significantly looser. Now that they replaced the seat frame, both seats are very solid.

Bogie · 05-13-2008, 12:54 PM

There is a sevice bulletin for the seat. Search the boards (or maybe someone will post it) and see if it applies to your situation.

**Skip** · 05-13-2008, 12:56 PM

My seat moves around too. BUTT I used Preperation H and all is good now...Skip...

dadsturn · 05-13-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

My seat moves around too. BUTT I used Preperation H and all is good now...Skip...

your just a big pile of not right......

**Celt03** · 05-13-2008, 11:52 PM

The seat should NOT be doing this - call Saturn (get names) and then go back to the dealer.

RedlineBlue · 05-14-2008, 01:11 PM

I got a notice a month or 2 ago it has been recalled and I need to bring it to the dealer. I talked to my dealer last week and they had no idea there was a recall for this. It's only on 2008 models here is the information. I believe from reading forum posts (going by memory) this was relarted to people complaining their seat is loose. My seat does not move BTW

If you have a new car your On-Star monthly report page should indicate on the right hand side there is a recall for the seats. The link to the recall notice doesn't work for me.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V454000
Defect Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." AND STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE TO FOUR INBOARD SEAT STUD FASTENERS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATION FOR STRENGTH.
Consequence Summary: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INBOARD SEAT STUDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE STUD AND INSTALL A BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

**KimberlySky** · 05-14-2008, 03:09 PM

There is a recall on them or service thing just make them look it up.

My driver's side seat did exactly what you are talking about. I brought it in a few times for other stuff and everytime they tightened everything. Then the recall or service thing came out and fixed it according to that and now it's not as bad like a roller coaster like I am about to fly out of the seat.

BY the way mine is a 2007 not sure your year but don't let them give you crap if it is a 07 and they say the recall is only on 08. SOMETHING is wrong with your car MAKE THEM FIX IT bottom line!

**RickyD** · 05-14-2008, 04:24 PM

Automotive Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins for 2007 Saturn Sky L4-2.0L Turbo. Provided by ALLDATA

Hott Jerzey Sky · 05-20-2008, 03:40 PM

My seat moves like this too. When I brought it in, they looked at it and told me that "it must be because you dont weigh enough to keep it down".

skypdx · 05-20-2008, 04:18 PM

I actually noticed a similar issue when going over fairly sizeable bumps. I was actually not sure if the entire seat was moving up or just me (the driver) but now that I see this posting I will check for play in my seat.

05-13-2008, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
dadsturn Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	driver seat movement????? need help My wifes drivers seat moves up and down. When your driving it actually moves up and down when going over bumps etc. We took it to Saturn and they said that all of the cars did it, and that there was nothing they could do. Has anyone ever run across this? They stated they tried 3 different seats and they all did it. I dont know about anyone else, but isnt this unsafe? Shouldnt the seat be rigid in its mount?

05-13-2008, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
mbeardsley Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Allen, Texas (just north of Dallas) Posts: 790 My Photos: (6)	There are a few issues with this... I had the same problem, and they fixed it by replacing the seat frame. Also, the early 2008 Skys had a recall for seat bolts that did not meet specifications. Try this, simply try (while the car is parked) shaking the driver's seat back and forth, and compare how much it travels to that of the passenger seat. They should both move the same amount (very little). In my case, the driver's seat was significantly looser. Now that they replaced the seat frame, both seats are very solid. __________________ 2008 Red/Red/Redline Auto, Single Monsoon, Spoiler Deposit Placed 05/26/07 Order Number Received 06/08/07 Built 07/20/07 Delivered 08/07/07

05-13-2008, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,280 My Photos: (0)	There is a sevice bulletin for the seat. Search the boards (or maybe someone will post it) and see if it applies to your situation. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

05-13-2008, 11:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,514 My Photos: (6)	The seat should NOT be doing this - call Saturn (get names) and then go back to the dealer. __________________ "Saffyre" 2008 Midnight Blue RL/Black/Black Leather / 5-spd w/Spoiler Magnaflow 3" Quad tip / Chrome Wheels / On Star / 6 CD XM Monsoon / Splash Guards / GT Antenna / WindRestrictor V2 www.imsaturn.com/profile/Celt Last edited by Celt03 : 05-13-2008 at 11:56 PM.

05-14-2008, 03:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
KimberlySky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: "When You Look To The Sky Think Of Me!" Posts: 1,630 My Photos: (11)	There is a recall on them or service thing just make them look it up. My driver's side seat did exactly what you are talking about. I brought it in a few times for other stuff and everytime they tightened everything. Then the recall or service thing came out and fixed it according to that and now it's not as bad like a roller coaster like I am about to fly out of the seat. BY the way mine is a 2007 not sure your year but don't let them give you crap if it is a 07 and they say the recall is only on 08. SOMETHING is wrong with your car MAKE THEM FIX IT bottom line! __________________ ~Kim TODAY IS THE DAY MY LIFE CHANGED FOREVER! BSC! *SINISTER* Onyx 3 Peds LSD Spoiler Splash Guards Sky Mats Tint Short Antenna Console Saddle DC Sports Brace Bar AEM Intake Dual RL Exhaust 1100 10/5/06 Mine 1/26/07

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05-13-2008, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
redsky@night Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 36 My Photos: (0)	I have NO movement in my seats.

05-14-2008, 01:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
RedlineBlue Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 120 My Photos: (0)	I got a notice a month or 2 ago it has been recalled and I need to bring it to the dealer. I talked to my dealer last week and they had no idea there was a recall for this. It's only on 2008 models here is the information. I believe from reading forum posts (going by memory) this was relarted to people complaining their seat is loose. My seat does not move BTW If you have a new car your On-Star monthly report page should indicate on the right hand side there is a recall for the seats. The link to the recall notice doesn't work for me. NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V454000 Defect Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." AND STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE TO FOUR INBOARD SEAT STUD FASTENERS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATION FOR STRENGTH. Consequence Summary: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT. Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INBOARD SEAT STUDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE STUD AND INSTALL A BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

05-14-2008, 04:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
RickyD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 382 My Photos: (8)	you might want to check this site out Automotive Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins for 2007 Saturn Sky L4-2.0L Turbo. Provided by ALLDATA

05-20-2008, 03:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hott Jerzey Sky Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 38 My Photos: (0)	My seat moves like this too. When I brought it in, they looked at it and told me that "it must be because you dont weigh enough to keep it down". __________________ Hott Jerzey Sky Red Line Midnight Blue Jan. 2007

05-20-2008, 04:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
skypdx Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 9 My Photos: (0)	I actually noticed a similar issue when going over fairly sizeable bumps. I was actually not sure if the entire seat was moving up or just me (the driver) but now that I see this posting I will check for play in my seat. __________________ Skypdx Sky Redline 2008 Black Onyx, Red Trim

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