Saggy seat starting to be painful!

07BLUESTONE · 09-01-2008, 12:53 PM

There's a thread over on the Solstice Forum about someones saggy seat starting to be more that just an aesthetic issue Saggy seat is starting to be painful - Pontiac Solstice Forum

I just turned 10K miles and now when I go over a bump or hill (something that pushes you down into your seat) I can feel my a** hit something hard.
Anyone else having this problem? I was resigned to the fact that the seat leather sagged but now that it's starting to cause a true problem, I'm going to push the issue with my dealer. I know about the JPM fix and It looks like it would do the trick but I really feel (no pun intended) that it's a GM problem and they should address it first. Are there any Technical Bulletins that I can reference or something else "Official" that I (we) can quote when we take it in for this problem. I'm not a big guy and I can't believe I'm the only one having this happen. (It's truly become "a pain in the A**")

marlboromike · 09-01-2008, 12:57 PM

my dealership stated that Saturn is coming out with a new seat and he will replace mine but I should wait a few more weeks...it is now a few more weeks and when i bring my car in for an oil change, I will request the exchange. A few weeks ago was early Augest.

Bogie · 09-01-2008, 02:12 PM

Is this mainly an 07 thing?

marlboromike · 09-01-2008, 02:38 PM

If u can remove REED's hand...that may be a solution..

SkyBaby · 09-01-2008, 03:51 PM

Mine is an issue with comfort also and with my arthritis it really hurts bad at times.. both dealerships I went to said it is not a GM issue and they dont intend to fix it.... SkyBaby

MRSSKY · 09-01-2008, 03:53 PM

I totally agree with the subject of this "Saggy Seat" Causing Pain!...Never had a problem in any of my past vehicles...this needs to be addressed soon..

m.

mbeardsley · 09-01-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogie

Is this mainly an 07 thing?

No, it's on my '08 as well. You can easily see the difference between my driver's seat and my (rarely used)passenger seat.

And before anyone claims it's due to my fat ***, I'm 5'11" and 160 pounds (not exactly a heavy guy).

Bogie · 09-01-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbeardsley

No, it's on my '08 as well. You can easily see the difference between my driver's seat and my (rarely used)passenger seat.

And before anyone claims it's due to my fat ***, I'm 5'11" and 160 pounds (not exactly a heavy guy).

I'm 240 lbs and don't seem to have the problem. Of course, perhaps a healthy dose of back side triacylglycerides (aka fat ***) is the answer.

**Ahnuld** · 09-01-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboromike

If u can remove REED's hand...that may be a solution..

hah... that had me laughing out loud!

kennysabarese · 09-01-2008, 06:25 PM

i'm a skinny and light guy as well and i have the same problem. i hit bottom way more often than in any other car i've ever driven

07BLUESTONE · 09-02-2008, 05:39 PM

I went to the dealer today and they were great, said "No problem", they ordered a seat cover and replacement seat foam, I'll let you know how the final results work out.

marlboromike · 09-02-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogie

I'm 240 lbs and don't seem to have the problem. Of course, perhaps a healthy dose of back side triacylglycerides (aka fat ***) is the answer.

R those run flat tires?

tonyo · 09-02-2008, 08:12 PM

I can tell you after 75-80 miles in the 08 Sky we feel that serious lower back pain has set in. Comparing the seats of the Sky to our 08 Vue and our 06 F350 PS we notice what seems to be a huge differance in the decline from the front of the seat to the rear. Maybe thats the problem, maybe not. I don't know. I reclined the seat back somewhat but noticed only a slight improvement. I can live with the wrinkled seat material, but the pain, ouch. I sure wish that the Vue seats could replace the seats in the Sky........serious problem, serious.

Booster_RL · 09-02-2008, 09:53 PM

I find out something new everyday on this forum. I took a lengthy roadtrip and my lady friend said "these seats are very very uncomfortable".

We are both fairly young, very active, no major medical problems, exercise often, etc etc. so this is definitely an issue with the seats. We both had a pretty sore back after this lengthy roadtrip which surprised me. On visual inspection the seats appear fine, but damn do they start to give the blues after a while. Glad to see other people have experienced this too.

marlboromike · 09-02-2008, 10:19 PM

at 64 years of age...my A$$ has found a comfort zone...it doesn't complain...just made an appt for a colonoscopy...that may be the reason. I know what real PAIN is..

I cannot wait for the rubber glove, air hose and camera.

**SKY 07** · 09-02-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboromike

at 64 years of age...my A$$ has found a comfort zone...it doesn't complain...just made an appt for a colonoscopy...that may be the reason. I know what real PAIN is..

I cannot wait for the rubber glove, air hose and camera.

You need help. Yuck. Sick puppy.

T.

07BLUESTONE · 09-03-2008, 10:08 AM

I always thought the seats were fine, comfort wise, always felt good. I never pushed the saggy leather because I didn't want to mess with the feel. The other day when my A** bottomed out and I felt the road I had to take it in to see what they could do

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MRSSKY · 09-03-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07BLUESTONE

I always thought the seats were fine, comfort wise, always felt good. I never pushed the saggy leather because I didn't want to mess with the feel. The other day when my A** bottomed out and I felt the road I had to take it in to see what they could do

.............

I AGREE!...I wasn't going to bother with it, but its starting to cause sharp pains starting from my lower back down into my legs....I've talked to my Dr. and from his stand point he acknowledges that the lack of support can cause this. Now I don't expect this to happen on short trips, but longer than 2 hrs it happens...

m.

SkyBaby · 09-03-2008, 11:40 AM

When I called the dealership about some of Jades issues yesterday I mentioned the seat again, they said there is not a fix that they do but feel free if I want to take it to an upholsterer....

. I am just going to put Jade out to pasture and leave her there! SkyBaby

SkyBaby · 09-03-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogie

I'm 240 lbs and don't seem to have the problem. Of course, perhaps a healthy dose of back side triacylglycerides (aka fat ***) is the answer.

That is just plain wrong on so many levels.. SkyBaby

MRSSKY · 09-04-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyBaby

When I called the dealership about some of Jades issues yesterday I mentioned the seat again, they said there is not a fix that they do but feel free if I want to take it to an upholsterer....

. I am just going

09-01-2008, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
07BLUESTONE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Morris County, NJ Posts: 337 My Photos: (0)	Saggy seat starting to be painful! There's a thread over on the Solstice Forum about someones saggy seat starting to be more that just an aesthetic issue Saggy seat is starting to be painful - Pontiac Solstice Forum I just turned 10K miles and now when I go over a bump or hill (something that pushes you down into your seat) I can feel my a hit something hard. Anyone else having this problem? I was resigned to the fact that the seat leather sagged but now that it's starting to cause a true problem, I'm going to push the issue with my dealer. I know about the JPM fix and It looks like it would do the trick but I really feel (no pun intended) that it's a GM problem and they should address it first. Are there any Technical Bulletins that I can reference or something else "Official" that I (we) can quote when we take it in for this problem. I'm not a big guy and I can't believe I'm the only one having this happen. (It's truly become "a pain in the A") __________________ 07Bluestone

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SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,549 My Photos: (13)	Mine is an issue with comfort also and with my arthritis it really hurts bad at times.. both dealerships I went to said it is not a GM issue and they dont intend to fix it.... SkyBaby __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com http://www.myspace.com/skybabymissy

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MRSSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,207 My Photos: (0)	I totally agree with the subject of this "Saggy Seat" Causing Pain!...Never had a problem in any of my past vehicles...this needs to be addressed soon.. m. __________________ MICHIGAN Black Onyx, auto BLK/RED Trim am/fm cd/mp3 premium 18"Chrome aka...(mrsviper) ordered...may 2006 delivered..sept 2006

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kennysabarese Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northeast NJ Posts: 120 My Photos: (0)	i'm a skinny and light guy as well and i have the same problem. i hit bottom way more often than in any other car i've ever driven __________________ 2007 Sky RL - Black on Black Purchased used with 8,500 miles 5/7/08 Chrome wheels RMR Style Bar - Silver Photos from MASSC Skylands Rally: http://www.kennysabarese.com/stuff/skylandsrally/

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09-01-2008, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,125 My Photos: (6)	my dealership stated that Saturn is coming out with a new seat and he will replace mine but I should wait a few more weeks...it is now a few more weeks and when i bring my car in for an oil change, I will request the exchange. A few weeks ago was early Augest.

09-01-2008, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,125 My Photos: (6)	If u can remove REED's hand...that may be a solution..

09-02-2008, 05:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
07BLUESTONE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Morris County, NJ Posts: 337 My Photos: (0)	I went to the dealer today and they were great, said "No problem", they ordered a seat cover and replacement seat foam, I'll let you know how the final results work out. __________________ 07Bluestone

09-02-2008, 08:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
tonyo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 29 My Photos: (0)	seats I can tell you after 75-80 miles in the 08 Sky we feel that serious lower back pain has set in. Comparing the seats of the Sky to our 08 Vue and our 06 F350 PS we notice what seems to be a huge differance in the decline from the front of the seat to the rear. Maybe thats the problem, maybe not. I don't know. I reclined the seat back somewhat but noticed only a slight improvement. I can live with the wrinkled seat material, but the pain, ouch. I sure wish that the Vue seats could replace the seats in the Sky........serious problem, serious.

09-02-2008, 09:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Booster_RL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Smokin' 'em @ the light... the tires that is... Posts: 201 My Photos: (0)	I find out something new everyday on this forum. I took a lengthy roadtrip and my lady friend said "these seats are very very uncomfortable". We are both fairly young, very active, no major medical problems, exercise often, etc etc. so this is definitely an issue with the seats. We both had a pretty sore back after this lengthy roadtrip which surprised me. On visual inspection the seats appear fine, but damn do they start to give the blues after a while. Glad to see other people have experienced this too.

09-02-2008, 10:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,125 My Photos: (6)	at 64 years of age...my A$$ has found a comfort zone...it doesn't complain...just made an appt for a colonoscopy...that may be the reason. I know what real PAIN is.. I cannot wait for the rubber glove, air hose and camera.

09-03-2008, 10:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
07BLUESTONE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Morris County, NJ Posts: 337 My Photos: (0)	I always thought the seats were fine, comfort wise, always felt good. I never pushed the saggy leather because I didn't want to mess with the feel. The other day when my A bottomed out and I felt the road I had to take it in to see what they could do ............. __________________ 07Bluestone**

09-03-2008, 11:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,549 My Photos: (13)	When I called the dealership about some of Jades issues yesterday I mentioned the seat again, they said there is not a fix that they do but feel free if I want to take it to an upholsterer.... . I am just going to put Jade out to pasture and leave her there! SkyBaby __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com http://www.myspace.com/skybabymissy