I've watch many videos on fixing stuff on cars..this is one of a very clear and very detailed step by steps explanation!!! And no garbage music behind. Great videos.👍👍👍
Thank you for your straight forward, easy to follow video. I have a 2000 Chevy Express 3500 and this helped repair my shifting seat. For Chevy Express owners you can unbolt from the "stand" not the floor board which will save you removing 4 bolts. Everything else is the same.
As a retired ASE Master Tech, this I can say is a very good video, lighting, explanation and correct use of terminology while point out weaker torque areas, thread locker, plus grease. Thank you for using "TORX" as many call it a "Star". First used on aircraft and military parts for decades, it is only the last dozen years or more, found it's way into automobiles. This type of fastener is misunderstood as it allows higher torque with a small foot print. One point for end user, take a bunch of photos at various stages if you are not familiar with these repairs. Keep small parts in plastic sandwich bags and drop a labeled card into the zip lock sack if you cannot finish that day. Like the video or subscribe so you can find it again. Excellent job and clearly spoken at good volume levels. Two thumbs up!!
thanks for keeping your video under 15 mins, america has been dumbed down but theres no reason for videos that take 10 times longer than the job itself
Thank you Barry I ordered the parts as suggested. I received so much care in the envelope of shims. I appreciate the care that went into printing color copies. Thanking me for my business and a sheet of sandpaper. This install and repair was pretty easy and though it took me some time I have a great operating seat now with no back and forth. You save me money and hassle. Thank you
Just fixed c5 corvette seats today and i wish i had found this video first!! The kit i had was from a different web site and came with written directions which were terrible.. The procedure outlined was also slightly different then what was recommended in this video. For example the written directions said to thread the block 1/3's of the way where as you recommended putting it at the top of the gear(you were correct much easier). After i got to the second seat i was doing them in no time after watching these instructions. Some useful tips 1:) You DON'T have to remove the cable at all! The first 3 times i removed it but on the last track i i figured out you can do it with out removing the cable which shaved valuable time off the repair as well as some complexity. Simply manipulate the track forwards/backwards when needed to remove the gear and the caged housing block with nut and replace the shims, then put the gear back in again making sure the shims and everything clear the guides and line up. 2) The next big trick is when getting the gear to go into the guide have the chair's tracks/rails to be VERTICAL this will greatly assist in getting the gear back into the final guide as gravity will do its thing; press down the cable with your screwdriver to insert into gear then bolt every thing back up and your done. first rail took 2 hours on shitty instructions after watching this video was done in 1 hour both chairs and bolted every thing back up.
I have this issue on my 2002 GMC Sierra 4 x 4. About two years ago I purchased a complete front seat kit for both passenger & drivers side. I completely forgot I bought this kit from you (remodeling my laundry room) but today I had the opportunity to perform the drivers side repair. It took about an hour and a half, I cleaned everything, installed your shims, and greased the worm gear/shaft before installing. Wow! this is like brand new! I cannot thank you enough. So happy! And no more clunking movement. The other noisy rattling thing I addressed was a 77 cent Dealer part......my brake pedal rattled under the dash area when going over a bumpy road. Turns out it was a plastic pivot insert that wore out. (You can tell by wiggling the brake pedal side to side). That took an hour or so. Between these two things I am rattle free to an extent!
I searched for a fix on my loose seat problem and presto, my friend Barry had a UA-cam solution with explicit directions. I've known Barry for several years and never knew he had healing powers. Great instructions and video! Do one on World Peace please !
Great video. Just replaced all my shims (bought from the place you suggested) on my sons 1999 Chevy Silverado and these directions are perfect and very easy to follow. Thank you so much!!!!!
Excellent video, i have been driving this way for couple years now, pulled the seats out a couple of times did not fix drove me crazy! Thank you so much for the video on how to fix this problem thank goodness for you tube lol god bless.
Thank you so much for the video! It worked wonders on my 2000 Durango. Apparently GM and Dodge shared same driver's seat slide design...Except for some other small differences, overall it was the same procedure! The only thing hard for me to find was a shime, so I ended up a sort of pipe into it. Thanks again, must have saved me at least $300 in labor
The video was a huge help in fixing the seat in my 2000 Z71. The shims were ordered from the link you provided and arrived within a few days. The only thing you don’t mention in your video is that the shims may need to be sanded down to fit.
I had a similar problem with my 2008 Sebring Convertible. Original owner 100K miles ...still looks/runs like new. New seat tracks were $1400 !!!!!! Your shim solution made sense, so I solved my issue by making a tapered wedge out of a t handle small engine screwdriver/plug removal tool. I inserted the wedge at the front of the rail(between rail and seat frame). The seat now moves back and forth/up and down as it did when new ! No more rocking. !!!
Great video sir just completed the task on my o3 sierra I didn't opt to buy the shim kit I made my own by grinding down two sides of some washers I had laying around. I found your video very informative thank you.
I expect that the kit replacement shims are a softer, non-metallic material. It is estimated that this soft shim design accommodates the break away torque of the relatively slow, high torque motor(s) that drive the worm gear. Metallic washers (I assume you used) will likely add too much start up torque to the motor(s); motor(s) may wear out (fail). If this is the case, you are encouraged to make a video on replacing the motor(s).
I'm very excited at seeing this video! My Opel (a GM company) driver's seat moves a little when weight shifts in the car when cornering etc. Very distracting. I hope this will resolve it!
$2.00 locking pliers from harbor freight fixed mine. set it and forget it....***UPDATE*** After more than a year I decided to buy your kit and do it. Easy job.. good little kit. Hardest part is trying to keep the cloth seat clean while taking apart the grimy, greasy worm gear and carrier.
great video. Im working on a 2003 chevy that has the same torx bolts. The passenger side floor is holding water as did my 88 chevy. I hope I wont have to tear to much down as I did with the other one.
Great video. After watching, I was able to repair the seat tracks in a 2004 Ford Expedition. The Ford tracks are slightly different. You have to drill out the front track rivet to remove the worm gear follower. The worm gear follower and the metal block that mounts to the track are made of steel on the Ford. I considered making new plastic shims to fit, but the clearance from the center hole to the edge of the block did not allow for much material. Instead, I welded the threaded follower to the metal block. I was careful to center the follower on the holes in the block to avoid any potential wear. I fully greased the drive screw/gear and reassembled. I was able to use a button head bolt in place of the rivet. No more play in the tracks and my seat no longer shifts back and forth on braking and acceleration. Too bad the original design on these tracks was so poor. Not sure why they thought a plastic bushing was necessary in this application. The tracks would have outlasted the vehicle with a solid design.
Tom Hallberg do you have any pictures or more info about how you fixed the expedition? trying to re-shim mine and can't find any info on Google that's any good lol
You didn’t mention it takes the strength of 10 men to loosen the torx bolts. ****update**** On my 2000 Silverado I had to cut the bolt off underneath the truck where it sticks out with a welded on nut. It was corroded. Will get a new bolt and lockwasher to replace it. Helpful video, thanks.
Great video and will get the parts to fix mine. FYI....if you use the link, some cars it says the parts kit doesn't fit....like my 2008 Cadillac CTS.....does. I searched online and saw that Advance Auto sold the exact same Dorman kit with the same part number. So don't always believe the fitment section. The kit for my CTS is $25 at Advance Auto.....$18 on Amazon.
Good video. But in my Z71 the external torque bolt that holds the work gear in had a kind of round nut on the other end. Not a 15mm as yours did. How do I hold onto a round nut in place if where you used a boxed end of a combo wrench? I've literally taken the back rest completely off the seat frame and can't find anything that can hold it while I remove the bolt. Everything else was just as you've demonstrated. Thanks again
Good video, would you happen know how to move the power seat that does not operate? I have tested the switch and there is continuity on each of the posts.
This is a great video. My Nissan Altima Power Seat got stuck and needs the assembly change. Nissan Service guy is quoting an exorbitant cost. Is there a way to have this fixed in the LA/OC area. Auto upholstery guys are not willing to do this
Really great video for my '03 dakota. Can you do one on pleasing the wife? Only one thing- the part marked with an L or R has a hump to tell which side is up, but i only got one shot in the video that indicated which was front and back, if it matters. If it doesn't, then thanks a million for the vid. Keep 'em coming.
do you have a solution for the back of the the seat rattling? if I move the manual recliner handle it stops it for about 10 mins then it rattles and the back of the seat is loose again
I found that you do not need to remove the plastic side covers shown in the first minute of the video. Your boxed end 15mm wrench will fit through the inner part of the slide rail in a circle cut out specifically to get to that nut instead of from the front underside of the rail shown at time stamp 5:15. It saves a minute or two each seat not removing the plastic side covers.
Would this also work for a 2001 dodge Dakota. My driver seat sliding, all from breaking, accelerating I quite driving it cause it literally throws me off.
This is one of the most professional videos I have ever come across. Very clear and precise instructions. I don't have this exact problem yet with my seat, my problem is my power seat won't move backwards but it still moves in all other directions. Just wondering, what GM vehicle is shown in this video?
Thanks for your kind words! It's a 2000 Chevy Silverado. In your case, I suspect the switch is bad. That's where I would start anyway. You may be able to just take it apart and clean it with good results.
Barry Dorfman Yeah, I'm betting on the switch has gone bad since the motor still works in the forward direction. But I'm not going to replace it with a new switch because they cost almost $300 here in Canada. I hate power seats, it's not a matter of IF they're going to break, it's WHEN they're going to break. GM charges ridiculous prices for replacement power seat parts because they know they will break and customers will have no choice but to replace them. What I'm gonna do is unbolt the seat and remove it, disconnect the drive cable from the horizontal motor, and then use an electric drill to rotate the drive cable and worm gear to move the seat backwards. Once I get it all the way backwards, I gonna leave it in that position for good.
I've been going crazy dealing with this trying to find a good video and this ones very detailed which I luv but it almost makes it sound too intense for my enjoyment to finish in a days work Wow GM really didn't think that one part through when they did so well on the rest it makes me scratch my head why these would even break to begin with.
great video ! I'm doing This on my c5, but I think I may have mixed up the blocks. do you remember if the block that has the L on it goes on the outside seat rail of the drivers Seat? thanks!
My driver side car seat will only move back and fort in short movements before it stops. then I have to press the button again to get the seat going. What would cause that problem?
Hey how can u move manually the seat from the back position to the front ! ? I have a Chevy Tahoe and the seat is stuck I wanna replace it but I can’t move the seat forward to be able to remove the driver back left side Screw
Frankyllovv _ one possibility would be to remove the two screws (on each side) shown at 4:24 in this video. They’re short so it would probably be doable on the outside rail. The inside would probably be a bear. If you take out the front seat-mount screws, you can probably lift the front of the seat by 1/2” or so which should help with access. Other than that, perhaps you just need to replace a fuse or whatever else it takes to get the motors working again. If it were easy, they wouldn’t pay you the big bucks!
I have a question. My 2001 Durango passenger seat slides front and back freely. The motor still raises and lowers the seat, but the front/back does nothing but runs the motor. Any suggestions on how to correct that problem? Originally, it did just rock back and forth, but the shop said they could not get the part to repair. Now it slides freely. So, could it have been the same part that has now completely disintegrated?
We have a 1998 Chevy van and our seat only has one screw on the block that holds the shim block. We can't get the shim block all the way out. Any suggestions??
How many Motoros does it has for the back and forward.? In my 2008 Yukon the rails seems like the inner side rail and the outer side are not match, the 4 wholes where the seat is screed literally match a square But once is off I took it off, I see the rails are wrong, the outer rial is more front and the inner rail is more to the back.!
There is one motor in each seat. It is certainly possible for the rails to be out-of-sync if they are not in the right position when the cables attaching the rail screws to the motor are inserted.
@@BarryDorfman I tried moving all that mechanism.. seems like yes they not synchronized.. but still.. I kinda put them together and seems like the out is just moving while the inner is stuck. I dnt have those rails like you or wires, mine is a looong metal screw that has a metal frame attached as when it turns it makes the seat slide back or forward
SEEKING ADVICE I JUST BROUGHT A 2001 CHJEVY BLAZER THE ELETRIC SEAT DRIVERS SIDE SORT OF ACTS ALIJKE A ROCKING CHAIR IF I LEAQN BACK. WHAT CAUSE? AND ADVICE BROKEN FRAME OR BOLT? THE ELECTRICS WORK JSUT ODD LOSSE ROCKING WAS TOLD NEED NEW SEAT $$$$ BUT WANT FIGUERE OUT HOW TO CHECK IT AND MAYBE SIMPLE FIX BEFORE GOING THAT ROUTE
I own a 1999 Silverado 1500 LS 3 door w/5.3L engine. I can not find my truck listed under any of the ebay sites for this GM sliding/loose seat repair. Anyone have any suggestions where I can purchase this? Thanks.
When I put in my info on ebay this is the response I get: This part is not compatible with 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Extended Cab Pickup 3-Door 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated.
@@peterharris8757 Ebay does not realize that there were 2 body styles in 1999. If you have the newer body style then call it a 2000 model. If its the older body style call it a 98 model.
ITS ALWAYS LOVELY WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS AND YOUR SEAT GOES FLYING BACK ALL THE WAY CAUSE IT DOESNT HAVE A LOCK IN PLACE LOL
I've watch many videos on fixing stuff on cars..this is one of a very clear and very detailed step by steps explanation!!! And no garbage music behind. Great videos.👍👍👍
Thank you for
your straight forward, easy to follow video. I have a 2000 Chevy Express 3500 and this helped repair my shifting seat. For Chevy Express owners you can unbolt from the "stand" not the floor board which will save you removing 4 bolts. Everything else is the same.
Thanks i have a 98 3500
Thank You so much for taking the time to explain how to fix this problem that's been driving us all crazy.
As a retired ASE Master Tech, this I can say is a very good video, lighting, explanation and correct use of terminology while point out weaker torque areas, thread locker, plus grease. Thank you for using "TORX" as many call it a "Star". First used on aircraft and military parts for decades, it is only the last dozen years or more, found it's way into automobiles. This type of fastener is misunderstood as it allows higher torque with a small foot print. One point for end user, take a bunch of photos at various stages if you are not familiar with these repairs. Keep small parts in plastic sandwich bags and drop a labeled card into the zip lock sack if you cannot finish that day. Like the video or subscribe so you can find it again.
Excellent job and clearly spoken at good volume levels. Two thumbs up!!
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thanks for keeping your video under 15 mins, america has been dumbed down but theres no reason for videos that take 10 times longer than the job itself
OMG!! Thank you so much for posting this! My seats have been driving me nuts and replacing the rails was too expensive. Now I can do this!
Thank you so much for this video. The driver seat of my 2003 Express van has the same problem. I hope to get the spare parts here in Austria, Europe.
Thank you Barry I ordered the parts as suggested. I received so much care in the envelope of shims. I appreciate the care that went into printing color copies. Thanking me for my business and a sheet of sandpaper. This install and repair was pretty easy and though it took me some time I have a great operating seat now with no back and forth. You save me money and hassle. Thank you
I am glad you liked the video. Just FYI, I am not the same place that you ordered the shims from.
@@BarryDorfman great I wasn't sure. But still grateful, I followed the video word for word
Like all other comments I have read, this truly is the best video instructions on the internet.
Just fixed c5 corvette seats today and i wish i had found this video first!! The kit i had was from a different web site and came with written directions which were terrible.. The procedure outlined was also slightly different then what was recommended in this video. For example the written directions said to thread the block 1/3's of the way where as you recommended putting it at the top of the gear(you were correct much easier). After i got to the second seat i was doing them in no time after watching these instructions.
Some useful tips 1:) You DON'T have to remove the cable at all! The first 3 times i removed it but on the last track i i figured out you can do it with out removing the cable which shaved valuable time off the repair as well as some complexity. Simply manipulate the track forwards/backwards when needed to remove the gear and the caged housing block with nut and replace the shims, then put the gear back in again making sure the shims and everything clear the guides and line up. 2) The next big trick is when getting the gear to go into the guide have the chair's tracks/rails to be VERTICAL this will greatly assist in getting the gear back into the final guide as gravity will do its thing; press down the cable with your screwdriver to insert into gear then bolt every thing back up and your done. first rail took 2 hours on shitty instructions after watching this video was done in 1 hour both chairs and bolted every thing back up.
This is what I have going on with my 99 express van. Very helpful thank you!! Easy to follow and will be easy to fix.
Where did you find the kit I can’t find them anywhere
I have this issue on my 2002 GMC Sierra 4 x 4. About two years ago I purchased a complete front seat kit for both passenger & drivers side. I completely forgot I bought this kit from you (remodeling my laundry room) but today I had the opportunity to perform the drivers side repair. It took about an hour and a half, I cleaned everything, installed your shims, and greased the worm gear/shaft before installing. Wow! this is like brand new! I cannot thank you enough. So happy! And no more clunking movement.
The other noisy rattling thing I addressed was a 77 cent Dealer part......my brake pedal rattled under the dash area when going over a bumpy road. Turns out it was a plastic pivot insert that wore out. (You can tell by wiggling the brake pedal side to side). That took an hour or so. Between these two things I am rattle free to an extent!
Just to be clear, I created the video but am not the person selling the kits.
I searched for a fix on my loose seat problem and presto, my friend Barry had a UA-cam solution with explicit directions. I've known Barry for several years and never knew he had healing powers. Great instructions and video! Do one on World Peace please !
Great video. Just replaced all my shims (bought from the place you suggested) on my sons 1999 Chevy Silverado and these directions are perfect and very easy to follow. Thank you so much!!!!!
Shims where can i get the parts for my van
Excellent video, i have been driving this way for couple years now, pulled the seats out a couple of times did not fix drove me crazy! Thank you so much for the video on how to fix this problem thank goodness for you tube lol god bless.
Awesome Video, Thanks! My 2002 Avalanche Drivers seat rocks! Received my parts today, tomorrow I will fix the issue.
Wonderful job! Man this guy was step by step spot on a dime informative witch makes tho repair a breeze.
Just followed your video to fix my 2000 chevy silverado...not quite as easy as the video but almost. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for this video!! It was a life saver for my seat on my Silverado. Awesomeness!
Thank you so much for the video! It worked wonders on my 2000 Durango. Apparently GM and Dodge shared same driver's seat slide design...Except for some other small differences, overall it was the same procedure! The only thing hard for me to find was a shime, so I ended up a sort of pipe into it. Thanks again, must have saved me at least $300 in labor
Finally someone made a good video on this issue. Thank you so much for the help.
The video was a huge help in fixing the seat in my 2000 Z71. The shims were ordered from the link you provided and arrived within a few days. The only thing you don’t mention in your video is that the shims may need to be sanded down to fit.
Wow! Fantastic instructional video! Very well done, sir.
I just bought a 98 express with this problem. Its driving me nuts, thanks for the run down on this job. Looks like I will be ordering the parts.
I had a similar problem with my 2008 Sebring Convertible. Original owner 100K miles ...still looks/runs like new.
New seat tracks were $1400 !!!!!! Your shim solution made sense, so I solved my issue by making a tapered wedge out of a t handle small engine screwdriver/plug removal tool.
I inserted the wedge at the front of the rail(between rail and seat frame). The seat now moves back and forth/up and down as it did when new ! No more rocking. !!!
Great video sir just completed the task on my o3 sierra I didn't opt to buy the shim kit I made my own by grinding down two sides of some washers I had laying around. I found your video very informative thank you.
I expect that the kit replacement shims are a softer, non-metallic material. It is estimated that this soft shim design accommodates the break away torque of the relatively slow, high torque motor(s) that drive the worm gear. Metallic washers (I assume you used) will likely add too much start up torque to the motor(s); motor(s) may wear out (fail). If this is the case, you are encouraged to make a video on replacing the motor(s).
I'm very excited at seeing this video! My Opel (a GM company) driver's seat moves a little when weight shifts in the car when cornering etc. Very distracting. I hope this will resolve it!
$2.00 locking pliers from harbor freight fixed mine. set it and forget it....***UPDATE*** After more than a year I decided to buy your kit and do it. Easy job.. good little kit. Hardest part is trying to keep the cloth seat clean while taking apart the grimy, greasy worm gear and carrier.
great video. Im working on a 2003 chevy that has the same torx bolts. The passenger side floor is holding water as did my 88 chevy. I hope I wont have to tear to much down as I did with the other one.
Good work. I appreciate the lesson
Thanks.. for showing us how to fix our seats
I have a 2001 dodge and the process was almost the same as shown here. This video was a serious lifesaver.
Just used this video to fix my Chevy Express shaking seats. So easy. Although slightly different then this video.
That was a big help - Thanks!
Great video. After watching, I was able to repair the seat tracks in a 2004 Ford Expedition. The Ford tracks are slightly different. You have to drill out the front track rivet to remove the worm gear follower. The worm gear follower and the metal block that mounts to the track are made of steel on the Ford. I considered making new plastic shims to fit, but the clearance from the center hole to the edge of the block did not allow for much material. Instead, I welded the threaded follower to the metal block. I was careful to center the follower on the holes in the block to avoid any potential wear. I fully greased the drive screw/gear and reassembled. I was able to use a button head bolt in place of the rivet. No more play in the tracks and my seat no longer shifts back and forth on braking and acceleration. Too bad the original design on these tracks was so poor. Not sure why they thought a plastic bushing was necessary in this application. The tracks would have outlasted the vehicle with a solid design.
Excellent! I'm happy to hear that this is helping to some degree on other makes as well.
Tom Hallberg do you have any pictures or more info about how you fixed the expedition? trying to re-shim mine and can't find any info on Google that's any good lol
Nice instructional video! Thanks!
Cool video, many thanks!!
Excellent video. Thank you! Parts on order!
Can you send me the link on where you bought it can’t find it anywhere
You didn’t mention it takes the strength of 10 men to loosen the torx bolts. ****update**** On my 2000 Silverado I had to cut the bolt off underneath the truck where it sticks out with a welded on nut. It was corroded. Will get a new bolt and lockwasher to replace it. Helpful video, thanks.
Nice job mann!!!!
Thanks.....Awesome video
It seems like a common point of failure! My dodge durango has the same problem. Seat is always rocking back and forth.
thanks for a great video
Great video and will get the parts to fix mine. FYI....if you use the link, some cars it says the parts kit doesn't fit....like my 2008 Cadillac CTS.....does. I searched online and saw that Advance Auto sold the exact same Dorman kit with the same part number. So don't always believe the fitment section. The kit for my CTS is $25 at Advance Auto.....$18 on Amazon.
so touching for an excellent video
Good video. But in my Z71 the external torque bolt that holds the work gear in had a kind of round nut on the other end. Not a 15mm as yours did. How do I hold onto a round nut in place if where you used a boxed end of a combo wrench? I've literally taken the back rest completely off the seat frame and can't find anything that can hold it while I remove the bolt. Everything else was just as you've demonstrated. Thanks again
Good video, would you happen know how to move the power seat that does not operate? I have tested the switch and there is continuity on each of the posts.
This is a great video. My Nissan Altima Power Seat got stuck and needs the assembly change. Nissan Service guy is quoting an exorbitant cost. Is there a way to have this fixed in the LA/OC area. Auto upholstery guys are not willing to do this
The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination
THANKS FOR THIS INFO.
Really great video for my '03 dakota. Can you do one on pleasing the wife? Only one thing- the part marked with an L or R has a hump to tell which side is up, but i only got one shot in the video that indicated which was front and back, if it matters. If it doesn't, then thanks a million for the vid. Keep 'em coming.
awesome video thank you :)
do you have a solution for the back of the the seat rattling? if I move the manual recliner handle it stops it for about 10 mins then it rattles and the back of the seat is loose again
Any ideas on how to repair the back adjuster on a old chevy/gm truck?
Very good video, is there a video to show how to separate driver seat backrest from bottom seat. Ty
The socket for the torx nuts on the front are E20. I didn't read all the comments to see if anyone else said it.
I found that you do not need to remove the plastic side covers shown in the first minute of the video. Your boxed end 15mm wrench will fit through the inner part of the slide rail in a circle cut out specifically to get to that nut instead of from the front underside of the rail shown at time stamp 5:15. It saves a minute or two each seat not removing the plastic side covers.
My rear tilt adjust is inop, any instruction for that? Thanks for posting.
You should post another link to the site with the washers in the description.
Why you can't type it in
Can the seat track in a 2018 Equinox be moved back to make more room
Is there any way to make my power seat in my 2005 Chevy move forward more
Thank you very much
Would this also work for a 2001 dodge Dakota.
My driver seat sliding, all from breaking, accelerating I quite driving it cause it literally throws me off.
Hi. Good video. Do you know how to fix the back of the seat when it is loosen for driver seat?
good job thanks
This is one of the most professional videos I have ever come across. Very clear and precise instructions. I don't have this exact problem yet with my seat, my problem is my power seat won't move backwards but it still moves in all other directions.
Just wondering, what GM vehicle is shown in this video?
Thanks for your kind words! It's a 2000 Chevy Silverado. In your case, I suspect the switch is bad. That's where I would start anyway. You may be able to just take it apart and clean it with good results.
Barry Dorfman Yeah, I'm betting on the switch has gone bad since the motor still works in the forward direction. But I'm not going to replace it with a new switch because they cost almost $300 here in Canada. I hate power seats, it's not a matter of IF they're going to break, it's WHEN they're going to break. GM charges ridiculous prices for replacement power seat parts because they know they will break and customers will have no choice but to replace them.
What I'm gonna do is unbolt the seat and remove it, disconnect the drive cable from the horizontal motor, and then use an electric drill to rotate the drive cable and worm gear to move the seat backwards. Once I get it all the way backwards, I gonna leave it in that position for good.
Thank you for the video, what can of grease used ?
what size is the back mounting bolts I know it a 12mm dia. ? I need a replacment
Anyone have info on removing worm gear from an 06 trailblazer? It’s not as straightforward as it is in this video
how can I make my seat go more back than the normal setting . 2001 chevy Tahoe?
When you move it forward and back, it still works but it’s making a funny sound. What is the issue and How do you fix that?
Can you adjust the rail so that the seat sits back about an other 3 or 4 inches in the all the way back extension rail. Pl z lmk 😎
Would it work on the Chevy Captiva as well?
I can’t get that long thingy out I pulled the black top sliding part all the way back but still it gets caught on soemthjng
I've been going crazy dealing with this trying to find a good video and this ones very detailed which I luv but it almost makes it sound too intense for my enjoyment to finish in a days work Wow GM really didn't think that one part through when they did so well on the rest it makes me scratch my head why these would even break to begin with.
great video ! I'm doing This on my c5, but I think I may have mixed up the blocks. do you remember if the block that has the L on it goes on the outside seat rail of the drivers Seat? thanks!
That's wh thg I'm hear my c5 driver goes forward if you get to aggressive with the brakes.
Having same problem with my Nissan Power seat. Any idea how to fix it? Thank you
I need to change the mechinsm itself,rite behind plastic on seat side
My driver side car seat will only move back and fort in short movements before it stops. then I have to press the button again to get the seat going. What would cause that problem?
After adjusting seat the seat moves back into place does anyone know why
Where can I buy the repair kit for a 2004 GMC Envoy?
2007 Tahoe LT Drivers Seat - I want It To Lie Flat ? Can You Take One Apart, And Cut An Extra Notch So It Lies Flat ? And Then Video It ?
Would this fix work for honda?
Good afternoon, what is the name of that part? I have a Chevrolet Silverado and I have the same problem, where can I get that part? Thank you.
Hey how can u move manually the seat from the back position to the front ! ? I have a Chevy Tahoe and the seat is stuck I wanna replace it but I can’t move the seat forward to be able to remove the driver back left side Screw
Frankyllovv _ one possibility would be to remove the two screws (on each side) shown at 4:24 in this video. They’re short so it would probably be doable on the outside rail. The inside would probably be a bear. If you take out the front seat-mount screws, you can probably lift the front of the seat by 1/2” or so which should help with access. Other than that, perhaps you just need to replace a fuse or whatever else it takes to get the motors working again. If it were easy, they wouldn’t pay you the big bucks!
My '07 Acadia doesn't slide back and forth but it rocks back and forth - any idea if your shims would help with my problem?
Very doubtful that my fix would help your situation. Sorry!
Anyone know if this works with chysler sebring ?
I have a question. My 2001 Durango passenger seat slides front and back freely. The motor still raises and lowers the seat, but the front/back does nothing but runs the motor. Any suggestions on how to correct that problem? Originally, it did just rock back and forth, but the shop said they could not get the part to repair. Now it slides freely. So, could it have been the same part that has now completely disintegrated?
Sorry, I don't know anything about Dodge. You'd just have to take it apart to determine what has failed.
We have a 1998 Chevy van and our seat only has one screw on the block that holds the shim block. We can't get the shim block all the way out. Any suggestions??
Audry Tharp no no poo
What would cause the reclining portion of a gm seat to wiggle slightly when set in position
I'm having the same problem any luck fixn
@@miguelhernandez1681 on the specific seat doing it,it uses a coil spring to keep tension on the seat back,somehow the spring is worn or something.
how does the spring g set up wrk on Manual slider 98 Silvetado
Andres, I have no idea. This video is about electric seat control.
Anyone locate the repair kit recently? Need for 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
How many Motoros does it has for the back and forward.? In my 2008 Yukon the rails seems like the inner side rail and the outer side are not match, the 4 wholes where the seat is screed literally match a square
But once is off I took it off, I see the rails are wrong, the outer rial is more front and the inner rail is more to the back.!
There is one motor in each seat. It is certainly possible for the rails to be out-of-sync if they are not in the right position when the cables attaching the rail screws to the motor are inserted.
@@BarryDorfman I tried moving all that mechanism.. seems like yes they not synchronized.. but still.. I kinda put them together and seems like the out is just moving while the inner is stuck. I dnt have those rails like you or wires, mine is a looong metal screw that has a metal frame attached as when it turns it makes the seat slide back or forward
Wish it were that easy for me. No shims and no bolts that allow me to remove the lead screw. Lead screw block is riveted to the rails
good video, same part for trailblazer ?
Thanks. He lists a part for Trailblazer here:
www.gmseatrepair.com/
+Barry Dorfman thank u!
Does this also fix seats that stuck not moving forwards or backwards?
No, that would be something else.
What do you think could be the problem?
SEEKING ADVICE I JUST BROUGHT A 2001 CHJEVY BLAZER THE ELETRIC SEAT DRIVERS SIDE SORT OF ACTS ALIJKE A ROCKING CHAIR IF I LEAQN BACK. WHAT CAUSE? AND ADVICE BROKEN FRAME OR BOLT? THE ELECTRICS WORK JSUT ODD LOSSE ROCKING WAS TOLD NEED NEW SEAT $$$$ BUT WANT FIGUERE OUT HOW TO CHECK IT AND MAYBE SIMPLE FIX BEFORE GOING THAT ROUTE
Dorman now makes a kit for this.
Part #?
Great Video !! Thank You
I own a 1999 Silverado 1500 LS 3 door w/5.3L engine. I can not find my truck listed under any of the ebay sites for this GM sliding/loose seat repair. Anyone have any suggestions where I can purchase this? Thanks.
Looks like it's listed to me:
www.gmseatrepair.com/
When I put in my info on ebay this is the response I get: This part is not compatible with 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Extended Cab Pickup 3-Door 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated.
Peter, there is an email address and phone number on that page. Contact him (which is not me).
@@peterharris8757 Ebay does not realize that there were 2 body styles in 1999. If you have the newer body style then call it a 2000 model. If its the older body style call it a 98 model.