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ryan's camaro · 09-22-2014, 04:27 PM

Hi everyone,

My power seats have been making screeching noises whenever i slide them forwards and backwards. Has anyone lubricated the seat tracks themselves and can share their knowledge on how to accomplish this? Where would I apply the lube? And will white lithium grease be suitable for this application?

Thanks!

Squillo · 09-22-2014, 04:57 PM

I can't imagine it would be too hard to figure out where to put it once you get down there. I would probably use a small application of white lithium as my first choice.

Have you been under the seat to look yet?

CamaroCracka · 09-22-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan's camaro

Hi everyone,

My power seats have been making screeching noises whenever i slide them forwards and backwards. Has anyone lubricated the seat tracks themselves and can share their knowledge on how to accomplish this? Where would I apply the lube? And will white lithium grease be suitable for this application?

Thanks!

I would start with the tracks and if that did not fix it, there is probably a worm gear attached to the motor as well. If it is screeching, it could be the motor itself and damage may have already occurred. I've never personally heard a power seat screech.

White lithium would be my choice, although these days GM probably sells GM seat track lube and that is the only approved lubricant.

JCunningham · 09-22-2014, 10:59 PM

the grease that came on my tracks from the factory is like petroleum jelly. I my have to grease mine sometime as I use them every time i get in and out of the car.

patternpilot · 09-22-2014, 11:11 PM

I have a 2004 Silverado that has a squeaking drivers seat track. I tried everything short of removing the seat, but no joy. No matter where I lubed, it squeaked, and it has the auto exit position as part of the memory function so squeaks every time I get out and in. It has been doing it for years and still works.

The Camaro seat should be easier to remove to get to the mechanism.

SnowyCamaro · 09-23-2014, 06:58 PM

White lithium grease (aerosol) solved my seat squeaking issues, apply with the straw to the worm gear and the upper edges of the w shaped rail. Slide seat back and forth.

Check the seat bolts while you are down there, one could be loose and cause your squeaking.

09-22-2014, 04:27 PM	#1
ryan's camaro Taeng Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 326 View My Garage	Lubricating seat tracks Hi everyone, My power seats have been making screeching noises whenever i slide them forwards and backwards. Has anyone lubricated the seat tracks themselves and can share their knowledge on how to accomplish this? Where would I apply the lube? And will white lithium grease be suitable for this application? Thanks! __________________

09-22-2014, 10:59 PM	#4
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	the grease that came on my tracks from the factory is like petroleum jelly. I my have to grease mine sometime as I use them every time i get in and out of the car. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

09-22-2014, 11:11 PM	#5
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	I have a 2004 Silverado that has a squeaking drivers seat track. I tried everything short of removing the seat, but no joy. No matter where I lubed, it squeaked, and it has the auto exit position as part of the memory function so squeaks every time I get out and in. It has been doing it for years and still works. The Camaro seat should be easier to remove to get to the mechanism. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

09-23-2014, 06:58 PM	#6
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	White lithium grease (aerosol) solved my seat squeaking issues, apply with the straw to the worm gear and the upper edges of the w shaped rail. Slide seat back and forth. Check the seat bolts while you are down there, one could be loose and cause your squeaking. __________________

09-22-2014, 04:57 PM	#2
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	I can't imagine it would be too hard to figure out where to put it once you get down there. I would probably use a small application of white lithium as my first choice. Have you been under the seat to look yet?