Broken Passenger Seatback Latch

SWZL11LE · 07-01-2019, 08:44 PM

Well, I guess it was about time, after almost 5 months of ownership, I had my first problem with my ZLE.

The passenger seatback latch doesn't work anymore. Physically it is there, you can still lift it, but the seatback won't release to let passengers in the back.

Probably the 2nd or 3rd time it has ever been used, it looks like the cable popped off from somewhere from the middle of the seat.

Anyone else had this problem?

I'd hate to have a dealer take my seat out or open up the seat to try to fix this issue, given that the dealers in my area are not even competent enough to change the oil in this car.

HogmanZL1 · 07-14-2019, 10:34 AM

I had an issue with my passenger latch as well but mine was still functioning. the plastic trim around the handle had popped out and wouldnt stay in place. the pull handle also wouldnt drop nicely back into place.

seems like a different issue if yours wont release the seat. they had to order a new piece for mine and working.

good luck.

avalonandl · 07-15-2019, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SWZL11LE

Well, I guess it was about time, after almost 5 months of ownership, I had my first problem with my ZLE.

The passenger seatback latch doesn't work anymore. Physically it is there, you can still lift it, but the seatback won't release to let passengers in the back.

Probably the 2nd or 3rd time it has ever been used, it looks like the cable popped off from somewhere from the middle of the seat.

Anyone else had this problem?

I'd hate to have a dealer take my seat out or open up the seat to try to fix this issue, given that the dealers in my area are not even competent enough to change the oil in this car.

An Auto upholstery shop can fix it easily- they have the tools.

aldrinknows · 07-25-2019, 06:42 PM

Just experienced this mine as well. Any DIY fix?

SWZL11LE · 08-28-2019, 12:12 PM

I am going to take it to the dealer to see, as long as they don't try to remove the seat, they can fix it. I just don't trust them enough to have them remove a seat and put it back in, have had horrible experiences with the local dealers here.

Last thing I need is damaged/scratched interior panels.

aldrinknows · 09-12-2019, 05:35 PM

Let us know how it goes.

protovack · 09-22-2019, 01:12 PM

Ive taken my seats out to do the seat recline mod and it isnt that hard

07-01-2019, 08:44 PM	#1
SWZL11LE Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Miami Posts: 128	Broken Passenger Seatback Latch Well, I guess it was about time, after almost 5 months of ownership, I had my first problem with my ZLE. The passenger seatback latch doesn't work anymore. Physically it is there, you can still lift it, but the seatback won't release to let passengers in the back. Probably the 2nd or 3rd time it has ever been used, it looks like the cable popped off from somewhere from the middle of the seat. Anyone else had this problem? I'd hate to have a dealer take my seat out or open up the seat to try to fix this issue, given that the dealers in my area are not even competent enough to change the oil in this car.

07-14-2019, 10:34 AM	#2
HogmanZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 79	I had an issue with my passenger latch as well but mine was still functioning. the plastic trim around the handle had popped out and wouldnt stay in place. the pull handle also wouldnt drop nicely back into place. seems like a different issue if yours wont release the seat. they had to order a new piece for mine and working. good luck.

07-25-2019, 06:42 PM	#4
aldrinknows Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: CA Posts: 18	Just experienced this mine as well. Any DIY fix?

08-28-2019, 12:12 PM	#5
SWZL11LE Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Miami Posts: 128	I am going to take it to the dealer to see, as long as they don't try to remove the seat, they can fix it. I just don't trust them enough to have them remove a seat and put it back in, have had horrible experiences with the local dealers here. Last thing I need is damaged/scratched interior panels.

09-12-2019, 05:35 PM	#6
aldrinknows Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: CA Posts: 18	Let us know how it goes.

09-22-2019, 01:12 PM	#7
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	Ive taken my seats out to do the seat recline mod and it isnt that hard

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