How to Stop Middle Seat from moving forward

Asked by DoLola Oct 20, 2023 at 02:16 AM about the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2003 chevy Suburban 1500, the middle row bench
seat is a 70/30 split. The top (part you rest your back
on) of the larger side (behind drivers seat  - middle of
vehicle) will not stay latched or "locked" into place.
When you brake hard it slightly moves forward, like
it’s going to fold.

2 Answers

202,485

The latch mechanism is just worn out. It's a twenty year old car and things do occasionally need work. See if you can access the latches and lubricate them with WD-40. that might be enough to displace the dust & gunk build-up and that might do it.

202,485

The latch mechanism is just worn out. It's a twenty year old car and things do occasionally need work. See if you can access the latches and lubricate them with WD40. that might be enough to displace the dust & gunk build-up and that might do it.

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