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Drivers Power Seat Bind Or Noise - keywords adjuster back click clunk forth forward inoperative left move pop snap switch

Subject:Drivers Power Seat Bind or Noise

Models:2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, EXT, ESV
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali
With RPO AN3



This PI was superseded to update model years. Please discard PIT4255.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some owners may comment on their Drivers Power Seat binding or making noise when being adjusted. This concern may be caused by the Horizontal Motor or the Horizontal Position Sensor not properly seated as shown below.


Object Number: 1888193  Size: SH

Object Number: 1888194  Size: SH

Recommendation/Instructions:

To correct this concern do NOT replace the complete seat adjuster. Properly seat the Horizontal Motor and/or Horizontal Position Sensor as shown.


Object Number: 1888195  Size: SH

Object Number: 1888196  Size: SH

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.