Seats - Back Chucking Fore/Aft On Braking & Acceleration
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 73-16-03
Date: March, 1997
Subject:
Seat Back Chucking (Slight Fore/Aft Movement) on Braking and Acceleration (Replace Recliner Mechanism)
Models:
1995-96 Buick Regal
1995-96 Chevrolet Lumina
1995-96 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1995-96 Pontiac Grand Prix
Sedans only - Built with Split Seats (RPO AM6) or Bucket Seats (RPO AR9)
Condition
Some owners may comment that the seat backs may have slight fore/aft movement (chucking) on braking or acceleration.
Cause
Condition may be due to clearances within the seat back recliner mechanism.
Correction
Replace the recliner mechanism with a later model recliner mechanism identified by the part numbers listed below.
Parts Information
Description P/N
Right Side 16792244
Left Side 16792245
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation Description Labor Time
C6510 Right Side Use published labor
C6511 Left Side operation time.