Easy fix - Rattling second row bench seat, fourth Gen Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL, & Escalade
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- How to quickly and easily fix the second row bench seat rattle in your fourth Gen (2015 - 2020) Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL, Escalade, and Escalade ESV.
I don't know you, but I love you. I can't believe I lived with this problem so long and it took 10 minutes to fix. My Escalade no longer sounds like an old panel van.
@@doughzimm LOL. Glad it worked for you! If it's of any consequence, the '21 and newer GM full size SUVs have a completely different second row seating system and they don't rattle. ✌️
Thank you Genius !!! Been dealing with this rattle noise for a long time !! 2018 Chevy Suburban
2015 GMC Yukon XL... same issue. Thank you sooooo much. The rattle was driving me crazy.
@@laurenh906 You're welcome! Glad it worked for you!
Thank you sir! Thanks a million. I just had to post this to express my gratitude for sharing your genius idea. You didn't have too but you did it to help others. There are still good people out there!!
Here is my long story. Three years ago I had that problem with my GMC Yukon XL. Since I drive for Uber and Lyft, my ratings plummeted because of that annoying rattling noise. Brought it the dealer who charged me $1300 to replace the whole rail that seats on the floor. At least that is what they said they did.
Fast forward, 1 month ago I upgraded to a 2020 GMC yukon XL . Drove two weeks and the same freakish noise was right back. Just the idea of spending another $1300 was giving me nightmares with my eyes widely opened. Finally decided to go on youtube to see if there is DIY fix I could try. Then, I felt on your video. I read ALLLLLL the comments. Didn't want to miss a bit. Washers, felt tape, uneven number of washers....I did all of that!!! That noise left my car and left my life!!!!!
Be blessed sir and thanks again.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I'm so glad that it helped you! I recently upgraded my 2016 Yukon XL to a 2022 and noticed that the second row seats have a completely different mounting system so hopefully it won't have the same problem!
Currently have a 2017 Yukon xl with 117000 that has started doing this. I can't wait to try this out. It had been driving me crazy. Thanks for sharing!
5 washers under one corner and rattle is gone! thanks for this video!
We’re u getting rattle on high speed or always??
Omg you just made my day. I have been look in all the wrongs places and could not find the place that was making the rattle from that seat location. Thank You this fixed the issue!!!!!
Allen, I can't thank you enough. My 2016 Tahoe developed this annoying rattle and I couldn't figure it out for the life of me. 15 minutes later and I'm one happy camper. Thanks!
Glad it worked for you! Another satisfied customer! 😂
Wow! You saved me a huge headache and my pocket book. In the 2nd row, passenger side bucket seat has been rattling for the last 4 months . Drove myself, my wife , and friends crazy. Both dealership and mechanic recommended I get a new bucket seat. After seeing your video, I gave it a shot. I'll be darn. It worked. Sure there's a slight little rattle. But nothing like before. Only cost me a couple bucks versus a couple grand. Thank you bud!!!
Great to hear! Although I've never tried this fix with the bucket seats, it's nice to know that it works for those as well. Have you tried adding a couple more washers to see if you can get rid of the rattle completely?
Yes sir. Put a couple washers on the bolt below the frame. Took it for a test drive. Less rattle. Back in the garage. Added one more thick washer, and taped the bars. Hit the dirt road. Quiet as a mouse. Thank you sir.
@@joemack3739 did you add the washers on one bolt only or both of that bucket seat. And what brand and width did you use as tape.
@@joemack3739 Can the bucket seat still release electrically by itself or does it need assistance with these modifications?
Thank you so much. This noise was driving me crazy for years.
Strong work!!! This has been driving me crazy on my 2015 Yukon for a year now. My middle seats are buckets, but I am positive this is the issue. Now that I think about it, they never did make noise while somebody was sitting there 😂 Thanks for sharing.
Same on my 2017. I find that putting the seat flat it doesn’t rattle either.
@@TheJustinBurton I wrapped a small piece of sticky backed Velcro (soft side) over that latch that is secured to the floor board and problem solved.
Thank you so much the rattle drove me crazy didnt know where it came from then i noticed when someone sit in the back seat it goes away thanks for share the fix my bro
Can’t tell you thanks enough!
Rattling 2nd row captains chair driver side. Watched your vid and followed steps to insert 3 zinc washers (no slip) under the plate after loosening both bolt down nuts. Retightened and put everything back together, rest drive and…no rattle. Thanks!
2015 Tahoe LTZ with 2nd row captain chairs, so only had to do one side (so far). 15 minutes.
Glad to hear that the fix works on the captain's chairs also!
@Matt Fogle Did you do three washers on just one bolt? Or three on each bolt? I have the issue 2nd row captain seat passenger side. I was just wondering does the plate to be tilted or lifted in general?
@@1971iso I loosened both nuts (two bolts on Captains Chairs) about 1/4” of bolt length and the plate came off the flooring easily. I put 3 washers under the plate and near the bolt closest to middle. I put 2 washers under the plate and near the bolt closest to the door, remembering an earlier comment that recommended different heights being more effective. Minimal I know, but it was effective!
@@mattfogle9397 Oh I see, you just put the washers under the plate not on the bolt under the plate. I can lift the plate of my captain seats all the way up so the bolts are cleared from the plate to then put washers on the bolt and put the plate back. Thank you for letting me know for the height difference.
Thanks for sharing, followed your instructions on my 2016 Escalade with bucket seats and problem solved!
Awesome! Glad it worked for you!
You Sir are a Rock Star! Thank you so much. This was driving me nuts. I have a 2016 Tahoe z71 with buckets in second and one was rattling so bad. A few washers on the interior side bolt area of that seat did the trick. I would say you have to do just one side as if you do both you lift it equally and it still rattles. Thank you so much for posting.
I'm glad it worked for you, and also to know that it works for the second row bucket seats as well!
Thank you 👍 I didn't have any washers so I used stacks of nickels & it worked great 👌
Thank you sir! This was driving me crazy for 2 years specially from the smaller seat in the right side. A few notes from my experience: I did it without removing the side plate cause I was worried I would break any clips, so I just rolled up the carpet a little and the 4 bolts were visible. Also there is a fifth smaller bolt that need some loosing too. And I guess the car in the clip is the long version (Suburban or Yukon XL) because in my shorter wheel base Tahoe, inserting the washers from the edge of the black plate (the one on the 3rd row seats side) was very hard as the floor has like a step up there, so I inserted it from the small openings in the black plate itself (scratched my hand and my wife hand too in the process but that's fine). The seat shaking won't be eliminated %100 but the noises are way less. I inserted 2 washers under the center and 1 washer under the right side, and didn't add any under the left side of the black plate. I assume it needs further experimenting to add and remove washers around each bolt till it is a perfect balance, but I'm happy with the current result. Thanks again sir
You're welcome! Glad it worked out for you!
@@golferal Unfortunately, the rattling is back. I did find a way to fix it for now. I installed two small pieces of bicycle inner tube around the latching rod on the floor and secured each end with a tie wrap. It does make the seat a little harder to latch down but it will if pushed firmly. A wrap or two of electrical tape might be just as effective but I have not tried it. The washers didn't really change the geometry of the latching mechanism and that is where the issue was in my case. I have pictures of what I did but don't see any way to attach to this reply.
For anyone wondering - this is the root cause for the same vibration in the GMT-900 (2007-2014) Suburbans/Tahoes/Yukons as well.
Excellent solution! Thank you for posting.
Such a great video 👍🏽 I just bought a used 2015 Suburban and the rattling was there during the test drive. The dealership said they lubricants worn contact points and insulation was put in where needed but it only deadened the sound slightly. I don’t want to keep taking my car back for something so simple. Thought I needed the whole bench replaced 🤦🏽♀️
I'm glad it worked for you! These are great vehicles but they have a few small annoyances like rattling seats. 😂
Thanks for video was goin thru this wit my 2015 chevy tahoe
This was driving me nuts! My 2015 Escalade had this issue as well.
IM HAVING THAT ISSUE NOW , I JUST FOUND OUT HOW TO STOP THE BACKDOOR FROM RATTLING
You might have nailed down the problem in my 2018 Pacifica as well. I've checked everything on the underbody, had 2 mechanics check all of the suspension components and frame stability, none of us have/had any idea where the rattle noise could be coming from. And it sounds metal v. metal. I know what I'm doing this weekend. Thank you
Thank you thank you thank you!! That was driving me nuts!
I have found that felt tape on the hinges works quite nicely to without even removing the carpet
How do you apply it?
@@keepit100tho you can use velcro too
@@CULVER98 the felt tape sounds like it would damper the vibration better. I'm going to the store to get some today!
@@keepit100tho That’s actually what they use besides dry lube to solve squeaks and rattles in your dashboard to
@@CULVER98 thanks for the idea 💡 I will definitely be back with an update!
This worked like a charm! Thank you for sharing❤
You're very welcome! Glad it worked for you!
Thanks for the video really helpful
Nice Tutorial Easy Fix Video Mr. Ash!...😎
Thank you! Hope I was able to help you out!
(great hack)perfect fix way better than tat expressive foam
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! Worked for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Man I fucking love u, u just saved me $300 I figured let me check YT before I pay this body shop I did the same thing u said with the washers at least peace and quiet on all roads :)
My 2017 Tahoe has this rattle 95,000 km
Only with small middle seat up , folded ok
It’s a bad design. Have same problem with 2016 Chevy Tahoe and repair shop want to charge 1500 to take out the bucket seats and frame. Just to replace the frame on both sides. Really would be great if we could get manufacturer recall on this problem.
Did you put the washers on the screw or just standalone?
Would it had been smarter to slim they actually on the bolt. That would be alot stronger & centered
life saver, thanks. Longterm still keeping down the rattles? Is yours rattling in the rear hatch? These are my two rattle problems but luckily you solved one of them!
It's been about 2 years since I applied the fix and it's been about 95% effective. A random rattle pops up from time to time and then goes away. I haven't had any rattling from the hatch and am 148k miles. 🤞
This didn't actually fix my rattle. I installed a section of bicycle inner tube on the seat latching post at the floor and secured the ends with tie wraps. My rattle is finally gone.
Glad it worked for you!
thank🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Did the sound sound like it was coming from inside the truck or underneath. The sound that I hear sounds like a pipe underneath the truck rattling against the underside. Nobody can find it and it drives me crazy!
Mine was definitely coming from inside. Also, I noticed that the sound would disappear when the seats were occupied. Rattling seats are unfortunately common with these vehicles but this remedy seems to fix the problem!
Check the heat shield around the muffler.
Hi, I have a hard-closing 2nd seat that I have to push hard. Is this solution useful for me?
Not sure. It's worth a try!
Works on 3rd row?
Not sure but I doubt it since the third row seats are mounted differently and don't pivot forward the same as the second row.
What size washers
Doesn't really matter, just use some that are reasonably thick. 👍
@@golferal I wrapped the bars in electrical tape really tight and I purchased a washer set so I’ll install the washers afterwards
I really appreciate you putting the video up I was making people sit in the back so I couldn’t hear it lol
Finished this DIY fix yesterday and it appears to have worked like a charm. Thanks for the solution!!
For the good of any future readers, I used 5/16 x 1-1/4 thick fender washers. I was concerned about any slippage of discs within each stack I created, so I super-glued the 2-3 I used to themselves when building a stack.
Clearly this is a known issue that they fixed with newer models. Found this Service Bulletin on the issue. static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/SB-10081049-2280.pdf
Thanks for the info and I'm glad that the fix worked for you!
Did you put the washers on the screw or just standalone?
Just under the plate between it and the floor pan. They absolutely stay in place when you tighten everything down.