Driver's seat memory-doesn't always work

2023ZL1RapidBlue · 06-19-2023, 05:17 PM

Hello folks,

Has anyone experienced the seat not either moving upon exit or moving forward upon entry randomly?

Both options are set up in the infotainment vehicle settings but this thing goes haywire sometimes by not moving the seat accordingly.
What I've done in the past is go into the settings and disable and enable it back on again and it works again consistently for like a week or so.

Any clues here?

gblaue · 06-19-2023, 05:31 PM

Same with mine from day one. I just learned to live with it.

2023ZL1RapidBlue · 06-19-2023, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gblaue

Same with mine from day one. I just learned to live with it.

Ok, at least I'm not alone.

arpad_m · 06-19-2023, 08:57 PM

Looks like I'm lucky, mine has worked 100% of the time for 5 years. One would think eight model years should be enough to iron out all these kinks, but hey,this is GM

If it makes you guys feel better, my wife has a Traverse with a known flaw that GM didn't fix from 2009 (first MY) to 2017 (last MY before refresh), I'll have to take it in, the gauge cluster needs to come out and get replaced... unless she can live with it (hint, hint

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willzilla · 06-19-2023, 10:19 PM

No issues as of yet but I've pretty much set my seat position and have never adjusted it since and I don't use the auto exit stuff as I figure this will wear out the motors fairly quick with how things go with cars these days, lol.

BanOne · 06-20-2023, 06:43 AM

So it is not a glitch it is a design. I noticed this as well and it has to do with setting the parking break before you turn the car off (I am assuming you have a manual). If you set the brake and then turn the car off the seat will go to the exit position and then when you get back in it will return to the driving position once the car is started. If you set the brake after you turn the car off the seat wont move.

BunnyBoy · 06-20-2023, 08:18 AM

My seat moves forward when I open the door... I'm 6'3 so I have to get my hand down fast enough to stop it from smashing my legs. Not sure how I stop it from doing this.

LT4Greg · 06-20-2023, 08:33 AM

My 2017 ZL1 is the same way which is not an issue with me.

gblaue · 06-20-2023, 09:34 AM

I think If I start the car in neutral, the seat does not move into the memory location, But, if I start the car in `1st gear, it will move most of the way into the memory location. It's weird.

FarmerFran · 06-20-2023, 09:43 AM

If vehicle is in running it does not work. Car has to be off then it will activate when you open the door. I have tested this a few times.

L98 Z28 · 06-20-2023, 09:44 AM

The parking brake has to be set for it to move forward when I get in. Took a while to figure that out. It always moves back for exit. This is a 2017 M6.

DamonZ28 · 06-20-2023, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BunnyBoy

My seat moves forward when I open the door... I'm 6'3 so I have to get my hand down fast enough to stop it from smashing my legs. Not sure how I stop it from doing this.

Set your seat where you want it to go when you turn off the car. Hold the SET button until it beeps, then IMMEDIATEDLY press the Seat Exit button. Then it should start moving to that seat seating when you turn off the car, instead of cramming you forward into the dash.

RobZL1 · 06-20-2023, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanOne

So it is not a glitch it is a design. I noticed this as well and it has to do with setting the parking break before you turn the car off (I am assuming you have a manual). If you set the brake and then turn the car off the seat will go to the exit position and then when you get back in it will return to the driving position once the car is started. If you set the brake after you turn the car off the seat wont move.

Excellent. This has been bothering me since I got the car. I'm sure it's in the manual, but who reads that.

Now I know why the seat never moves to my set position when I start my car in my garage... I never set the parking brake in my garage. Easy solution! LOL

thanks for the intel!

gblaue · 06-20-2023, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DamonZ28

Set your seat where you want it to go when you turn off the car. Hold the SET button until it beeps, then IMMEDIATEDLY press the Seat Exit button. Then it should start moving to that seat seating when you turn off the car, instead of cramming you forward into the dash.

Exit works every time. It’s a crapshoot whether I need to manually push the preset button, or not, to move the seat into position.

06-19-2023, 05:17 PM	#1
2023ZL1RapidBlue Drives: ZL1, S2000 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Connecticut Posts: 60	Driver's seat memory-doesn't always work Hello folks, Has anyone experienced the seat not either moving upon exit or moving forward upon entry randomly? Both options are set up in the infotainment vehicle settings but this thing goes haywire sometimes by not moving the seat accordingly. What I've done in the past is go into the settings and disable and enable it back on again and it works again consistently for like a week or so. Any clues here? Last edited by 2023ZL1RapidBlue; 06-19-2023 at 05:58 PM.

06-19-2023, 05:31 PM	#2
gblaue Drives: 2017 Bright Yellow ZL1 6spd Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central MA Posts: 642	Same with mine from day one. I just learned to live with it. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Bright Yellow w/ black center stripe, 6 speed, CF gas door, PDR, Navi

06-19-2023, 08:57 PM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,627 View My Garage	Looks like I'm lucky, mine has worked 100% of the time for 5 years. One would think eight model years should be enough to iron out all these kinks, but hey,this is GM If it makes you guys feel better, my wife has a Traverse with a known flaw that GM didn't fix from 2009 (first MY) to 2017 (last MY before refresh), I'll have to take it in, the gauge cluster needs to come out and get replaced... unless she can live with it (hint, hint ) __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

06-19-2023, 10:19 PM	#5
willzilla D3RPZILLA Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 a10 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 642 View My Garage	No issues as of yet but I've pretty much set my seat position and have never adjusted it since and I don't use the auto exit stuff as I figure this will wear out the motors fairly quick with how things go with cars these days, lol. __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 Satin Steel w/a10/PDR/CF/Red Belts/Navigation Website: z1lla.com \| YouTube: youtube.d3rpzilla.com YouTube Playlists: Performance Mods \| Interior & Exterior Mods \| Other Mods

06-20-2023, 06:43 AM	#6
BanOne Drives: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 210	Seat not moving So it is not a glitch it is a design. I noticed this as well and it has to do with setting the parking break before you turn the car off (I am assuming you have a manual). If you set the brake and then turn the car off the seat will go to the exit position and then when you get back in it will return to the driving position once the car is started. If you set the brake after you turn the car off the seat wont move.

06-20-2023, 08:18 AM	#7
BunnyBoy Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: SD Posts: 51	My seat moves forward when I open the door... I'm 6'3 so I have to get my hand down fast enough to stop it from smashing my legs. Not sure how I stop it from doing this.

06-20-2023, 08:33 AM	#8
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	My 2017 ZL1 is the same way which is not an issue with me. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

06-20-2023, 09:34 AM	#9
gblaue Drives: 2017 Bright Yellow ZL1 6spd Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central MA Posts: 642	I think If I start the car in neutral, the seat does not move into the memory location, But, if I start the car in `1st gear, it will move most of the way into the memory location. It's weird. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Bright Yellow w/ black center stripe, 6 speed, CF gas door, PDR, Navi

06-20-2023, 09:43 AM	#10
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,033	If vehicle is in running it does not work. Car has to be off then it will activate when you open the door. I have tested this a few times. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

06-20-2023, 09:44 AM	#11
L98 Z28 Drives: 2017 ZL1 6spd Convertible NFG Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 109	The parking brake has to be set for it to move forward when I get in. Took a while to figure that out. It always moves back for exit. This is a 2017 M6.

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