Seat Frame Rust & trim issues

[ChevySanic]

*UPDATE*
I originally posted this topic in http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/new-member-forum/15400-2013-sonic.html

This is what my seats look like in my 2013 Sonic LT.:sadbanana:

DRIVER SEAT

PASSENGER SEAT

TRIM

My Sonic is currently at the dealer ship.
I will post more updates and photos here!

 

[Breezybro]

I'm literally sitting at the dealership right now and one of the problems they are looking at is the front passenger door sticker, window side. It is also bubbling up.


Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk.

2013 Chevy Sonic RS 1.4l 6M Black Granite Metallic

 

[ChevySanic]

MAN! LOL. All my other trim is good just not the driver. My problem is probably the humidity in Florida. its been hot and rainy all summer.

 

[SouthFLSonic]

MAN! LOL. Its just my driver side also. All my other trim is good just not the driver. My problem is probably the humidity in Florida. its been hot and rainy all summer.

I am down in Miami and my seat frames look the same and have almost since I picked it up, no issues with any of the trim so I doubt it is humidity and it probably was just installed poorly.

 

[ChevySanic]

Hmm..That could be the issue. You should get your seats changed. The rust will just get worse. I went from a rusted out blazer to my sonic. SO I hate RUST especially on a new car.

 

[SouthFLSonic]

Hmm..That could be the issue. You should get your seats changed. The rust will just get worse. I went from a rusted out blazer to my sonic. SO I hate RUST especially on a new car.

I thought about mentioning to them several times but I am always in a rush that I forget or run out of time. Next trip in I will def bring it up since my visits are more frequent now since I am back to driving 140+ miles per day for work.

Where abouts are you located in Florida?

 

[ChevySanic]

I am from Daytona Beach.

That was my problem I just kept forgetting to mention it every time I've gone in. I was cleaning my car and I noticed again and that is when I decided to call and make an appointment.

 

[SouthFLSonic]

Oh nice, I grew up in Ormond/Daytona area most my life and have lots of friends up that way and make a trip every few months for a visit.

Miss the area but glad I got out when I did as most my friends there are stuck doing the same crap we were doing 10-15 years ago and nothing changes lol.

 

[ChevySanic]

I've been saying that about Daytona for ever. Nothing changes here at all. haha

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Hi ChevySanic,

I'm very sorry that you are experiencing seat frame rust and trim concerns with your Sonic. I understand that your vehicle is at the dealership in regard to this. If you have any questions or need any further help we are here! Feel free to send us a private message with your full contact information, VIN, current mileage, and dealership name. We will be happy to help!

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[RMinNJ]

seat frame rust

My seats frames on my 2012 LT are rusting exactly like the pictures.

My dealer said it was not an issue; would not repair under warranty.

I have 10K miles on the car.

 

[ChevySanic]

*UPDATE*

My dealership is replacing my front seats, and is having a company come out to fix my Trim.
They said it may be a few days. So they are going to be loaning me a car for the time being.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

We're very happy to hear that your concern is in the process of being resolved, ChevySanic! We are again here if you ever have any questions or concerns.

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[ChevySanic]

We're very happy to hear that your concern is in the process of being resolved, ChevySanic! We are again here if you ever have any questions or concerns.

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Thank you guys for the concern. Goes to show chevy is top in customer care.

 

[ChevySanic]

My seats frames on my 2012 LT are rusting exactly like the pictures.

My dealer said it was not an issue; would not repair under warranty.

I have 10K miles on the car.

They should get you new seats. They seem shocked that my seats were rusted.

 

[RMinNJ]

They should get you new seats. They seem shocked that my seats were rusted.

Hmm, well I am talking to the service manager tomorrow.. They are going to attempt some repairs again on my weatherstripping and radio. I'll be talking to the service manager and I will ask.

But...big but..when you say replace the seats what does that mean...will they
put whole new seats in including new cushions, headrest etc ?

 

[ChevySanic]

I'm pretty sure the whole seat. They didn't go much into that. Im going tomorrow to set up an appointment and I will ask if the whole seat is being replace or just the frame.

The dealer fixed my trim and ordered seats (possibly just the frame) they will be in next week. I will definitely let you know if they replace the entire seat or just the frame.

 

[jgrote]

RMinNJ, time to contact Kristen in customer care. You are the reason she hangs out here everyday. Give her something to do.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Thank you guys for the concern. Goes to show chevy is top in customer care.

Anytime, ChevySanic!

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[ChevySanic]

Just dropped my sonic off at dealers.
They are getting me new seats cushion and frame. Anyways I have found more rust in my center cup holder area. I opened up the cup holder and saw that my metal under there was rusted.. that makes me think there is more rust than I thought...



Also a few days ago i started up my sonic and pressed my foot on the breaks to move it from park to reverse.
When I did that my shifter knob made a loud click sound and the knob vibrates. This only happens when the gear is in park and I press the breaks down. (Automatic trans)
I notified the dealership.