Anyone finding the seats uncomfortable?
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chivalryder
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I actually find the seats quite comfortable, compared to what I have sat in, in the past!
I've done 5 hour drives in this car, non-stop, and had absolutely no aches or pains while sitting in the car, or when I got out.
I have now adjusted the seat into a very "racecar"-esque position. That is, stock/sports car seating, not open-wheel. I find it very comfortable and makes it so I don't even use the arm rests, even when I'm in the car for hours at a time. My hands never leave the steering wheel.
I've set the seat back so it is near vertical. When sitting up straight, the hair on the back of my head rubs the headrest, but I don't actually rest my head on the 'rest. I've then got the seat lowered as far as it can go, and pulled the wheel out as far as it'll go.
The next thing I did was slide the seat forward to the point where my arms are near parallel with my body and the elbows are bent 90 degrees. This puts me in a position that is VERY easy on the arms, and it's easy to manipulate the wheel and pedals completely without any discomfort. It's also a very aggressive seating position that makes it easy to see everything and lets me handle the car quickly. If that makes any sense.
I've done 5 hour drives in this car, non-stop, and had absolutely no aches or pains while sitting in the car, or when I got out.
I have now adjusted the seat into a very "racecar"-esque position. That is, stock/sports car seating, not open-wheel. I find it very comfortable and makes it so I don't even use the arm rests, even when I'm in the car for hours at a time. My hands never leave the steering wheel.
I've set the seat back so it is near vertical. When sitting up straight, the hair on the back of my head rubs the headrest, but I don't actually rest my head on the 'rest. I've then got the seat lowered as far as it can go, and pulled the wheel out as far as it'll go.
The next thing I did was slide the seat forward to the point where my arms are near parallel with my body and the elbows are bent 90 degrees. This puts me in a position that is VERY easy on the arms, and it's easy to manipulate the wheel and pedals completely without any discomfort. It's also a very aggressive seating position that makes it easy to see everything and lets me handle the car quickly. If that makes any sense.
I agree, the seats are very uncomfortable. It took me about 5 months to find a tolerable position. I sent about $200.00 on seat cushions, back rests, and lumbar pillows to no avail. If anyone ever moves this seat I'll be ready to kill. The seats seem to be made for skinny people. At 5' 9" and 240 lbs the bolsters cut into thighs and back in all the wrong places.
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Macehammer
New member
My seat is all the way down, pushed all the way back on its rail, and the seat back is adjusted forward some.
This keeps my head from the ceiling, I'm 6ft2. It keeps my legs comfortable, and the swayback forward a bit creates some lumbar support.
I drive 65 mi each direction for work. My RS seats are the most comfortable seats I have had in a car.
This keeps my head from the ceiling, I'm 6ft2. It keeps my legs comfortable, and the swayback forward a bit creates some lumbar support.
I drive 65 mi each direction for work. My RS seats are the most comfortable seats I have had in a car.
Swordsmith
242hp/252 ft-lbs BNR EFI
I'm 5'6 and 180 lbs, down from 200. Seat is very comfortable for me, although I have to have it all the way up, and can't imagine anyone shorter being able to see comfortably while driving without some form of cushion. It gets moved frequently, my girlfriend likes it further forward and my 6'3" son has to put the seat all the way to the bottom. I think though that the car is better fitted to him than it is to me!
I have two small complaints. One is that the armrest is useless, set way too high and can't be adjusted up or down. The second is that it is nearly impossible for me to get my wallet out of my pants while strapped in, if I want to hit a drive through or have to pay a toll. The seat holds me in place nicely in tight turns but that same shaping also prevents me lifting a cheek enough to get a hand into the pocket.
Oh, and the headrests are worse than useless, set as intended they force my chin down, set reversed they don't touch my head unless I lean way back. I yanked them all, three are in my removed parts trophy room, one is in the hatch for those rare people who actually want one; my son likes one on long trips for instance.
I have two small complaints. One is that the armrest is useless, set way too high and can't be adjusted up or down. The second is that it is nearly impossible for me to get my wallet out of my pants while strapped in, if I want to hit a drive through or have to pay a toll. The seat holds me in place nicely in tight turns but that same shaping also prevents me lifting a cheek enough to get a hand into the pocket.
Oh, and the headrests are worse than useless, set as intended they force my chin down, set reversed they don't touch my head unless I lean way back. I yanked them all, three are in my removed parts trophy room, one is in the hatch for those rare people who actually want one; my son likes one on long trips for instance.
Quinton Exler
New member
My only issue is the cluster and where i located my gauge, gotta move a lot to see it all. 130lbs 5'10"
chivalryder
New member
Your head isn't supposed to touch the head rests (the actual name is head restraint) while you're driving. They're only there to keep you from breaking your neck should you collide with anything while driving. If you have your seat set up in a way that your head is forced to rest against the head restraint, you're doing it wrong.
Macehammer
New member
I think you are all too short. Seems tall guys like the seats, and the armrest sits fine for me to do my "one hand on the wheel and gangster lean"
Which I do everywhere. Everywhere.
Which I do everywhere. Everywhere.
GeneralZod
New member
I believe the Sonic seat are some of the best. If anything a tad soft. Lumbar is lacking, but for stock they are great. If you have issues finding the correct position, adjust the wheel and seat at the same time.
The Cruze seats are unacceptable.
The Cruze seats are unacceptable.
ColonelPanic
Banned
I'm a short, scrawny guy (5'7"/130lbs) and find the seats to be very comfortable. The driver's seat is lacking the additional adjustments my previous subcompact had (8 way vs 6 way on the Sonic.) While I sometimes miss the ability to independently adjust the height of front and rear of the seat, the Sonic's seats are far softer and that's a trade I can live with.
If there was anything I had to complain about with the driving position, the console seems to intrude on my right knee just a little.
If there was anything I had to complain about with the driving position, the console seems to intrude on my right knee just a little.
Stew
Sedans Rule!
I'm 5'9" 180lb and it took me a few weeks to find my sweet spot. The driver arm rest is too high for my taste so I'll never use it and I wish the head rest had some fore/aft adjustment, but I typically spend several hours a day in my car and it's pretty comfy.
When I find I'm getting uncomfortable it's usually because I let traffic start getting to me and I start tensing my neck muscles which starts giving me a headache, when I recognize I'm doing this then I can make an effort to relax and take it easy.
When I find I'm getting uncomfortable it's usually because I let traffic start getting to me and I start tensing my neck muscles which starts giving me a headache, when I recognize I'm doing this then I can make an effort to relax and take it easy.
Swordsmith
242hp/252 ft-lbs BNR EFI
Set as from the factory, it is nearly impossible for my head NOT to touch them, they force me to lean my head forward if my back is against the seatback. The slight added feeling of safety wouldn't be worth the guaranteed monthly chiropractic bills.
Set in reverse, they aren't merely hovering a short distance behind my head, they are way back, my head would have plenty of time to build velocity before contacting them. Meanwhile, they obstruct vision.
For someone taller like my son, they're great (reversed) and don't have any of those problems. For me... no thanks, until someone comes up with an aftermarket substitute that has an adjustable angle, I'll just do without.
AdorableKaren
Asian Elite
I'm short, short 
but seats seem fine to me. I like the stiff rs seats. I found a comfortable position and I hate when people change my seating adjustments around!
but seats seem fine to me. I like the stiff rs seats. I found a comfortable position and I hate when people change my seating adjustments around!
chivalryder
New member
I don't really see how the headrests can force your head forward like that either. I find that really strange.
Could you show us pictures?
Could you show us pictures?
Stew
Sedans Rule!
The more upright you have the seatback the more they do that, conversely the more you lean the seat back the less that happens.
Kuntryboy865
New member
Well the seats in the sonic aren't the most comfortable they are far from the worst, my old truck had zero padding it sucked driving it. After coming from my recent rental (2013 chevy impala) I wish I could of taken the seats from that car and put them in the sonic.
Chevrolet Customer Care
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Thank you for the feedback on Sonic seats! I will be sure to pass all of your comments along!
Vanessa,
GM Customer Service
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GM Customer Service