tail_lights

Mine are 'iffy' as well. Sometimes they feel like they are really working and sometimes I have to look to see if I even turned them on. My first Stingray with the suede inserts and vented seats seemed to work waaayyyy better than the ones in the new Z

Flame Red

Maybe it is hit of miss? But I live in the Florida Inferno and they both work great on both seats. I do nothing special, just turn them on. Leave the AC in Auto. I can definitely tell they are running as you can hear the fan moving air and they are very effective. Black interior so it would be hotter than hell without them when the car sits in the sun.

Maybe it has to do with how high the seats are adjusted?

Hoonose

Until our last remodel we had swamp coolers, and they worked fine up until 128. As long as it is dry heat.

Chevy Cust Svc

We’re sorry to hear that your seat cooling feature isn’t working, l2vette. We understand that you’re seeking advice from other forum others, but if you decide to have your dealer take a look, we’d be happy to help facilitate an appointment. Feel free to send a private message if you’re interested.

Best,
Lauren E
Chevrolet Customer Care

Bunk

First, get out your powerful vacuum and suck out any dust or debris, which may be in the pin holes in the seats. It seems to help the airflow.

I keep my car in Southern California, where it's always hot.

I put on the AC with all the air flow all going to the floor. That is to cool off the cabin lower part. Then I turn off the AC and just use vent. That keeps the air relatively cool for a long time as long as I keep moving. If I get into stop and go, I just turn the AC back on again for a bit. It works!

I also do this when the top is off my coupe.

Steve_R

As a Customer Care representative, I would have thought you'd know that, as others have already said, there is no seat cooling feature on a C7.

l2vette

Thank you Laura!
I was hoping there was a quick fix to the problem.
I try to avoid service work at the dealer, one of my last Corvettes went in for an air conditioning charge and I ended up getting a good news/bad news phone call. Good news, A/C fixed, bad news we backed a truck into the front of your Corvette and now needs body work!!

Chevy Cust Svc

l2vette,

We understand and we’re sorry to hear about your previous dealership experience. In any case, don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance to you in the future.

Kindly,
Lauren E
Chevrolet Customer Care

l2vette

Lauren, as most of us here are car nuts, it would be helpful to provide service information for issues with our cars right now, not in the future!!
The car is awesome, so should be the support.
Thank you,
l2vette

BenCasey

So should the support? they are paying people to monitor a forum. And they do report service information.

I think just the "thank you" would have sufficed..

BenCasey

She's trying to help dude.. Who cares if her terminology is totally accurate?

2016 first zo6

I took my Z in for an oil change recently after a track session. At the dealer, the service guy informed me that there was either a recall or tsb on the ventilated seats. They did something with a software flash?
I didn't have any complaints before hand. Now, when the passenger seat is empty, I can hear the seat if it's on high. Wife says it works better. I think it's the same on my side.
FYI.

2016 first zo6

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-z06-discussion/3828389-had-my-z-serviced-today.html#post1592297050

2016 first zo6

This is what the paperwork said.
Checked paperwork. Says open recall #37030
States : technician programmed BCM in the vehicle as per recall instructions.
The billing # was: 9102177.

corvettkb15

There is a software recall. Perform Recall 37030 Heat and Vent seats. Found this out when I went in to get the software update so I can use my android phone through the information center

l2vette

Really!!
Thanks for your opinion.

djpatrick35

They seat coolers are fair at best. Don't expect your derriere to turn to ice with 'em.

l2vette

Thanks for good info. I will look into that.

volvos80

I have a similar problem and here is what you do to verify if it works. Turn everything off in the car so it is very quiet inside. Then turn on the heat ventilation and you should hear the blower start under the seat. The three speeds allow you to hear a slower running fan.
My problem is that when the blower starts, it revs up to a high speed, and then right away slows down to about 1/2 the noise level while my passenger seat stays at top speed when the 3 bars are lit on the switch. Not my driver seat however, so I may have to take it in. Just listen in a quiet car and you hear it working - if it is working

tunaman

This does have a bearing, as most set the seat as close to the floor and limit the amount of space for circulation.

As many stated, it helps to direct the AC to the floor, either exclusively or bi-level.

They are subtle but effective - I do feel it when I turn it on, but after a short while I no longer notice. However, my back and butt don't sweat as with non-vented leather seats.

Lastly, you can also test using a paper towel or sheet... Place it on the seat bottom and turn the fan on and you should see it rise a little from the flow.