Any new cloth seat pictures?

[Supermans]

Originally Posted by Shurenuff

I thought the complete seating surface (including the side bolsters) would be leather. Is it really just the perforated portion that's leather?

Apparently not..I'm definitely getting the 1SS and just upgrading the sound system..

[EllwynX]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Are you double clicking the submit button or just single clicking it? On other forums I visit if you double click you'll get a double post. Sometimes when I'm really bored I click as fast as I can and see how many duplicate posts I can get in before the message comes up saying I posted to often and have to wait. It's real easy to do this is you have a slow connection or if your computer lags a bit while loading the new page.

No, I just click it once. It doesn't seem to be happening today though.

[EllwynX]

Originally Posted by Shurenuff

I thought the complete seating surface (including the side bolsters) would be leather. Is it really just the perforated portion that's leather?

That's how it is in our '08 Equinox Sport. Only the perforated areas are real leather.

[UCF w00t]

So will the cloth seats have the leatherette on the sides and just cloth in the middle? Or is the cloth in the test mule more similar to production? My truck has cloth and it's cloth over the whole seat.

[RetroDude]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

So will the cloth seats have the leatherette on the sides and just cloth in the middle? Or is the cloth in the test mule more similar to production? My truck has cloth and it's cloth over the whole seat.

The LS, 1LT and 1SS seats will be all cloth! NO leatherette will be applied.

[Boba Vette]

Cloth collects dust, feels cheap and stains easily.

Leather or leatherette... go big or go home.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Boba Vette

Cloth collects dust, feels cheap and stains easily.

Leather or leatherette... go big or go home.

Leather's expensive, cracks over time, and cuts easily...

Cloth or fabric. What's wrong with it?

[RetroDude]

Originally Posted by Boba Vette

Cloth collects dust, feels cheap and stains easily.

Leather or leatherette... go big or go home.

Cloth seats hold their shape for years! ... Leather stretches, wrinkles and cracks quickly

Not sure where the stains come into effect for you, but I could find you some DEPENDS if you think they would be needed!

Sorry man, just had to say it!

[UCF w00t]

The driver's seat cloth in my truck (only 2.5yrs old) has become a lil wrinkly/stretched/distorted. Leather does pretty much the same thing so I dunno....

[RetroDude]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

The driver's seat cloth in my truck (only 2.5yrs old) has become a lil wrinkly/stretched/distorted. Leather does pretty much the same thing so I dunno....

You have a factory warranty which should cover this if your truck is still under the allowed mileage. If it is, have them replace it quickly as this shouldn't of happen at all to the cloth, but may actually be a result of the foam cushioning inside the seat breaking down. Anyways, check it out with your dealer ASAP!

[UCF w00t]

Originally Posted by RetroDude

You have a factory warranty which should cover this if your truck is still under the allowed mileage. If it is, have them replace it quickly as this shouldn't of happen at all to the cloth, but may actually be a result of the foam cushioning inside the seat breaking down. Anyways, check it out with your dealer ASAP!

They'll cover that? I would think that would be considered normal wear and tear. I'm only at ~20kmiles; well inside the warranty period.

[RetroDude]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

They'll cover that? I would think that would be considered normal wear and tear. I'm only at ~20kmiles; well inside the warranty period.

Can you post a picture here so that I can see what you mean by damage. All trim defects are covered by the base warranty ( 3 yr / 36,000 miles I believe in the US ) and should be repaired free of charge. Perhaps, your seat cushion has simply come loose and needs a simple adjustment?

[UCF w00t]

Originally Posted by RetroDude

Can you post a picture here so that I can see what you mean by damage. All trim defects are covered by the base warranty ( 3 yr / 36,000 miles I believe in the US ) and should be repaired free of charge. Perhaps, your seat cushion has simply come loose and needs a simple adjustment?

Here they are. Basically like a lump in the middle. The foam underneath is fine it seems but the cloth seems to have stretched out and sticks up when not sat on. Thanks for takin a look!!!

[RetroDude]

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

Here they are. Basically like a lump in the middle. The foam underneath is fine it seems but the cloth seems to have stretched out and sticks up when not sat on. Thanks for takin a look!!!

WOW ! Kind of like your seat has become pregnant... or is suffering from a bad case of gas!
No, but seriously, it almost looks as if the foam underneath is somehow backing up ( balloning ) when the seatback is in the upright position. I'd be interested in knowing if this still happens when the seatback is fully reclined?? My best guess from your pictures is that the cloth material is fine, but somehow the foam ( even if in perfect condition visually ) seems to be loose at the backend and may require an adhesive agent to be applied or a slight trimming to make it stay down. If it is only the fabric that is "humped" and the foam remains flat, then it shouldn't take too much to have it pulled or stretched then refastened inorder to eliminate the bump that you're encountering here.

Basically, Yes... it very well should be covered under your basic GM warranty as a "trim defect" and I would state this to your service advisor when you take it in. Your pictures do not show any abuse or exterior damage which would be grounds for the dealership or GM itself to void the warranty, however, if you argue the point that you only have 20,000 miles or so on it... that is has been well looked after... and also indicate that you are very displeased with the apparent lack of quality which the seat trim is showing, I'm pretty sure your dealership will come up with a solution to make you happy. AKA No money out of your pocket to fix it and make you happy to continue to be a loyal customer of theirs! Be firm, but don't get mad at your dealership if they start to indicate that it might not be covered,... just tell them you would like to speak directly with the GM adjuster who determines whether GM will warranty or not. This is what I did when I had the problem with the leatherette shrinking on my Buick ( showed open spaces around side seatback airbags ) and after a bit of "bitching" to the GM adjuster, he finally agreed to have the seat redone to my satisfaction.
Anyways, I hope this helps you and look forward to hearing on how it goes!