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Chris1SS1LE · 09-09-2015, 04:14 PM

I saw this thread and went to check mine and I have 3500 miles with no wear at all, Maybe its a Height thing. I am 6'-6"

serviceguy · 09-23-2015, 10:21 PM

I think the problem stems from the belt in the loop and pulling straight across vs. out and across. At 200 miles mine does not have the problem, however, I think I will put some black felt tape in the impact seat area to prevent this. I purchased a belt protector, that doesn't work.

pmili75 · 09-24-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by serviceguy

I think the problem stems from the belt in the loop and pulling straight across vs. out and across. At 200 miles mine does not have the problem, however, I think I will put some black felt tape in the impact seat area to prevent this. I purchased a belt protector, that doesn't work.

It would be awesome if someone came up will a product that fit inside the loop or some sort of wear guard that actually looked cool and protected the seat.

I guess these Recaros are pretty common? and are an option on the SS?? not sure.

I went with a seat belt cover and took it out of the loop, but it was much more comfortable and easier to reach when using the loop.

bptman · 09-24-2015, 07:57 AM

I have no sign of this condition on my seat. I have noticed that at times the belt gets twisted and as it passes through the loop with the magnet on it this causes the rough edge of the belt to contact the seat. I am now mindful of this condition and now untwist the belt and pull the slack out without it rubbing the seat making sure it is flat before fastening the belt. Another area is the door panel. I keep scuffing it up with my shoe everytime I get in and out of the car.

Tabloma · 09-25-2015, 10:35 AM

I have this issue with mine at 300 miles, Thanks to everyone on the info especially GM's phone number to get the process started!!

Tabloma · 10-23-2015, 11:13 PM

MIINE WENTH IT TODAY, TOOK THEN ABOUT 3 HOURS REPLACED THE ONE SEAT COVER. MATCHES PERFECT.

At Sunrise Chevy in Glendale Height Il, the car left the eyes of Mike Lewis the service consultant un till the tech took it, then right in from of the service advisor. until I got in it.

First time purchase with that dealer, first time in service. I was very impressed, Having been in the business over 40 years I don't impress easy. They gave me a carto use for a few errands I had to do.
Great Experience

Kudos to Sunrise Chvy in Glendale Heights Illinois

Blueclyde · 10-24-2015, 08:08 AM

I never use that seat belt loop on my Recaros. My guess is that wear will come back if you use it.

Tabloma · 10-24-2015, 09:26 AM

I'll try that! Thanks

URBAN LEGEND · 01-30-2016, 11:34 AM

Add me to the list. Mine is ripped to the foam. Headed to dealer in a few minutes.

KaBoom1701 · 01-30-2016, 12:10 PM

Kinda sucks you guys have to deal with this on such a great car.

Surprised no aftermarket company hasn't designed a simple fix somehow.

URBAN LEGEND · 01-30-2016, 04:39 PM

Didn't make it to the dealer but I might try what post 9 did.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8420502

URBAN LEGEND · 01-30-2016, 06:23 PM

That's the answer. I routed the seat belt through the hole on the left of seat.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-30-2016, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pmili75

After reading the post from Prd72 I looked at my seat and yes also worn / tearing from the seat belt.

Question is Chevy really going to replace seat after seat or come up with a real solution? Or more likely in my case tell me to piss off.

My car is two weeks old with 574 miles and has significant wear though not as bad as Prd72 (sorry stole your photo)

WTF they didn't notice this on CTF or early test prototypes?

Does anyone have a car that does not show wear (that is using the belt retainer)

I stopped putting the seatbelt through the retainer because of this. Had the seat cover replaced once, and learned my lesson. There are neat solutions people have come up with using paracord...but no, there's no factory "fix", because the fix would require brand new placement of either the belt retainer strap, or the belt itself.

You could probably go in and ask for that to be replaced under your bumper to bumper.

ndame09 · 04-09-2018, 05:15 PM

I got my seat cover replaced last week under warranty... And looks like there is a design change to help with the wear issue.

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09-25-2015, 10:35 AM	#33
Tabloma Drives: Red ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 174	I have this issue with mine at 300 miles, Thanks to everyone on the info especially GM's phone number to get the process started!! __________________ 2019 Torch Red ZR1 2015 RED HOT 1LE (traded in) 2018 Garnet Red ZL1-1LE (traded in) 2018 Red Hot ZL1 A10 (traded in) 2015 Z/28 Red Hot w/ GM Wickerbill (traded in) 2009 Siverado 2500HD (Tows and Plows) 2010 Cadillac CTS (Wifes driver) 2004 Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition (Wife’s car) 2014 Subie Outback (My driver) Cushman Minute Misers and Scooter Cushman Minute Miser used parts abundance ASE Certified Master Mechanic ASE Certified Master Collision Repair Technician

10-23-2015, 11:13 PM	#34
Tabloma Drives: Red ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 174	MIINE WENTH IT TODAY, TOOK THEN ABOUT 3 HOURS REPLACED THE ONE SEAT COVER. MATCHES PERFECT. At Sunrise Chevy in Glendale Height Il, the car left the eyes of Mike Lewis the service consultant un till the tech took it, then right in from of the service advisor. until I got in it. First time purchase with that dealer, first time in service. I was very impressed, Having been in the business over 40 years I don't impress easy. They gave me a carto use for a few errands I had to do. Great Experience Kudos to Sunrise Chvy in Glendale Heights Illinois __________________ 2019 Torch Red ZR1 2015 RED HOT 1LE (traded in) 2018 Garnet Red ZL1-1LE (traded in) 2018 Red Hot ZL1 A10 (traded in) 2015 Z/28 Red Hot w/ GM Wickerbill (traded in) 2009 Siverado 2500HD (Tows and Plows) 2010 Cadillac CTS (Wifes driver) 2004 Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition (Wife’s car) 2014 Subie Outback (My driver) Cushman Minute Misers and Scooter Cushman Minute Miser used parts abundance ASE Certified Master Mechanic ASE Certified Master Collision Repair Technician

10-24-2015, 09:26 AM	#36
Tabloma Drives: Red ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 174	I'll try that! Thanks __________________ 2019 Torch Red ZR1 2015 RED HOT 1LE (traded in) 2018 Garnet Red ZL1-1LE (traded in) 2018 Red Hot ZL1 A10 (traded in) 2015 Z/28 Red Hot w/ GM Wickerbill (traded in) 2009 Siverado 2500HD (Tows and Plows) 2010 Cadillac CTS (Wifes driver) 2004 Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition (Wife’s car) 2014 Subie Outback (My driver) Cushman Minute Misers and Scooter Cushman Minute Miser used parts abundance ASE Certified Master Mechanic ASE Certified Master Collision Repair Technician

01-30-2016, 11:34 AM	#37
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Add me to the list. Mine is ripped to the foam. Headed to dealer in a few minutes. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

01-30-2016, 12:10 PM	#38
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Kinda sucks you guys have to deal with this on such a great car. Surprised no aftermarket company hasn't designed a simple fix somehow. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

09-09-2015, 04:14 PM	#29
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	I saw this thread and went to check mine and I have 3500 miles with no wear at all, Maybe its a Height thing. I am 6'-6"

09-23-2015, 10:21 PM	#30
serviceguy Drives: 2014 Z/28 # 89, 69 Camaro, 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Flint MI Posts: 669	I think the problem stems from the belt in the loop and pulling straight across vs. out and across. At 200 miles mine does not have the problem, however, I think I will put some black felt tape in the impact seat area to prevent this. I purchased a belt protector, that doesn't work.

09-24-2015, 07:57 AM	#32
bptman Drives: 2014 white Z/28 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pa. Posts: 69	I have no sign of this condition on my seat. I have noticed that at times the belt gets twisted and as it passes through the loop with the magnet on it this causes the rough edge of the belt to contact the seat. I am now mindful of this condition and now untwist the belt and pull the slack out without it rubbing the seat making sure it is flat before fastening the belt. Another area is the door panel. I keep scuffing it up with my shoe everytime I get in and out of the car.

10-24-2015, 08:08 AM	#35
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	I never use that seat belt loop on my Recaros. My guess is that wear will come back if you use it.

01-30-2016, 04:39 PM	#39
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Didn't make it to the dealer but I might try what post 9 did. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8420502 __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

01-30-2016, 06:23 PM	#40
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	That's the answer. I routed the seat belt through the hole on the left of seat. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

04-09-2018, 05:15 PM	#42
ndame09 Drives: 2015 AGM 1LE 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 44	I got my seat cover replaced last week under warranty... And looks like there is a design change to help with the wear issue. Sent from my LG-H870DS using Tapatalk __________________ ____________________ 2015 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE