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samsonr1 · 07-10-2015, 04:23 PM

I have this wear beginning to show on the driver seat where the seatbelt rubs. Anyone else have this? Car has 3000 miles on it. Also could it be fixed under warranty, the seat shouldn't be wearing like this.

rontammy0 · 07-10-2015, 04:27 PM

It looks like the loop is being pulled up by the seatbelt causing that wear.

KaBoom1701 · 07-10-2015, 05:40 PM

I've seen this issue in the 1LE forums...I think it's a know issue with these seats and yes some have had them replaced under warranty.

JantzenOKC · 07-10-2015, 05:48 PM

It happens on the regular leather seats too. The only fix is to pull your seatbelt straight out instead of across your body so it doesn't rub against the leather. Just a bad design.

z28lt1 · 07-10-2015, 06:14 PM

Yes, this is common. I believe there is another thread here in the Zl1 forum about it.

I had it noted to the dealer. My looks like yours, with even less miles. We agreed that it would not make sense to change out the seat covers at this juncture, as it will likely get worse or happen again. My plan is to see if GM comes up with a solution, and if not, work with my dealer for a seat cover repair/replacement before warranty is up (or if it gets really bad).

EDIT: Here is one of the previous threads: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404062

Red2014SS · 07-10-2015, 06:37 PM

My solution was to take the seatbelt out of that loop. Then I put a sheepskin pad around it. Instead of putting the pad on my shoulder, I keep it pushed up to protect the seat. I never use the loop and the pad keeps it from slipping under the strap.

69ZLover · 07-10-2015, 06:55 PM

Welcome to the club :( I have the same thing. As soon as I get of my lazy butt I was pondering a thin flexible clear coated something or other that would encase the strap for what ever length is regularly used.

Special_K · 07-10-2015, 07:16 PM

I had the same issue. You can see my thread here, including my "solution":

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t+belt+rubbing

As a follow up to that thread, the dealer replaced the seat cover no questions asked. However, my dealer did have to order a new seat cover, so keep that in mind. My dealer was able to overnight it so I was only out of a car for a day.

Also, I've since preemptively placed the electrical tape in the rubbing area. After taking my time, I was able to make it look presentable, and no one riding in my car has mentioned it. For me, not using the seatbelt loop was very uncomfortable. However, my electrical tape fix has held up for over a month now without needing to be replaced!

Good luck!

Joseph1LE · 07-10-2015, 07:23 PM

Mine is showing no wear at 2000 miles so with all these threads I'm just waiting for mine to start having problems as it seems like only a matter of time :(

lbls1 · 07-10-2015, 09:05 PM

I've seen that before on the forum. The belt rubbing against the surface (made worse by the loop). I don't loop mine at all; Aggravating, but so is taking the car back for warranty issues.

OldJedi · 07-10-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by samsonr1

I have this wear beginning to show on the driver seat where the seatbelt rubs. Anyone else have this? Car has 3000 miles on it. Also could it be fixed under warranty, the seat shouldn't be wearing like this.

I would not put up with an inferior design like that. I would immediately take the seats out of the car before they are damaged any further and send them to me. I will send you my non-recaro seats without any damage so that your beautiful car will not suffer any further psychological damage by the very obvious inferior design of the Recaros. Since my car is not as beautiful as yours, I will not have to worry about any damage to her ego. Looking forward to receiving your seats and helping you with this problem.

WSSICK · 07-11-2015, 02:29 AM

I do not use the belt retainer loops for the very reason you are now experiencing.

ZL W0N · 07-11-2015, 11:22 AM

If you get them replaced, I will buy your old Recaros off you if the price is right.

Special_K · 07-11-2015, 11:29 AM

The dealer doesn't replace the entire seat (at least mine didn't). They just replace the seat cover itself.

And I can't imagine the dealer would just hand you the warranty repair Recaro. Warranty repair parts generally must be returned to GM, as far as I know.

07-10-2015, 04:23 PM	#1
samsonr1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 SW Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States Posts: 114 View My Garage	Recaro seat issue I have this wear beginning to show on the driver seat where the seatbelt rubs. Anyone else have this? Car has 3000 miles on it. Also could it be fixed under warranty, the seat shouldn't be wearing like this. Attached Images

07-10-2015, 05:40 PM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I've seen this issue in the 1LE forums...I think it's a know issue with these seats and yes some have had them replaced under warranty. __________________ 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.

07-10-2015, 05:48 PM	#4
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	It happens on the regular leather seats too. The only fix is to pull your seatbelt straight out instead of across your body so it doesn't rub against the leather. Just a bad design. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

07-10-2015, 06:37 PM	#6
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	My solution was to take the seatbelt out of that loop. Then I put a sheepskin pad around it. Instead of putting the pad on my shoulder, I keep it pushed up to protect the seat. I never use the loop and the pad keeps it from slipping under the strap. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

07-10-2015, 07:23 PM	#9
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Mine is showing no wear at 2000 miles so with all these threads I'm just waiting for mine to start having problems as it seems like only a matter of time :( __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

07-10-2015, 04:27 PM	#2
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	It looks like the loop is being pulled up by the seatbelt causing that wear.

07-10-2015, 06:14 PM	#5
z28lt1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 288	Yes, this is common. I believe there is another thread here in the Zl1 forum about it. I had it noted to the dealer. My looks like yours, with even less miles. We agreed that it would not make sense to change out the seat covers at this juncture, as it will likely get worse or happen again. My plan is to see if GM comes up with a solution, and if not, work with my dealer for a seat cover repair/replacement before warranty is up (or if it gets really bad). EDIT: Here is one of the previous threads: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404062

07-10-2015, 06:55 PM	#7
69ZLover Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 55	Welcome to the club :( I have the same thing. As soon as I get of my lazy butt I was pondering a thin flexible clear coated something or other that would encase the strap for what ever length is regularly used.

07-10-2015, 07:16 PM	#8
Special_K Drives: 2015 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 102	I had the same issue. You can see my thread here, including my "solution": http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t+belt+rubbing As a follow up to that thread, the dealer replaced the seat cover no questions asked. However, my dealer did have to order a new seat cover, so keep that in mind. My dealer was able to overnight it so I was only out of a car for a day. Also, I've since preemptively placed the electrical tape in the rubbing area. After taking my time, I was able to make it look presentable, and no one riding in my car has mentioned it. For me, not using the seatbelt loop was very uncomfortable. However, my electrical tape fix has held up for over a month now without needing to be replaced! Good luck!

07-10-2015, 09:05 PM	#10
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	I've seen that before on the forum. The belt rubbing against the surface (made worse by the loop). I don't loop mine at all; Aggravating, but so is taking the car back for warranty issues. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

07-11-2015, 02:29 AM	#12
WSSICK Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 147	I do not use the belt retainer loops for the very reason you are now experiencing. __________________ *2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1* 2002 Victory Red Trans Am WS6 2000 Lt Pewter Metallic Silverado Z71 1996 Metallic Gray Ford Taurus GL

07-11-2015, 11:22 AM	#13
ZL W0N GuitarmageddonZL1 Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 432	If you get them replaced, I will buy your old Recaros off you if the price is right. __________________

07-11-2015, 11:29 AM	#14
Special_K Drives: 2015 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 102	The dealer doesn't replace the entire seat (at least mine didn't). They just replace the seat cover itself. And I can't imagine the dealer would just hand you the warranty repair Recaro. Warranty repair parts generally must be returned to GM, as far as I know.