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Tiberious · 08-30-2013, 08:37 PM

A bit of warning! I noticed quite accidentally that under both seatbelt shoulder straps on my 2011 SS Convertible (leather) that the straps stitching is tearing through the leather of the seat. It's worse on the driver's side, but present on both. As this could easily be construed as a 'wear and tear' issue by the dealer, I was sure I'd get bad news from my dealer. BUT, being a great place, Chevrolet of Puyallup is replacing both seat sides. I urge you to check. I don't know if this is a common problem, but nobody seems to have known about it in the area. Also if there's a bulletin on it, please share it here. Sorry about the fuzzy picture, iphones only do so much with their autofocus.

Thanks!

Tib

Tiberious · 11-02-2013, 03:58 PM

While it appears that other topics with the same issue have arisen, I just wanted to post a picture of the newly repaired strap installation. I urge those of you who haven't had this done yet to get it done! It will save you torn leather and a lot of fretting!

Tib

6bangerBOOM · 11-02-2013, 04:44 PM

It might also be worth it to get that sewn into the inside of the strap. I've stopped using my seatbelt strap as it's been wearing down the leather!

Dupree878 · 11-05-2013, 03:58 PM

I never use my seatbelt because it pops out of the strap constantly and without it it's all on my face

Buffman · 11-05-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dupree878

I never use my seatbelt because it pops out of the strap constantly and without it it's all on my face

Dupree878 · 11-06-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffman

What's crazy? Not wanting the seatbelt on my face and neck while driving?

SS785 · 11-10-2013, 07:17 PM

Thank you so much for posting this. I went to look and sure enough my car had it too. Ended up using vinyl glue since I don't like going to the dealer. Out of curiosity, is that cloth portion by the strap a new thing on the replacement covers or did they sub it out to an upholstery shop to ad it?

angryv6 · 11-10-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dupree878

What's crazy? Not wanting the seatbelt on my face and neck while driving?

How does the seatbelt get in your face?

45thAnniversary2SS · 11-10-2013, 11:26 PM

Mine came with the padding under it. Wonder at what point that changed?

Dupree878 · 11-12-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by angryv6

How does the seatbelt get in your face?

I'm 6'04". My head barely touches the roof when I drive and I have the seat leaned back some. Without being in the straps the belt comes right across my cheek and neck line. In the straps, just popping the clutch too hard and letting the car jump will pop the strap and the belt whacks me.

Dupree878 · 11-12-2013, 02:41 PM

Mine has the padding under it also

08-30-2013, 08:37 PM	#1
Tiberious Old '71 Owner Drives: 11 Camaro Vert;97 Malibu;03 Venture Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 396	Leather Seats: Seatbelt Strap Warning A bit of warning! I noticed quite accidentally that under both seatbelt shoulder straps on my 2011 SS Convertible (leather) that the straps stitching is tearing through the leather of the seat. It's worse on the driver's side, but present on both. As this could easily be construed as a 'wear and tear' issue by the dealer, I was sure I'd get bad news from my dealer. BUT, being a great place, Chevrolet of Puyallup is replacing both seat sides. I urge you to check. I don't know if this is a common problem, but nobody seems to have known about it in the area. Also if there's a bulletin on it, please share it here. Sorry about the fuzzy picture, iphones only do so much with their autofocus. Thanks! Tib Attached Images __________________ Peace was my profession...

11-02-2013, 03:58 PM	#2
Tiberious Old '71 Owner Drives: 11 Camaro Vert;97 Malibu;03 Venture Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 396	While it appears that other topics with the same issue have arisen, I just wanted to post a picture of the newly repaired strap installation. I urge those of you who haven't had this done yet to get it done! It will save you torn leather and a lot of fretting! Tib Attached Images __________________ Peace was my profession...

11-05-2013, 03:58 PM	#4
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	I never use my seatbelt because it pops out of the strap constantly and without it it's all on my face __________________

11-10-2013, 11:26 PM	#9
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Mine came with the padding under it. Wonder at what point that changed? __________________

11-12-2013, 02:41 PM	#11
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	Mine has the padding under it also __________________

11-02-2013, 04:44 PM	#3
6bangerBOOM Drives: 2016 1SS SW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 1,443	It might also be worth it to get that sewn into the inside of the strap. I've stopped using my seatbelt strap as it's been wearing down the leather!

11-10-2013, 07:17 PM	#7
SS785 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: US Posts: 401	Thank you so much for posting this. I went to look and sure enough my car had it too. Ended up using vinyl glue since I don't like going to the dealer. Out of curiosity, is that cloth portion by the strap a new thing on the replacement covers or did they sub it out to an upholstery shop to ad it?