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Premature Wear of Leather Material on Bucket Seatback Bolster (Replace Cover)

Subject:Premature Wear of Leather Material on Bucket Seatback Bolster (Replace Seatback Cover)

Models:1997-99 Chevrolet Corvette
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint X5116322



Condition

Some customers may comment that there appears to be premature wear of the leather material on the driver's or passenger bucket seatback in the bolster area.

Correction

Replace the seatback leather cover with a new cover that has additional felt added to the backside of the leather to increase durability. Also, the leather material in the bolster area has been changed to a more durable vinyl material. For information on replacing the seatback cover, see Service Manual Update Bulletin #99-08-50-002.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Color/RPO

Seat Type/RPO

12455509

Cover Asm, Seatback - Driver

Black (193)

Base (AR9)

12455510

Cover Asm, Seatback - Driver

Red (943)

Base (AR9)

12455511

Cover Asm, Seatback - Driver

Pewter (923)

Base (AR9)

12455512

Cover Asm, Seatback - Driver

Light Oak (673)

Base (AR9)

12455521

Cover Asm, Seatback - Driver

Black (193)

Sport (AQ9)

12455522

Cover Asm, Seatback - Driver

Red (943)

Sport (AQ9)

12455523

Cover Asm, Seatback - Driver

Pewter (923)

Sport (AQ9)

12455524

Cover Asm, Seatback - Driver

Light Oak (673)

Sport (AQ9)

12455515

Cover Asm, Seatback - Passenger

Black (193)

Base (AR9)

12455516

Cover Asm, Seatback - Passenger

Red (943)

Base (AR9)

12455517

Cover Asm, Seatback - Passenger

Pewter (923)

Base (AR9)

12455518

Cover Asm, Seatback - Passenger

Light Oak (673)

Base (AR9)

124555527

Cover Asm, Seatback - Passenger

Black (193)

Sport (AQ9)

12455528

Cover Asm, Seatback - Passenger

Red (943)

Sport (AQ9)

12455529

Cover Asm, Seatback - Passenger

Pewter (923)

Sport (AQ9)

12455530

Cover Asm, Seatback - Passenger

Light Oak (673)

Sport (AQ9)

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C7050

Cover and/or Pad, Front Seatback Cushion - Left (Driver's w/Base Seat)

0.3 hr

C7050

Cover and/or Pad, Front Seatback Cushion - Left (Driver's w/Sport Seat)

0.4 hr

C7051

Cover and/or Pad, Front Seatback Cushion - Right (Passenger w/Base Seat)

0.3 hr

C7051

Cover and/or Pad, Front Seatback Cushion - Right (Passenger w/Sport Seat)

0.4 hr

Policy: S - Additional 0.3 hr if the vehicle is delivered to and from the repair location.