Premature Wear of Leather Material on Front/Rear Seats (Replace Seat Cover Mtrl)
| Subject: | Premature Wear of Leather Material on Front and Rear Seats (Replace Seat Cover Material) |
| Models: | 1997-99 Chevrolet Malibu |
| 1997-99 Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Built before the following VIN breakpoints: |
This bulletin is being revised to add additional seat covers, part numbers, labor operations and VIN breakpoints. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-08-50-006 (Section 8 -- Body and Accessories).
Model | VIN Breakpoint |
|---|---|
Chevrolet Malibu | X6224976 |
Oldsmobile Cutlass | X6333876 |
Condition
Some customers may comment that there appears to be premature wear of the leather material on the driver or passenger front bucket seats or on the rear seat.
Correction
Replace ONLY the leather cover that has the premature wear with a new cover that has improved durability. Do NOT replace covers that do NOT have premature wear. Refer to the Seats sub-section of the appropriate Service Manual for information on replacing the cover material.
Parts Information
P/N | Description | Color/RPO Code | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
16839502 | Cover, Driver or Passenger Seatback Cushion | Medium Neutral/522 | Malibu |
16839503 | Cover, Driver or Passenger Seatback Cushion | Pewter/922 | Malibu |
16839505 | Cover, Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion | Medium Neutral/522 | Malibu |
16839506 | Cover, Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion | Pewter/922 | Malibu |
16839894 | Cover, Rear Folding Seatback Cushion - Right (30%) Side | Medium Neutral/522 | Malibu |
16839896 | Cover, Rear Folding Seatback Cushion - Right (30%) Side | Pewter/922 | Malibu |
16839895 | Cover, Rear Folding Seatback Cushion - Left (70%) Side | Medium Neutral/522 | Malibu |
16839897 | Cover, Rear Folding Seatback Cushion - Left (70%) Side | Pewter/922 | Malibu |
16839508 | Cover, Rear Seat Cushion | Medium Neutral/522 | Malibu |
16839509 | Cover, Rear Seat Cushion | Pewter/922 | Malibu |
16839519 | Cover, Rear Seatback Bolster - Left Side | Medium Neutral/522 | Malibu / Cutlass |
16839521 | Cover, Rear Seatback Bolster - Left Side | Pewter/922 | Malibu / Cutlass |
16839518 | Cover, Rear Seatback Bolster - Right Side | Medium Neutral/522 | Malibu / Cutlass |
16839520 | Cover, Rear Seatback Bolster - Right Side | Pewter/922 | Malibu / Cutlass |
16840652 | Cover, Driver or Passenger Seatback Cushion | Medium Neutral/522 | Cutlass |
16840653 | Cover, Driver or Passenger Seatback Cushion | Pewter/922 | Cutlass |
16840664 | Cover, Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion | Medium Neutral/522 | Cutlass |
16840665 | Cover, Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion | Pewter/922 | Cutlass |
16840660 | Cover, Rear Folding Seatback Cushion - Right (30%) Side | Medium Neutral/522 | Cutlass |
16840662 | Cover, Rear Folding Seatback Cushion - Right (30%) Side | Pewter/922 | Cutlass |
16840661 | Cover, Rear Folding Seatback Cushion - Left (70%) Side | Medium Neutral/522 | Cutlass |
16840663 | Cover, Rear Folding Seatback Cushion -Left (70%) Side | Pewter/922 | Cutlass |
16840655 | Cover, Rear Seat Cushion | Medium Neutral/522 | Cutlass |
16840656 | Cover, Rear Seat Cushion | Pewter/922 | Cutlass |
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
C6870 | Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Cushion - Right (Passenger Side) - R & R or Replace | 0.6 hr |
C6871 | Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Cushion - Left (Driver's Side) - R & R or Replace | 0.6 hr |
C7050 | Cover and/or Pad, Front Seatback Cushion - Right (Passenger Side) - R & R or Replace | 0.4 hr |
C7051 | Cover and/or Pad, Front Seatback Cushion - Left (Driver's Side) - R & R or Replace | 0.4 hr |
C7140 | Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Cushion and Seatback Cushion - Right (Passenger Side) - R & R or Replace | 0.7 hr |
C7141 | Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Cushion and Seatback Cushion - Left (Driver's Side) - R & R or Replace | 0.7 hr |
C7258 | Cover and/or Pad, Rear Seat Cushion - R & R or Replace | 0.3 hr |
C7280 | Cover and/or Pad, Pass-Through Split Folding Rear SeatBack Cushion - Right (30%) Side - R & R or Replace | 0.3 hr |
C7281 | Cover and/or Pad, Pass-Through Split Folding Rear SeatBack Cushion - Left (70%) Side - R & R or Replace | 0.3 hr |
C7286 | Cover and/or Pad, Pass-Through Split Folding Rear Seaback Cushion - Left or Right Outer Bolster - R & R or Replace | 0.3 hr |
Policy: S - Additional 0.3 hr if the vehicle is delivered to and from repair location. | ||
