2011 crack along left bottom edge of seat, where it meets the plastic

[playadude]

Hey guys,

Thank you so much for helping me decide on this Tahoe. I love it ! The interior is super clean, drivers seat obviously got all of the use during it's 111,000 miles. I was wondering if I could get this vinyl panel replaced.

 

[Danny3737]

If the seat itself is OK, you may have a detail shop in you area that could repair it instead of replacing it. I've seen some repairs where that are so good that you can't tell.

 

[njracer]

I had my seat cover replaced under warranty. My crack showed up only after a few years of ownership and my dealer had no problem replacing it. However, the crack has returned so I'm not sure what to do since it most likely would not be covered under my extended warranty.

Truck has 79K on the clock.

 

[iamdub]

Mine is cracked in the exact same spot. Been like that since I bought it. I'd do one of the repairs as mentioned above with the expectation that it's not a permanent fix. Also, get up off the seat (you have running boards?) when getting out instead of turning and sliding out the side and peeling the bolster down.

 

[08HoeCD]

Mine is cracked in the exact same spot. Been like that since I bought it. I'd do one of the repairs as mentioned above with the expectation that it's not a permanent fix. Also, get up off the seat (you have running boards?) when getting out instead of turning and sliding out the side and peeling the bolster down.

Same here. Not sure I care too much about it at the moment.
Longer term, I'll probably replace the seat cushion material along with the seat cover.

 

[njracer]

Same here. Not sure I care too much about it at the moment.
Longer term, I'll probably replace the seat cushion material along with the seat cover.

This is why I think my new cover failed so soon. When I replace my current cover I will replace the seat foam as well.

 

[08HoeCD]

This is why I think my new cover failed so soon. When I replace my current cover I will replace the seat foam as well.

Yeah, the crack point is clearly a stress point, and new seat foam will alleviate the acute stress.

 

[iamdub]

^^^That, and stop sliding out like you're in a luge. I used to cringe when my girl got out of the seat. But, she's short and has lot of ass. It's not worth even mentioning. I'll just fix the seat.

 

[Rono]

Yeah, the crack point is clearly a stress point, and new seat foam will alleviate the acute stress.

Was it hard to replace the seat foam?

 

[GMCChevy]

Every generation of these suv's I've ever had had damage there its never been a problem on any other vehicle and none of us are big. It's a quality issue with the vinyl they use as much as anything else.

 

[Charlie207]

Was it hard to replace the seat foam?

Not too difficult, probably a 3/10. The hardest part is probably getting the entire seat removed from the vehicle, and moved to a decent work bench.

Be careful undoing the harness under seat, so you don't rip the ABS sensor wires, they are dainty.

You'll have to transfer the heating element from the original seatfoam (glued/taped on) to the new foam, but it's easy if you go slow and methodical. I think A1 Auto has the best DIY video. Buy the expensive foam, otherwise you're gonna regret it quickly, like me, and do the job twice.

 

[Charlie207]

This one: https://www.theseatshop.com/collect...M+Leather/Vinyl&color=Ebony&insert_type=Solid

 

[Rono]

Not too difficult, probably a 3/10. The hardest part is probably getting the entire seat removed from the vehicle, and moved to a decent work bench.

Be careful undoing the harness under seat, so you don't rip the ABS sensor wires, they are dainty.

You'll have to transfer the heating element from the original seatfoam (glued/taped on) to the new foam, but it's easy if you go slow and methodical. I think A1 Auto has the best DIY video. Buy the expensive foam, otherwise you're gonna regret it quickly, like me, and do the job twice.

It looks a little tough to remove the seat from the vehicle. I dont have heated seats I'm my 2011, and its fabric not leather. I'm wondering if it's possible to remove the seat cover, remove the foam and replace the foam and a new cover without removing the seat from the truck. But thanks for the info and video and the link to get the better foam.

 

[Charlie207]

It looks a little tough to remove the seat from the vehicle. I dont have heated seats I'm my 2011, and its fabric not leather. I'm wondering if it's possible to remove the seat cover, remove the foam and replace the foam and a new cover without removing the seat from the truck. But thanks for the info and video and the link to get the better foam.

I think you wouldn't be able to do the foam swap with the seat in the car. You need clear access to the underside of the seat's frame to undo the seat-cover clips.