Maybe this was already posted but a search didn't find it.
For those of you with black cloth seats in '07 and up vehicles, there is a TSB out now from GM to help deal with the lint accumulation issue. If you have one of these vehicles you know what I'm referring to - - the fact that the seats act like a lint brush and attract and hold every piece of lint, fuzz, and hair that comes near them. Keeping them clean (and that crap from transferring to your clothes) is a hassle at best.
Basically GM will replace the cloth seat covers (frt and rr) with an exisiting GM upgraded seat material. Not sure which vehicle they're taking it from. Below is the detailed TSB, do a google search on that number and you should find other details like photos of the new covers. From what I saw it looks like the center portion of the seat material is different but the outside portion is the same. That'll help some but won't fix all of the issue. You may be able to upgrade to leather for an additional cost but I didn't look into it.
Apparently this TSB only covers ebony seats, the lighter ones aren't included. You'll have to gripe to your dealer to get them to do this, and be prepared for most of them to know nothing about this TSB. Availability hasn't been determined yet but I've seen references to backorders due to demand and incorrect parts being shipped already. Mine were ordered yesterday by my dealer, we'll see what happens from here.
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Subject: Excessive Lint Accumulation on Cloth Seats (Replace Seat Covers) #07-08-50-018 - (08/28/2007)
Models: 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL
with Cloth Seats (RPOs AE7, AZ3, A95)
Built Prior to August 1, 2007
Condition:
Some customers may comment on excessive lint accumulation on the cloth seat material. Darker colored seat fabric seems to show the condition more than lighter fabrics.
Cause:
The source of the lint accumulation is not the seat fabric material. The seat material, though, exhibits a tendency to accumulate and retain lint from sources that come into contact with the fabric.
Correction:
Replace the seat covers (back and cushion) with new covers that have been created with a revised fabric. Refer to SI for the appropriate seat back and cushion cover replacement procedures.
Parts Information
Important: These seat covers are ONLY for vehicles with an ebony interior.
Part Number
Description
25863790
Cushion - Driver (Pickups)
25863786
Cushion - Passenger (Pickups)
25863782
Seat Back - Front (Pickups)
25863656
Cushion - Driver (Utility)
25863508
Cushion - Passenger (Utility)
25863492
Seat Back - Front (Utility)
25863605
Cushion - Rear Seat 40%
25863601
Cushion - Rear Seat 60%
25863597
Seat Back - Rear 40%
25863593
Seat Back - Rear 60%
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
C6870
Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Cushion - Right -- R&R or Replace
Use Published Labor Operation Time
C6871
Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Cushion - Left -- R&R or Replace
C7050
Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Back Cushion - Right -- R&R or Replace
C7051
Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Back Cushion - Left -- R&R or Replace
C7250
Cover and/or Pad, Rear or Row 1 Seat Cushion - Right -- R&R or Replace
C7251
Cover and/or Pad, Rear or Row 1 Seat Cushion - Left -- R&R or Replace
C7270
Cover and/or Pad, Rear or Row 1 Seat Back Cushion - Right -- R&R or Replace
C7271
Cover and/or Pad, Rear or Row 1 Seat Back Cushion - Left -- R&R or Replace
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
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For those of you with black cloth seats in '07 and up vehicles, there is a TSB out now from GM to help deal with the lint accumulation issue. If you have one of these vehicles you know what I'm referring to - - the fact that the seats act like a lint brush and attract and hold every piece of lint, fuzz, and hair that comes near them. Keeping them clean (and that crap from transferring to your clothes) is a hassle at best.
Basically GM will replace the cloth seat covers (frt and rr) with an exisiting GM upgraded seat material. Not sure which vehicle they're taking it from. Below is the detailed TSB, do a google search on that number and you should find other details like photos of the new covers. From what I saw it looks like the center portion of the seat material is different but the outside portion is the same. That'll help some but won't fix all of the issue. You may be able to upgrade to leather for an additional cost but I didn't look into it.
Apparently this TSB only covers ebony seats, the lighter ones aren't included. You'll have to gripe to your dealer to get them to do this, and be prepared for most of them to know nothing about this TSB. Availability hasn't been determined yet but I've seen references to backorders due to demand and incorrect parts being shipped already. Mine were ordered yesterday by my dealer, we'll see what happens from here.
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Subject: Excessive Lint Accumulation on Cloth Seats (Replace Seat Covers) #07-08-50-018 - (08/28/2007)
Models: 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL
with Cloth Seats (RPOs AE7, AZ3, A95)
Built Prior to August 1, 2007
Condition:
Some customers may comment on excessive lint accumulation on the cloth seat material. Darker colored seat fabric seems to show the condition more than lighter fabrics.
Cause:
The source of the lint accumulation is not the seat fabric material. The seat material, though, exhibits a tendency to accumulate and retain lint from sources that come into contact with the fabric.
Correction:
Replace the seat covers (back and cushion) with new covers that have been created with a revised fabric. Refer to SI for the appropriate seat back and cushion cover replacement procedures.
Parts Information
Important: These seat covers are ONLY for vehicles with an ebony interior.
Part Number
Description
25863790
Cushion - Driver (Pickups)
25863786
Cushion - Passenger (Pickups)
25863782
Seat Back - Front (Pickups)
25863656
Cushion - Driver (Utility)
25863508
Cushion - Passenger (Utility)
25863492
Seat Back - Front (Utility)
25863605
Cushion - Rear Seat 40%
25863601
Cushion - Rear Seat 60%
25863597
Seat Back - Rear 40%
25863593
Seat Back - Rear 60%
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
C6870
Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Cushion - Right -- R&R or Replace
Use Published Labor Operation Time
C6871
Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Cushion - Left -- R&R or Replace
C7050
Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Back Cushion - Right -- R&R or Replace
C7051
Cover and/or Pad, Front Seat Back Cushion - Left -- R&R or Replace
C7250
Cover and/or Pad, Rear or Row 1 Seat Cushion - Right -- R&R or Replace
C7251
Cover and/or Pad, Rear or Row 1 Seat Cushion - Left -- R&R or Replace
C7270
Cover and/or Pad, Rear or Row 1 Seat Back Cushion - Right -- R&R or Replace
C7271
Cover and/or Pad, Rear or Row 1 Seat Back Cushion - Left -- R&R or Replace
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
