Seats - Premature Wear of Leather Material

File In Section: O8 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 99-08-50-006A

Date: October, 1999

TECHNICAL

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:

Model VIN Breakpoint

Chevrolet Malibu X6224976

Oldsmobile Cutlass X6333876

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).

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





Parts are currently available from GMSPO

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.