2009 Tahoe "Cloth" interior

[jdix]

I am not a huge fan of leather so I decided to go with cloth seats in my new 09 Tahoe. I have cloth in my 04 Avalanche and I like it so I figured cloth would be fine.

Well unlike the cloth in my Avy, the "cloth" in the Tahoe is actually some sort of felt. It has extreme tach characteristics that cause it to attract a ridiculous amount of lint. The seats are constantly covered in lint and fuzz and look like total crap. To add to the problem the lint and fuzz will often times stick to your clothes after sitting in the vehicle so if you wear anything dark it looks like crap too.

I am not sure what Chevy was thinking using this ridiculous material but it is unacceptable. It seems like the only options to fix this is to either use seat covers, or have the seats re-upholstered. I don't personally like seat covers, and re-upholstering a brand new vehicle seems a bit silly and extreme. Anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[Modded]

Yeah GM is known to have an issue with the newer Tahoe/Yukons and the black cloth interiors, pretty sure there is some type of TSB on it, here it is: TSB 07-08-50-018E AUG 09
Google this

 

[jdix]

Thanks Modded, I am going to head to the dealership tomorrow with this TSB. My truck was manufactured 11/08 and the bulletin says for trucks before 10/08. That would be BS if they pull something based on that since my truck has the ebony interior and the lint issue is horrible.
BTW what type rims are those on your truck? I like them.

Joe

 

[bigblue]

my 07 tahoe, has this lint and stuff all over the seats, no matter how many times i lint roll it and try to vacuum it out the ugly crap is still there! Is this what you guys are talking about?

 

[1STIMEYUKON]

Yes but its a hassle to get the dealerships to replace it and they dont even really replace it! They just replace the center cloth strip with a different material and leave the sides the same material. Ive tried to get mine fixed while i was under warranty but they (the dealership) kept saying it wasnt bad enough to warrant a replacement

 

[jdix]

So I went to my local dealership today. The guys had never heard of the TSB, but they took a look at my interior and then went inside and found the TSB on the computer. The service manager said it was marked "restricted" so they needed to contact GM first to see what the deal was. He said they will get back to me soon and let me know if they will replace it. If they wont replace it I will look into alternatives for re-upholstering I guess.

 

[Tonygxp]

I had the cloth interior in my 08 Sierra, what a mistake. I thought I'd be better off with the cloth because it was supposed to be a real pickup... May I suggest new leather covers by Katskinz or some company like that. You will NEVER be happy with those seats and even the TSB won't cure it. Check on GM fullsize forums, problem is only fixed by changing them to leather, most go aftermarket.. good luck

 

[Coolade07]

So I went to my local dealership today. The guys had never heard of the TSB, but they took a look at my interior and then went inside and found the TSB on the computer. The service manager said it was marked "restricted" so they needed to contact GM first to see what the deal was. He said they will get back to me soon and let me know if they will replace it. If they wont replace it I will look into alternatives for re-upholstering I guess.

lots of issues....but only if u have the ebony cloth. correct? i vacuum every 2 weeks. its a *****. but u can do leather....or get those covers for a buck 75. the titanium chevy covers. i like them

 

[jdix]

I am actually looking at the Katzkin covers now. They look pretty nice. Anyone know of any places in Orange County, CA that can install these?

 

[IncisionInd]

I know that absolut motor cars in newport can sell them and install them for you.