Steering Wheel Wrap Cracking....
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 351
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From: Northern Virginia
Steering Wheel Wrap Cracking....
I have a 08 that just turned 5,000, is garage kept and only driven for pleasure. It gets the best of treatment!
I just noticed that on the right side of the steering wheel the leather (?) wrapping on the steering wheel is scaling and cracking!! Almost like it has dried out.
I know the "leather" on the seats have been a sore point for Corvette owners, but now the steering wheel??
Has anyone else noticed this problem? It's not just cosmetic, since you can feel it with your hand and if very distracting.
It's still under bumper-to-bumper warranty so I will get it by the dealership to see what they say.
Glen
I just noticed that on the right side of the steering wheel the leather (?) wrapping on the steering wheel is scaling and cracking!! Almost like it has dried out.
I know the "leather" on the seats have been a sore point for Corvette owners, but now the steering wheel??
Has anyone else noticed this problem? It's not just cosmetic, since you can feel it with your hand and if very distracting.
It's still under bumper-to-bumper warranty so I will get it by the dealership to see what they say.
Glen
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,294
Likes: 11
From: Valdosta Georgia
I have a 08 that just turned 5,000, is garage kept and only driven for pleasure. It gets the best of treatment!
I just noticed that on the right side of the steering wheel the leather (?) wrapping on the steering wheel is scaling and cracking!! Almost like it has dried out.
I know the "leather" on the seats have been a sore point for Corvette owners, but now the steering wheel??
Has anyone else noticed this problem? It's not just cosmetic, since you can feel it with your hand and if very distracting.
It's still under bumper-to-bumper warranty so I will get it by the dealership to see what they say.
Glen
I just noticed that on the right side of the steering wheel the leather (?) wrapping on the steering wheel is scaling and cracking!! Almost like it has dried out.
I know the "leather" on the seats have been a sore point for Corvette owners, but now the steering wheel??
Has anyone else noticed this problem? It's not just cosmetic, since you can feel it with your hand and if very distracting.
It's still under bumper-to-bumper warranty so I will get it by the dealership to see what they say.
Glen
Racer
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 430
Likes: 6
From: Ottumwa Iowa
steering wheel issues
MY 07 steering wheel is losing its black dye on top. It is grayish and it becomes sticky when your hand perspiration dampens it.
The lower part looks fine. It almost looks as if it is not real leather.
The lower part looks fine. It almost looks as if it is not real leather.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2010
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Hello,
I do apologize for the trouble you are having. If your vehicle is under warranty still, I would suggest taking it in and having checked out. If there is anything I can look into for you, please let me know.
Geoff Allen
Chevrolet Customer Service
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,911
Likes: 29
From: Mount Pleasant SC
my 06 did same thing. Took it into dealer and they replaced it under warranty. Good luck!
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