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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 01:18 PM
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My 2019 GS with 5,000 has some damage on the seat bottom (bottom not bolsters) that drives me nuts. I bought it this way. The 80 year old seller must have had rivets on his jeans. Its driving me crazy. Has anyone ever ordered a new seat cover and had it installed? (Kalahari)

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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 01:39 PM
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I had one replaced under warranty. It pulled apart around the seat belt bracket. It was done in a half a day. It took a couple attempts to order. West NC efficiency.
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Should not be a problem replacing the cover for a competent auto upholstery shop.
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Old Aug 10, 2023 | 09:01 AM
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Trim shop can replace a panel or whole cover, that's their specialty.
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Trim shops do it all the time and it's not very expensive. I was thinking about the adrenaline red seats but mine are like brand new so I am keeping the money in my pocket.
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Trim shops do it all the time and it's not very expensive. I was thinking about the adrenaline red seats but mine are like brand new so I am keeping the money in my pocket.
With help from one of you I ordered the seat bottom panel from Malouf Chevrolet for $129.

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Originally Posted by dplotkin
My 2019 GS with 5,000 has some damage on the seat bottom (bottom not bolsters) that drives me nuts. I bought it this way. The 80 year old seller must have had rivets on his jeans. Its driving me crazy. Has anyone ever ordered a new seat cover and had it installed? (Kalahari)

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Try the Seat Shop, in Allen Texas....they have most every style and color. I have replaced several in my trucks and cars and they have videos to show you how to do it. First class outfit with pretty ladies who know how to do these!!
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A good upholsterer can do wonders... I used the same one for many projects over 30-years before he retired. All the best.
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