Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Seat Cover: Customer Interest
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