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Standard · 10-19-2023, 09:33 AM

2010 SS, been a daily driver since new, the seat has taken a licking. To top it off, there's some lumbar or something internal that rattles around sometimes, and I expect the seat heater is burned out (I saw a video that describes the symptom - you press the button, the light turns off in 60 seconds).

Interested what the options are with front seats now - do you repair? Reskin? Can I still buy a new stock skin, or whole seat, somewhere? Are there people in a big city who do this kind of work?

I figure if I have to replace with something different the passenger needs to be replaced too to not look stupid.

Thanks,
Matt

CamaroCracka · 10-19-2023, 09:48 AM

Stock skins are discontinued. I was able to get the bottom cover redone for $190, but they replaced about all the panels. You might be able to just replace those two panels and the piping, but still going to cost a bit. That perf leather is the most expensive material to replace.

If they have upholstery shops around here, surely there are some around Austin.

If you want to go the used route, good seats run around 4-500 and are fairly easy to replace, but there is a wiring difference in airbag systems on passenger side between 2010/11 and 2012/15.

gtstorey · 10-19-2023, 09:52 AM

Looks like the GM black seat covers are all discontinued but you might still scare one up somewhere if you find a helpful dealer parts guy. GM part #22795653 for the back (you need to confirm part # matches your options).

You should be able to find a upholstery shop in a big city that can replace panels in your seat and a good one should be able to match and repair yours to be unnoticeable. You might check with a good automotive detailing shop to see if they have any recommendations.

And there are aftermarket replacements but you would probably want to replace at least both front seats to get them to match.

myold88 · 10-19-2023, 10:30 AM

I've got the same '10 SS.. Just curious, how many miles in your Camaro?
Mine has 72,000 miles and the seats are just fine.
Good luck on your search.

redcoats1976 · 10-19-2023, 11:06 AM

its weird too,all these esats have a different pattern of wear.some go forever and dont wear as the OPs have,but look terrible on the bottoms where his look pretty good.if nothing else maybe you could source one with a bad bottom cushion for cheap and put together a good seat.edit...is that sun damage maybe?

Standard · 10-19-2023, 11:41 AM

About my car/seats.

- My car has 120,000 miles.
- Until recently (got a new car, trying to make garage space) this car has conspicuously *rarely* sat outside anywhere, always under cover in home or work garage.
- Passenger seat is relatively pristine

I think the wear pattern has to do with how I adjust it to sit and get in/out of the car. Others of different height and physique may do it differently. I'm probably leaning hard on that corner where others don't ever touch it.

(Annoyed this combined site only really lets me list one car, and it's my Gen6 - the second car is what *allows* me elbow room to fix up my Gen5 like it deserves)

redcoats1976 · 10-19-2023, 02:22 PM

nothin wrong with having a new ZL-1,i was just curious about the location of damage.ithink mine is going to show wear on the lower outer seat bolster when it starts to get ugly.

Standard · 10-19-2023, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

nothin wrong with having a new ZL-1,i was just curious about the location of damage.ithink mine is going to show wear on the lower outer seat bolster when it starts to get ugly.

Oh yeah, and I'm worried about the ZL1's more aggressive Alcantara bolsters from how I get in and out. It could almost be said these days I'm 'twice the man' who bought the 2010, sadly. . . .

SaReNi · 10-19-2023, 03:15 PM

a decent upholstery shop should be able to replace or repair those panels without much issue. a friend of mine purchased a set of seats for his crown vic out of a Marauder. the driver's side airbag deployed so had a gaping hole in the side of it. guy repaired the exiting panel and you could not see it.

acutron42 · 10-19-2023, 03:37 PM

It looks like there are quite a few shops in your area.

1911 1LE · 10-19-2023, 04:44 PM

Standard, I have both front seats out of my '15 1LE that I'd let go of for $500. They only have 22k miles on them. PM me your phone number and I'll send pics, if you're interested. I'm just down IH35 about an hour from you.

CamaroCracka · 10-20-2023, 09:58 AM

There are a few threads on how to make a 2012+ passenger seat work correctly in a 2010. I did it when I got some Recaros and it was not that bad.

Standard · 11-03-2023, 01:00 PM

I've got a bead on a drivers seat that looks identical to mine.

For DRIVERS seat, 2015 power over 2010 power seat, does *that* just bolt right up, and keep adjustment, heated, etc.?

gtstorey · 11-03-2023, 01:12 PM

I think there may have been some wiring connector differences on the air bag?

10-19-2023, 09:33 AM	#1
Standard Drives: 2023 Sharkskin ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 122	SS driver's seat - what are the options? 2010 SS, been a daily driver since new, the seat has taken a licking. To top it off, there's some lumbar or something internal that rattles around sometimes, and I expect the seat heater is burned out (I saw a video that describes the symptom - you press the button, the light turns off in 60 seconds). Interested what the options are with front seats now - do you repair? Reskin? Can I still buy a new stock skin, or whole seat, somewhere? Are there people in a big city who do this kind of work? I figure if I have to replace with something different the passenger needs to be replaced too to not look stupid. Thanks, Matt Attached Images

10-19-2023, 10:30 AM	#4
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	I've got the same '10 SS.. Just curious, how many miles in your Camaro? Mine has 72,000 miles and the seats are just fine. Good luck on your search. __________________

10-19-2023, 11:41 AM	#6
Standard Drives: 2023 Sharkskin ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 122	About my car/seats. - My car has 120,000 miles. - Until recently (got a new car, trying to make garage space) this car has conspicuously rarely sat outside anywhere, always under cover in home or work garage. - Passenger seat is relatively pristine I think the wear pattern has to do with how I adjust it to sit and get in/out of the car. Others of different height and physique may do it differently. I'm probably leaning hard on that corner where others don't ever touch it. (Annoyed this combined site only really lets me list one car, and it's my Gen6 - the second car is what allows* me elbow room to fix up my Gen5 like it deserves)* Last edited by Standard; 10-19-2023 at 11:52 AM.

10-19-2023, 03:15 PM	#9
SaReNi Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 406	a decent upholstery shop should be able to replace or repair those panels without much issue. a friend of mine purchased a set of seats for his crown vic out of a Marauder. the driver's side airbag deployed so had a gaping hole in the side of it. guy repaired the exiting panel and you could not see it. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS

10-19-2023, 03:37 PM	#10
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	It looks like there are quite a few shops in your area. Attached Images __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails.

10-19-2023, 09:48 AM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	Stock skins are discontinued. I was able to get the bottom cover redone for $190, but they replaced about all the panels. You might be able to just replace those two panels and the piping, but still going to cost a bit. That perf leather is the most expensive material to replace. If they have upholstery shops around here, surely there are some around Austin. If you want to go the used route, good seats run around 4-500 and are fairly easy to replace, but there is a wiring difference in airbag systems on passenger side between 2010/11 and 2012/15. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

10-19-2023, 09:52 AM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	Looks like the GM black seat covers are all discontinued but you might still scare one up somewhere if you find a helpful dealer parts guy. GM part #22795653 for the back (you need to confirm part # matches your options). You should be able to find a upholstery shop in a big city that can replace panels in your seat and a good one should be able to match and repair yours to be unnoticeable. You might check with a good automotive detailing shop to see if they have any recommendations. And there are aftermarket replacements but you would probably want to replace at least both front seats to get them to match.

10-19-2023, 11:06 AM	#5
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	its weird too,all these esats have a different pattern of wear.some go forever and dont wear as the OPs have,but look terrible on the bottoms where his look pretty good.if nothing else maybe you could source one with a bad bottom cushion for cheap and put together a good seat.edit...is that sun damage maybe?

10-19-2023, 02:22 PM	#7
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	nothin wrong with having a new ZL-1,i was just curious about the location of damage.ithink mine is going to show wear on the lower outer seat bolster when it starts to get ugly.

10-19-2023, 04:44 PM	#11
1911 1LE Drives: 2015 SW 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: 78155 Posts: 308	Standard, I have both front seats out of my '15 1LE that I'd let go of for $500. They only have 22k miles on them. PM me your phone number and I'll send pics, if you're interested. I'm just down IH35 about an hour from you. __________________ Maggie 2650 @ 18psi/ 75mm 10 rib/ Dual alky nozzles/ Roto-fab/ ARH 2" Lt's/ GT-12 cam/ ZL1 3.23 Conv./MGW/RPS triple carbon clutch/RSG tranny upgrage/Pedders Ex. XA w/ remote cans and a lot of other crap 897/8??@tires

10-20-2023, 09:58 AM	#12
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	There are a few threads on how to make a 2012+ passenger seat work correctly in a 2010. I did it when I got some Recaros and it was not that bad. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

11-03-2023, 01:00 PM	#13
Standard Drives: 2023 Sharkskin ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 122	I've got a bead on a drivers seat that looks identical to mine. For DRIVERS seat, 2015 power over 2010 power seat, does that just bolt right up, and keep adjustment, heated, etc.?

11-03-2023, 01:12 PM	#14
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	I think there may have been some wiring connector differences on the air bag?