Ebony Leather Problems, What do you think?

[Agriv8r]

although it is frustrating, calmly discuss what you want...then when its done ctc the service manager and gm to discuss your true feelings...

[obzidian]

they are obligated to fix that. Its a controlled problem and something that should be covered under warranty.

[IRA51]

By law you can call any skin of any animal leather ,so they can take water buffalo and use cheap paint or dye and call it leather GM is notorious for useing cheap hides. if you want the best (first cut cow hide ) try Katskins and redo them after the warentee . I would make them fix what you have under warentee .you should be able to get all the seats don with the good stuff for $1500.00 if you are unable to live with the factory stuff . NO MATTER IF YOUR RICH OR POOR IT'S NICE TO HAVE MONEY .

[BlueHUMMERH2]

I've got almost 90K on my H2 now, and the leather is still in pretty nice shape. So I'm sorry to hear yours has given you problems. I do notice that my padding is starting to compact though. The driver's seat is not as comfortable as it used to be.

[MovinH2]

I hear ya man. I had to have mine replaced by the dealer. They were actually pretty cool about it, but I found out they replaced it with OEM crap and it's already starting to crack again. At 3k I had to have them replace it the first time. My was flaking and cracking just like yours. Now at 30k on my 05 I'm having issues again with the seats they replaced. I'm going to have it out again with them next time I'm in for service.

Here are some pics after they fixed it.

[MovinH2]

Originally Posted by BlueHUMMERH2

I've got almost 90K on my H2 now, and the leather is still in pretty nice shape. So I'm sorry to hear yours has given you problems. I do notice that my padding is starting to compact though. The driver's seat is not as comfortable as it used to be.

I've seen some with no issues and some that look 10 years old after the first month of ownership. I wonder what the difference is.

[ghoticov]

Originally Posted by MovinH2

I've seen some with no issues and some that look 10 years old after the first month of ownership. I wonder what the difference is.

I would assume they are different types (kinds) of leather.

[MovinH2]

Originally Posted by ghoticov

I would assume they are different types (kinds) of leather.

Maybe but I don't see why there would be a difference within the same year.

[hummer.dad]

So far I have gotten the whole back seat replaced. The backs of both front seats are on order. I've been working with the Dew Service Mgr and now Hummer Customer Service to get the bottom cushions replaced. Have another phone call tomorrow with Hummer customer service. Hopefully all will go well. Even the service mgr wants to replace the bottom but says he needs the regional Hummer reps ok.

[h2co-pilot]

I guess skin just gets old and crackley in Florida.

That is really weird, especially because the truck is so new.

Anything unusual about how you keep it, like parking it in the sun all the time or leaving windows open? (not that it is your fault but just curious.)

Perhaps a pet gator or travelling with a fesnyng of ferrets?