Replacement Seats for a 1996 Suburban??

1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE

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Does anyone know what OEM leather seats can be used to replace those in my 1996 Suburban 1500? Looks like any 1994 to 1999 Chevy/GMC seat will work, but can I use a 2000 on? They have a different seat belt mounting system. Thanks, Mark

Jan 2, 2006 at 2:35 AM

2CARPRO JACK

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no

Jan 11, 2006 at 9:58 AM

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I had the drivers seat (just the bottom portion)reupholstered with a imitation leather that matched "exactly" the leather on my existing seats. It felt like leather, duplicates (identically) the leather look, has been as durable as leather, and resists staining and damages even better than the original leather in my 95. The upholstery shops know what gm colors will interchange. The price was almost half of having it recovered in original gm leather. I couldn't be happier.

Jan 18, 2006 at 11:33 PM

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Do not use 2000 or newer seats; they are not compatible because of the different seat belt mounting system.

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The owner of a 1996 Suburban 1500 asked which OEM leather seats could replace the originals, believing 1994-1999 Chevy/GMC seats would fit but questioning 2000 and newer seats because of a different seat belt mounting system. The expert answered no. Another member reported reupholstering a seat bottom in matching imitation leather for about half the cost of original GM leather and said upholstery shops know which GM colors interchange.

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