Chevy Impala Uncomfortable Lumbar Support

6 messages, Last post on Feb 12, 2009 at 10:41 AM

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#5 of 6 Re: Uncomfortable Lumbar Support [voorhees1] by ryster Feb 08, 2009 (3:38 am)
Replying to: voorhees1 (Feb 05, 2009 4:31 pm) I have to ask...did you test drive the '09 before you bought it? Was the seat uncomfortable during the test? Regardless of the seat mounted airbag, a skilled and reputable auto upholsterer should be able to add padding where you need it without affecting the airbag. Based on my experience with my current '06 Impala, the padding in the seat will break down over time. Perhaps the seat will soften up enough on its own and become more tolerable. Replies to this message: voorhees1 (Feb 12, 2009 10:41 am)
#6 of 6 Re: Uncomfortable Lumbar Support [ryster] by voorhees1 Feb 12, 2009 (10:41 am)
Replying to: ryster (Feb 08, 2009 3:38 am) I did test drive it but not as much as maybe I should have. I did drive an '08 for a year and loved it. I drove the '09 home but didn't notice how uncomfortable it was until AFTER I tried the lumbar support a day or two later and then couldn't deflate it all the way. I hope the padding will break down and the seat becomes more tolerable. Thank you for your suggestions. You time and help is greatly appreciated.

#5 of 6: Re: Uncomfortable Lumbar Support [voorhees1] by ryster; Feb 08, 2009 (3:38 am)

Replying to: voorhees1 (Feb 05, 2009 4:31 pm)

I have to ask...did you test drive the '09 before you bought it? Was the seat uncomfortable during the test?

Regardless of the seat mounted airbag, a skilled and reputable auto upholsterer should be able to add padding where you need it without affecting the airbag.

Based on my experience with my current '06 Impala, the padding in the seat will break down over time. Perhaps the seat will soften up enough on its own and become more tolerable.

voorhees1 (Feb 12, 2009 10:41 am)

#6 of 6: Re: Uncomfortable Lumbar Support [ryster] by voorhees1; Feb 12, 2009 (10:41 am)

Replying to: ryster (Feb 08, 2009 3:38 am)

I did test drive it but not as much as maybe I should have. I did drive an '08 for a year and loved it.

I drove the '09 home but didn't notice how uncomfortable it was until AFTER I tried the lumbar support a day or two later and then couldn't deflate it all the way.

I hope the padding will break down and the seat becomes more tolerable.

Thank you for your suggestions. You time and help is greatly appreciated.