Finding the best seat cover for your GMC Sierra 1500 is a task that isn’t for the faint-hearted.
Indeed it can some people months before they decide to take the plunge and make that all-important purchase.
We hope to solve this problem by providing you with as much knowledge as possible so that you can start upgrading your GMC Sierra 1500 interior with confidence.
Style
A universal fit seat cover that is made from polyester allowing it to stretch around the GMC Sierra seats snuggly.
Although these are universal fit, the fabric gives it an almost custom fit look. They are provided in a good range of two-tone color combinations. These are also airbag compatible.
Material
The polyester shell is light and breathable and contains a layer of padding making it comfortable on long journeys.
Comfort
When installed correctly these seat covers are very comfortable and very little give ensure that they will stay in place.
Installation
Installation is relatively straightforward when compared to some other seat covers.
Removal of the headrest is required to get the best possible fit. The light and stretchy fabric makes it easy to tuck the cover into the crevices between the backrest and seat and over the front.
You will need to cut the fabric in some places to allow access to things like seat belts and headrests. This doesn’t seem to be an issue as the flaps can be easily tucked away into the gaps around these areas.
Pros
- Great option for those on a budget
- Easy to install
- Comfortable
Cons
- Some customers have reported the feeling of cheap quality
- Need to cut the fabric to accommodate seat belts and headrests
Overall
A decent set of seat covers, especially if you are on a budget. Easy to install supported by excellent instruction provided online.
Style
These seat covers are custom-fit and as such are designed specifically for GMC Sierra trucks.
Although heavy-duty in their nature they still smart and offer excellent protection for your original seats. Will work well for anything ranging from frequent family usage to those who work in construction and anything in between.
Something to note is that the manufacturer provides the front or back row seat covers – not both. You will need to purchase front and back seat covers separately. This can make it a little pricey for those on a budget.
Material
Made from cotton-blend Duck-Weave fabric which is a signature of Carhartt. The quality is superior and is immediately noticeable when you sit on the seat covers.
Clearly designed with durability in mind, these seat covers are perfect for protecting your original GMC Sierra seats.
The durability combined with the material having a waterproof nanolayer, making it easy to address any spill might expect to encounter. Moreover, the fabric is also machine washable making maintenance a win all-round.
Comfort
These seat covers offer a study feel when sitting in them which translates to quality. This is noticeable on longer haul journey where the breathability of the fabric is appreciated. Due to the seat covers being a little loose, they can ride up slightly at the front.
Installation
Comes with headrest and armrest seat covers where applicable, but it is recommended to confirm this with the manufacturer.
Installation can be achieved in around an hour and is made especially easy if you have an extra pair of hands to help out.
The front seat covers are easier to install than the rear seat covers. This is due to access to the rear of the seat being very tricky for some people. Some customer feedback suggests that removing the rear seats makes access easier.
Pros
- Durability
- Quality look and feel
- Versatile
- Easy to clean and maintain
Cons
- Pricey as the front and back seat covers are only available to buy separately
Overall
A great allrounder that is made of quality Carhartt material, and offers excellent protection for your original seat covers.
Something to be aware of is that the front and back seat covers are only available to purchase separately. But if this doesn’t affect your budget then these are a great option to purchase.
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Airbag and heated seat compatible.
Style
Full coverage custom fit design which fits very well, and gives an almost OEM-like finish when installed properly.
The PU leather is soft and gives a sleek look and feel that should add a luxurious yet practical touch to your GMC Sierra interior.
For the rear-seat passengers, there are compartments on the back of the front seats where things like small toys, books, etc can be stored.
Material
As touched upon in the previous paragraph, the material is made of soft leatherette, which is good quality and seems to be durable.
In addition to this, the material is also waterproof, which allows you to quickly mop up any spills or superficial dirt.
This is a noticeable plus point over the less waterproof cotton fabric seat covers that are also on offer.
Comfort
Multilayered with a cushion material sandwiched within adds a noticeable layer of comfort. This coupled with the non-slip underlayer ensures that you will be both comfortable and relatively stationary during journeys.
Installation
Oasis Auto provides excellent installation video and documentation which are easily accessed on their product page or elsewhere online.
We really rate them for putting such effort into this as the installation of seat covers can be quite the task, and is only made easier when instructions are clear and easy to follow.
The installation itself isn’t the most straightforward process. This is due in part to the custom fit, full-coverage design of the seat covers. But if you take your time and maybe get a friend to help out, you should end up with a nicely fitted well-presented seat cover.
Pros
- Custom-fit design
- Soft leatherette
- Excellent fitting instructions
- Waterproof
Cons
- Installation may a take a while
Overall
A lovely-looking set of seat covers that are luxurious yet practical. The sleek custom fit design feels almost OEM-like, which isn’t easy to achieve, as long as time is taken to install these properly.
A worthy purchase that will freshen up your GMC Sierra interior nicely.
The Luckyman Club 56 seat covers are designed to be airbag compatible and will fit GMC Sierra 1500 / 2500 HD / 3500 HD trucks from 2007-2020.
Style
Made from faux leather, these universally fitting seat covers are neat and stylish. They offer practicality for rear-seat passengers with pockets conveniently placed behind the front seats, allowing for easy storage of small belongings.
While these seat covers do provide excellent coverage for universal fit covers, there are still some areas that expose the original seats.
If this is a concern then we recommend the Oasis Auto Seat covers, which we reviewed further up this page, for an example of a quality full-coverage seat cover.
Material
The PU leather is soft and durable and is also waterproof. The material is multi-layered which gives it a reassuring durable feel while also feeling quite plush. Easy to clean and wipe down.
Comfort
The multi-layered fabric design contains a layer of padding which makes difference to comfort. The underside of the seat covers is lined with a non-slip material which works well to stop the seat covers from moving around during a drive.
Installation
Installation is quite straightforward if you take the time to prepare the seat covers.
It’s always worth unpacking them and laying them flat and attaching all of the buckles etc before you begin to actually fit the seat covers in.
Fortunately, Luckyman Club provide decent instruction material on their product page which clearly demonstrates how to properly install these.
Pros
- Stylish design
- Installation is straightforward
- Excellent installation instruction videos provided by the manufacturer
- Durable
- Practical
Cons
- Parts of the original seat will still remain exposed
Overall
These are a sleek set of universal fit seat covers, that feel durable and offer excellent comfort.
The only negative we can identify is that they do not provide absolutely full coverage, but this is more of a generic issue with universal fit seat covers than an issue with this model.
A great choice and offers good protection for your GMC Sierra seats.
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Seat covers made by Aierxuan are designed to fit GMC Sierra 1500, 2500HD, 3500HD 2007-2021. Specially designed to accommodate side airbags, headrests, and rear arm-rest/cup holder.
Style
Stylishly embroidered PU leather seat covers that are available in multiple trim colors, all of which help to offset the black main body color in a subtle manner.
They are smart to look at and will really work to freshen up your GMC Sierra 1500 interior.
Material
As mentioned, these are made from PU leather which while aesthetically striking are also durable and easy to maintain.
You’ll easily be able to wipe spills and dirt away with a damp cloth giving peace of mind. After all, there aren’t many things more frustrating than having a lovely fresh seat cover that is impossible to clean easily.
Comfort
There is a small layer of padding that offers additional cushioning to the existing seats.
This provides more than adequate comfort. This coupled with the material being breathable also makes this great for long journeys.
Installation
Can be achieved in around 30-45 minutes if the instructions are followed properly.
Indeed, taking timeout to also watch the instruction videos provided by the manufacturer will slash a lot of the hassle that could be encountered otherwise.
To preview their instruction videos they have provided them on the product page which we think is very useful.
Pros
- Stylishly embroidered design
- Easy installation, helped by good instruction material provided on their product page
Cons
- Not completely full coverage due to the universal design
Overall
A great looking seat cover that is available ins several rim colors. The look and feel give confidence that these are a quality product and should last many uses.
Things to consider when shopping for a GMC Sierra 1500 seat cover?
When thinking of effective ways to upgrade your GMC Sierra 1500 interior, you can do a lot worse than changing up your seat covers.
Even if upgrading, per se, isn’t the main motivator, seat covers can also provide excellent protection for your original seats thus helping to preserve the value of your truck.
However, as you may have already realized, it is important to understand what factors affect the quality and suitability of potential seat covers. These factors range from things like the material right through to brand reputation.
Let’s explore some of these in more detail.
Material
The key purpose of seat covers is to protect the original seats. If they can’t do this then they cease to be useful in most people’s experience.
This is where the material they are made of comes in. They tend to be made from one of several materials, all of which have their pros and cons.
Neoprene
Neoprene is a material that is used for many purposes. These include:
- Orthopaedic supports
- Activewear
- Gym equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Office equipment, e.g. mouse mats
There are a few characteristics that make neoprene great for seat covers. Such as the material being spongy in texture which helps with comfort.
It also has waterproof properties making it easy to wipe away spills. Seat covers made from neoprene will also remain comfortable and breathable if you are perspiring in hot weather or say after a gym session.
What we like about neoprene seat covers:
- Waterproof properties makes it easy to wipe spills
- Breathable, so will remain comfortable even if you are perspiring
- Comfortable, due to to its spongy texture
What we don’t like about neoprene:
- May not match everyone tastes style-wise
Leather/PU Leather
PU leather (sometimes called leatherette) is a material that offers waterproof characteristics, is durable, and lends itself to aesthetically pleasing styles.
Seat covers made from this material tend to be very versatile as they are easy to wipe clean, surprisingly tough wearing, and well designed.
What we like about PU Leather seat covers:
- Easy to wipe clean
- Durable yet stylish
- Usually available in many styles
- Good quality custom-fit examples looks excellent
What we don’t like about leather:
- Can take a while to get the "new" smell out
Cotton Blend
Seat covers made from cotton weave material can be made to be very durable and tough wearing, for example, the Covercraft Carhartt SeatSaver.
This would suit those that like to explore the outdoors and thus needing something that will truly protect the original GMC Sierra 1500 seats.
Having said that, they are also smart and look great. Cotton also makes seat covers very cool and breathable which really helps long-term comfort.
What we like about cotton-blend seat covers:
- Durable
- Cool and breathable
- Comfortable
- Some can be machine washed
What we don’t like about cotton-blend seat covers:
- Not easy to wipe spils
Installation
We’d argue that, aside from the actual quality of the seat cover, the installation experience is the most important aspect of purchasing a seat cover.
While some seat covers are easy to fit without instruction manuals, there are others that absolutely require clear and concise instructions in order to successfully fit them in your GMC Sierra 1500.
In the past, people have, due to the lack of adequate fitting instructions, either ended up fitting them incorrectly or damaging them.
Thankfully, there are manufacturers that provide excellent installation resources on their product pages to help with this, and we have provided access to these in the reviews above where possible.
Universal Fit seat cover
Universal seat covers are designed to fit seat covers from multiple makes, models, and seat configurations.
So why is this useful? Simply put, they provide customers the confidence that the seat covers will more than likely fit their vehicle. This offers peace of mind for the customer during research and purchasing.
Due to the fact that universal seat covers potentially fit multiple vehicle types, they tend to not offer a complete full crisp coverage, although there are exceptions.
However, many still look very good and represent some of the best picks overall.
When shopping for universal seat covers, pay special attention to the detail in the product images and look through customer feedback for any clues around the fit and practicality of use, etc.
What we like about universal-fit seat covers:
- Flexible fit
- Can be easer to install than cusom-fit examples
- Available in great styles
What we don’t like about universal-fit seat covers:
- They usually don't provide full coverage
Custom Fit Seat Covers
Custom seat covers usually offer a more tailor-fitted design specifically for the GMC Sierra 1500, or very similar vehicles.
The great thing about custom-fit seat covers is that the best examples can offer an almost factory-like finish.
Installation can be a challenge, however, especially when trying to access hard-to-reach areas like the back of the rear seats.
The best thing you can do to mitigate this is to ensure that the supporting installation instructions are good enough to follow accurately.
As mentioned earlier, more manufacturers are providing excellent installation material on their product pages and other online resources.
What we like about custom-fit seat covers:
- Specifically designed to fit your make and model
- Usually provide full coverage of your original seats
- Can be tricky to install, but is usually worth the effort
What we don’t like about custom-fit seat covers:
- Can be time consuming to intsall
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Recommendations / Feedback
Part of researching the best seat covers for your GMC Sierra 1500 should involve checking any customer feedback and reviews you can find related to the seat covers you are interested in.
Any insight into the experience people have had with the seat covers will prove to be unique nuggets of info that will help.
This includes any friends or family that you know have purchased a similar product. Such information can be invaluable when it comes to making that all-important purchase.
Well researched reviews, like the ones on this page, will also help to provide a well-rounded perspective on the various option that are available and what the pros and cons of each are and why.
Do universal seat covers fit all cars?
Universal seat covers do not necessarily fit all cars, but are more designed to fit a broader range of vehicle models or seating configurations than the custom-fit seat cover counterpart.
This tends to help customers that mainly want to be certain that the seat cover will fit their vehicle, as opposed to finding something that will more likely fit their exact seating configuration in a more factory-like fashion.
As a consequence, universal-fit seat covers may not provide the 100 percent full coverage that custom-fit seat covers can achieve. On the plus side, universal seat covers tend to be more affordable yet still provide excellent style options.
We discuss this in more detail in the previous section
Are seat covers necessary?
While seat covers aren’t a necessity, they are absolutely vital if you want to protect your original seats. Whatever your lifestyle, there will almost always be a situation where a mishap, or certain activities will in staining or physically damaging your original seats.
Seat covers will take the brunt of all of this, thus providing much needed protection.
Do seat covers ruin seats?
No, seat covers do not ruin seats. Indeed, their purpose is to do quite the opposite. The material of your factory fitted seats can, if left exposed, deteriorate over time, which is a particular concern for those with leather seats. This can be due to:
- UV rays
- Moisture build up
- Everyday wear and tear
- Staining
Which material is good for car seat cover?
Car seat covers are made from a number of different materials all of which should serve to protect your original seats. The material you decide to go for really depends on your preference.
Good quality seat covers should not have any adverse effects. If they do then this should be declared by the manufacturer clearly so that as customer you are informed of such issues before purchase.
Conclusion
After reading you will hopefully be more informed about what things make certain seat covers a better choice for you over other ones and why.
As you would have also been made aware, there are many options to choose from, which allows combining style, durability, and practicality all in one purchase.
