Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-07-09-41-010A | 02/01/2010 | 10034404 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and | 11/10/2010 | |
| SB-09-09-41-005 | 07/01/2009 | 10032336 | Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: air bag readiness light on, service air bag message, inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) corrosion (replace sdm/cut and remove carpet pad). *pe | 03/05/2010 | |
| PIT-4857 | 05/01/2009 | 10030750 | Gmc/chevrolet: sir mil on and tech 2 will not communicate with sdm. some modules may set a communication dtc u0151 against sdm. diagnostics may lead to replacement of sdm and replacing sdm may fix the concern for a short time or it may fa | 11/24/2009 | |
| SB-08-09-41-002C | 02/01/2009 | 10029924 | General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose, | 07/20/2009 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| SB-07-09-41-010A | 02/01/2010 | 10034404 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and | 11/10/2010 | |
| PIT-4857 | 05/01/2009 | 10030750 | Gmc/chevrolet: sir mil on and tech 2 will not communicate with sdm. some modules may set a communication dtc u0151 against sdm. diagnostics may lead to replacement of sdm and replacing sdm may fix the concern for a short time or it may fa | 11/24/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 38500 | 1 | |
| 2009 chevy silverado lost traction on highway during slippery road conditions, vehicle spun out and hit a metal roped fence head on and also went across the median and slammed the front end of vehicle into a guard rail stopping it instantly from going into on coming traffic. the vehicles damage was on the front end directly in the center causing a wedge into the radiator, engine and bent the front of the frame. the impact was very loud and solid. the impact caused the truck to stand on the front of vehicle, slamming the back end of the vehicle on the ground with great force. the airbag didn't deploy which at the speed of around 60 mph and the place the vehicle was hit in, makes me very concerned on the safety of this vehicle. my 5 year old son said his right arm was hurting after the accident and with in the hour of having the accident myself ended up in the hospital with a stiff neck and a very soar and bruised back, i was released with minor injuries and i consider myself lucky. please let me know if anything can be done about this situation and the safety of myself and my son. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 38500 | ||
| 2009 chevy silverado lost traction on highway during slippery road conditions, vehcile spun out and hit a metal roped fence head on and also went across the median and slammed the front end of vehicle into a guard rail stoping it instantly from going into on coming traffic. the vehicles damage was on the front end directly in the center causing a wedge into the radiator, engine and bent the front of the frame. the impact was very loud and solid. the impact caused the truck to stand on the front of vehicle, slamming the back end of the vehicle on the ground with great force. the airbag didnt deploy which at the speed of around 60 mph and the place the vehicle was hit in, makes me very concerned on the safety of this vehicle. my 5 year old son said his right arm was hurting after the accident and with in the hour of having the accident myself ended up in the hospital with a stiff neck and a very soar and bruised back, i was released with minor injuries and i consider myself lucky. please let me know if anything can be done about this situation and the safety of myself and my son. | |||
| 04/19/2010 | 12000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph and approaching an intersection, the vehicle abnormally veered off the road. the vehicle proceed to travel off the roadway and went airborne over and embankment before crashing into a ditch. the air bags did not deploy upon impact and the contact sustained moderate to sever injuries. the contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance and a police report was filed accordingly. the vehicle was towed to a chevrolet dealer for repairs. the failure and current mileages were approximately 12,000. | |||