Where is the service air bag light on my Impala?

My dash keeps displaying Service Air Bag, and tripping on the red air bag light that comes on with initial start up. Sometimes it goes off and clears itself. Other times it will remain on until I turn the car off and back on.

How often does the air bag go off on an Impala?

Sometimes it goes off and clears itself. Other times it will remain on until I turn the car off and back on. Of course it only does it when it wants to. It came on when i test drove it, so i had the dealer note it as something they would fix before we made the deal.

Is there a recall on the 09 Impala?

There is a recall for 09 impala airbag. Did your issue get resolved? I’m having this problem too. There is a recall for 09 impala airbag. Did your issue get resolved? Click to expand… I did. The dealership took care of it. They replaced the connection, which I believe is somewhere in the steering column.

Why is my service air bag not working?

I had the intermittent “SERVICE AIRBAG” light. Had the codes read, faulted for “Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Has High Resistance”. Turns out one of the three yellow plugs under the passenger seat had a bad connection. After unplugging and replugging, the fault went away, and hasn’t come back.

What’s the problem with my 2008 Impala service air bag?

Same thing with my 2008 impala. The “service airbag” would turn on and off randomly. Now it’s been on for a while. I’m taking it to the dealership on Friday to see what the problem is. Also I have the same issue with the powerlock on the driver side.

How does the airbag light work on a Chevy Impala?

Electrical voltage and amperage are generated to recharge the battery and supply voltage to the electrical system of the car. The alternator is held in place with mounting bolts. There is a main electrical wire on the rear of the alternator that supplies voltage to a main voltage junction box.

What does the diagnostic warning light on Chevy Impala mean?

Every time you start your Chevy Impala, the computer system runs a self diagnostic check on all major systems. If any of these checks fail, you will see a diagnostic warning light on the dash for the corresponding system. When the airbag system fails this check, you’ll see the airbag light.

What is the trouble code for GM airbags?

GM has issued a service bulletin to address an airbag light on condition along with the following trouble codes: B0012, B0013, B0015, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 or B0044 on the vehicles listed below. 2006-2014 Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Malibu Models (includes Malibu Classic)

Why does my GM airbag light come on?

The bulletin address a problem with the electrical connectors for the airbag system that causes an Airbag Light on or Service Airbag Message to appear. GM will replace the worn/defective connector parts for free as long as your vehicle VIN number is covered by the bulletin (see below for compatibility)

Why does the airbag light stay on on a Chevy Impala?

It’s when it stays on that indicates a problem. Your airbag light is part of your Impala’s larger supplemental restraint system. It works in tandem with the system to protect you in the event of an accident. If all parts of this system are not working properly, it can cause the airbag light to come on.

Is there a service air bag recall on my Impala?

I just bought a 09 impala LT with 47k miles and i am also having this service air bag light coming on randomly, i called dealer about it and gave them my last 8 digit of vin and told me there is no recall, but i can bring it in and look at it, and i would still have to pay. I had the same problem with my 2010 Impala.

What does the airbag light on a Buick Enclave mean?

Depending on the model year and what country you happen to be in, you may get something along the lines of SRS, a picture of a person with the airbag deployed, or the word airbag. All of these should be treated as the airbag light.

Where is the airbag code on a 1996 Chevy?

If you use a generic OBD-II scanner, it will show no fault codes, even though airbag codes are present and the airbag light is on. Under your Chevrolet dashboard, you will find the Onboard Diagnostic port, also known as the OBD-II port. Your browser does not support the video tag. All 1996 and newer Chevrolet have this port.

Where is the service air bag light on my Impala?