The airbag light comes on every once in a while on my Avalanche. During one drive it can come on and go off several times. I suspect it is a loose wire or connection somewhere. I have never attempted to get it looked at.

 

got it back from the dealership, dropped it off at lunch, was done before I was finished with work.

Tech scan test found Code B0013, R&R steering wheel found white wire to SIR coil shorted to wheel. Replaced SIR coil.

all fixed!

 

Glad to hear it. Hopefully mine is as simple and quick.

 

My 2009 HHR now has 38,500 miles on it. We had the air bag light come on once before we hit the factory warranty of 36000, but now the light comes on daily and stays on for long period of times. So have a bad feeling that they'll charge us for a repair because it's over the factory warranty. But we purchased this vehicle because we have a baby and we need it for safety.

So anyone know if the dealership will charge us if we are over the factory warranty?

 

If they have a record of the previous complaint, they shouldn't.

 

Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet HHR
Nature of Defect:
AIR BAGS
Bulletin Number:
TB-080941006
Bulletin Date:
Apr 2009
Summary:
GENERAL MOTORS: THE SIR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. DTC B0081 PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) CODE STORED (INSPECT PPS SYSTEM CONNECTORS). ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10030104 )