Our vehicle has had zero accidents the airbag light showed up on dashboard stating check airbags. Then as far as electrical the headlights seem to turn on there own at times. We feel this perhaps is a recall not known yet.
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt: airbag warning light
32 of the 845 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 76,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
While in motion the service air bag light come on and goes off randomly. A malfunction in the sensor or other area has lead to premature air bag deployment in other's vehicles. Airbags are a safety feature that give piece of mind that I currently do not have. This is the car we are considering handing down to our teenage son but am concerned with this warming that will not go away. The low tire pressure light randomly comes on as well, even when tires have adequate air.
My air bag lights on dash for driver and passenger side come on at random. I also have a light on my dash that's says service air bag. I have went to the chevrolet dealership and they say there is no recall for this. It worries me with my children in the car that if I have a accident that the airbags in the vehicle could not deploy. This could lead to serious injury or even death. Chevrolet doesn't seem to care whether or not it gets fixed. It happens at random sometimes when I start the car other times when I'm driving.
I have a serves airbag light on it comes and goes as I drive doesn't seem to matter highway or in city. Even if I have a passenger in the front seat. From my research it's a know issue with chevy cobalt for the sensor in the seat or the seat belt wiring harness to short out I don't know why it hasn't been recalled yet my car has 89.000 miles on it but some people have had it go bad as soon as 35.000 now this is an safety issue that gm refuses to address I haven't seen my mechanic yet but I'm sure its going to be the seat belt harness that needs replacing the dealers wants 500.00 or more to fix the issue that should of been recalled
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the passenger side curtain air bag deployed without warning or an impact. The contact pulled over into a parking lot. In addition, the bracket that held the seat belt came off the seat and struck the contact's hand. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to jerry's chevrolet (1940 e joppa rd, baltimore, md 21234) where it was determined that the vehicle performed as designed and the repairs had to be paid by the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at low speeds, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated periodically. The steering wheel was unable to be turned. When the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the passenger side air bag sensor and the electric motor power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,152.
Service air bag light comes on randomly.
Airbag and/or seat belt tensioner module. The service airbag warning light is illuminated on the dic. Two dealerships have been notified of the issue and say it's a "known problem" but not covered under any warranty, tsb, or recall, and quote $500-1000 to repair the issue. The issue is caused by the movement of the wires and/or module when the passenger seat is occupied.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in a recall for the air bags. The vehicle was repaired. The air bag warning indicator was illuminated, which indicated that the passenger side air bag was deactivated despite the passenger seat being occupied. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was at a service center, the steering wheel failed to turn and seized. The power steering and service air bag lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery and passenger seat module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Airbag warning light illuminated. Dealer states b0081 71 code found when scanned and passenger presence code 23 set. Found bulletin 09-06-40-003a covering this issue. Checked wiring, modified sleeve and recommended replacing passenger side seat belt tensioner. Research shows this to be a known defect and dealership acknowledged this by modifying the connector sleeve. This is a safety concern and should be recalled for repairs at no cost to the consumer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Air bags
- Sir/air bag light illuminated, DTC B0081 (passenger presence system (PPS) code) stored (inspect pps system...
- General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (SIR) indicator/lamp on with...
- Chevrolet/pontiac: sir/airbag light illuminated, DTC B0081 and passenger presence system (PPS) code 23...
- Chevrolet/pontiac: the sir/airbag light is illuminated
- General motors: the sir light is illuminated
- General motors: sir/airbag light illuminated, passenger presence system (PPS) dtcs 023, 024, 063, 064, 065...
- Air bag indicator light is on
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?
32 of 845 owner complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (4%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?
There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
Fuel leak 114Power steering loss 99Fuel smell 98Fuel pump 74Steering lock-up 46Engine failure 31Loss of power 31Check engine light 30Stalling 29No deployment 27Won't start 24Ball joint 15Grinding brakes 15Door locks 15Fire or smoke 12Headlights 11Hesitation 10Jerking 10Steering noise 8ABS 6Fuel gauge 6Harsh shifting 6Seat belt 6Pulling 5Warning lights 5
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