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November 2, 2012 Service bulletin

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIT4978A for 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado, 2007-2011 GMC Sierra and 2007-2011 GMC Sierra Denali.

Bulletin number
PIT4978A
Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B0081 in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module and Passenger Presence Sensor modules. Technician should inspect the Sensing and Diagnostic Module and Passenger Presence Sensor powers, grounds, and communication circuits at all in line connectors for fully seated, backed out terminals, and proper terminal tension using the correct test probes.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 226 complaints in the airbags category.

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