Chevrolet Silverado: Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators / Airbag Readiness Ligh

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2024 Owners Manual / Instruments and Controls / Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators / Airbag Readiness Ligh

This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System.

The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.

Warning

If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.

If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on.

Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light

There may be a passenger seat belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System. For vehicles equipped with the passenger seat belt reminder light, when the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their seat belt...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 75 for important safety information. The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator...

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