Chevrolet Silverado: Airbag System / Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement.
Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light.
Caution
If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not
work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened
or broken airbag coverings, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced.
For the location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? See your dealer for
service.
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front
end, or side sheet metal, may keep the airbag system from working properly...
Warning
A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may not properly protect you and your passenger(s)
in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death...
Other information:
The engine air cleaner/filter is on the driver side of the engine compartment.
See Engine Compartment Overview.
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air filter life system see Maintenance
Schedule for intervals on inspecting and replacing the engine air cleaner filter...
The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven or used. For example, the vehicle uses computer
modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the
conditions for airbag deployment and deploy them in a crash, and, if equipped, to
provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle...
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Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially
with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
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