Chevrolet Silverado: Airbag System / What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering
a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing
the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware
are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags are designed
to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment threshold...
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants
can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In
moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the
inside of the vehicle...
Other information:
According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly
restrained in an appropriate child restraint secured in a rear seating position.
Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating
position...
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and
go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake
pedal firmly...
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The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the
status of the system.
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