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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 249 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System)
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- Specifications
- Schematic Wiring Diagrams
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- DTC B0012 or B0013: Steering Wheel Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0014, B0021, B0031, or B0038: Seat Side Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0015, B001A, B001B, or B0022: Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0016, B0018, B0023, or B0025: Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0019 or B0020: Passenger Instrument Panel Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0052: Deployment Commanded
- DTC B0074: Passenger Presence Sensor
- DTC B0081: Passenger Presence Module (Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module)
- DTC B0081: Passenger Presence Module (Passenger Presence Module)
- DTC B0082: Seat Belt Reminder Sensor
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0083 or B0084: Front Impact Sensor
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0085 or B0088: Front Side Impact Sensor
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0086 or B0087: Front/Rear Side Impact Sensor
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0098: Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Component Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B067F or B0680: Passenger Air Bag On Indicator
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description (C99)
- Circuit/System Description (ALO)
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch Circuit/System Testing (C99)
- Passenger Air Bag Indicator Circuit/System Testing (ALO)
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B1001: Option Configuration (Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module)
- DTC B1001: Option Configuration Error (Passenger Presence System)
- DTC B1019: System Configuration Error
- Passenger Presence System Rezeroing
- Symptoms - SIR
- Airbag Indicator Malfunction (Driver)
- Airbag Indicator Malfunction (Passenger)
- SIR Disabling and Enabling
- DTC B0012 or B0013: Steering Wheel Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Repair Instructions
- SIR Service Precautions
- Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement
- Airbag Side Impact Sensor Replacement
- Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement
- Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement
- Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement
- Airbag Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
- Airbag Instrument Panel Module Replacement
- Airbag Front Passenger Presence Sensor Replacement
- Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
- Airbag Side Impact Rear Sensor Replacement
- Instrument Panel Airbag Disable Switch Replacement (With C99)
- Instrument Panel Airbag Arming Status Display Replacement
- Roof Side Rail Airbag Replacement
- Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Replacement
- Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front
- Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
- Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment - Component Inspections
- Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
- Accident With Side Seat Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
- Accident With Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Only - Component Replacement and Inspections
- Impact Sensor Replacement Guidelines
- Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Europe)
- Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Except Europe)
- Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping (Europe)
- Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping (Except Europe)
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.