Chevrolet Silverado: Airbag System / Airbag System Check

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Seats and Restraints / 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 Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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...

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

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...

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Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes...

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Engine Compartment Overview

2.7L L4 Engine (L3B) Remote Negative (–) Location. See Jump Starting - North America. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America. Battery - North America. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View)...