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...

Other information:

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: 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...

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Reading Lamps

There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear seats. These lamps come on when any door is opened. Front Reading Lamps The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. Press the lamp lenses to turn the front reading lamps on or off...