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Diagnostic information for Intermittent Restraints, Air Bag (SIR) Indicator/Lamp On with DTC(s) B0012, B0013, B0014, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 or B0044 Set

Subject:Diagnostic Information for Intermittent Restraints, Air Bag (SIR) Indicator/Lamp On with DTC(s) B0012, B0013, B0014, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 or B0044 Set

Models:2005-2007 Buick Rainier
2006-2009 Buick Allure, LaCrosse, Lucerne
2008-2009 Buick Enclave
2006-2009 Cadillac DTS
2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade Models
2008-2009 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS, XLR
2005-2006 Chevrolet SSR
2005-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, Trailblazer, Trailblazer EXT
2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2006-2009 Chevrolet Corvette, HHR, Impala, Malibu Models (includes Malibu Classic)
2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Equinox, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2008-2009 Chevrolet Express
2005-2009 GMC Envoy Models
2007-2009 GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL
2008-2009 GMC Savana
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit
2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice
2007-2009 Pontiac G5, Torrent
2008-2009 Pontiac G8
2005-2009 Saab 9-7X
2007-2009 Saturn AURA, OUTLOOK, SKY
2008-2009 Saturn VUE
2008-2009 HUMMER H2



This bulletin is being revised to update the DTCs that may be set in the SDM. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-09-41-002 (Section 09 - Restraints).


Important: This bulletin only applies to the DTC Symptom codes listed below.

Technicians may encounter an intermittent or current SIR indicator on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with DTC(s) B0012 04, 0E; B0013 04, 0E; B0016 04, 0E; B0019 04, 0E; B0020 04, 0E; B0022, B0023 04 0E; B0033 04, 0E; B0040 04, 0E; B0042 and B044 set in the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

This could be caused by a loose, missing, or broken Connector Position Assurance (CPA) retainer at the Air Bag for the set DTC.

If loose, remove the connector and reinstall correctly by first pushing the connector body in completely and then pushing in the CPA retainer completely. If the CPA is broken, missing or will not seat in the connector correctly, replace the CPA retainer with P/N 54590003 (Orange CPA) that is located in the SIR Repair Tray (J-38125-SIR) of the terminal repair kit.

If the CPA retainer P/N 54590003 (Orange CPA) cannot be located in the terminal repair kit, contact Kent Moore Tools @ 1-800-GM-TOOLS and order P/N 54590003-PKG to obtain a package of 5.