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Air Bag Readiness Light/Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Light On, Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC) B0057, B0058, B0059, B0064, B0065, B0066 (Inspect/Repair Wiring or Connector)

Subject:Air Bag Readiness Light/Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Light On, Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC) B0057, B0058, B0059, B0064, B0065, B0066 (Inspect/Repair Wiring or Connector)

Models:2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado
2004-2005 GMC Canyon



This bulletin is being revised to add additional diagnostic information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-09-41-005 (Section 09 -- Restraints).


Condition

Some customers may comment that the Air Bag Readiness Light/SIR light is on.

Diagnosis with a scan tool may reveal DTCs B0057, B0058, B0059, B0064, B0065, B0065 current or in history.

Cause

The most likely cause of the DTC(s) is a poor and/or intermittent connection at the front seat belt retractor/pretensioner.

It has been found at the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) that front seat belt retractors/pretensioners are unnecessarily being replaced for the above listed DTCs.

It has also been found on some extended cab models that the seat belt retractor/pretensioner wiring may be chaffed/damaged in the rear door or between the rear door and the body.

Diagnostic Information

    • DTC B0057, B0058, or B0059 (Passenger Side Seat Belt Retractor/Pretensioner) -- Document ID #1208945
    • DTC B0064, B0065, or B0066 (Drivers Side Seat Belt Retractor/Pretensioner) -- Document ID #1208948
    • Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections -- Document ID #303631

Correction

DO THIS

DON'T DO THIS

Inspect the front seat belt retractor/pretensioner wiring and connectors for proper connection prior to replacing SIR components.

DO NOT replace the front seat belt retractors/pretensioners P/N's :

89022583

89022773

89022977

89024172

89022584

89024173

89022767

89022768

89022771

89022772

89024170

89024171

prior to inspecting the seat belt retractor/pretensioner connectors.

Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Repair Information

  1. Gain access to the front seat belt retractor/pretensioner connector and wiring.
  2. • On regular cab models, remove the rear corner trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Rear Corner - Lower in Interior Trim (SI Document ID #1285534) .
    • On extended cab models, the front seat belt retractor is located in the rear door. Remove the rear door trim panel to gain access to the retractor/pretensioner. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (SI Document ID #1302228).
    • On crew cab models, remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim (SI Document ID #1285525).

    Important: On extended cab models, inspect the seat belt retractor/pretensioner wiring located in the rear doors. Also inspect the wiring between the door and the body for signs of chaffing/damage.

  3. Disconnect and Reconnect the appropriate seat belt retractor/pretensioner two wire connector to insure a proper connection.
  4. With a scan tool, inspect for a current DTC.
  5. • If a current DTC is still present, refer to the Diagnostic Information above.
    • If a current DTC is not present, continue with the next step.
  6. With a scan tool, clear the DTC history information.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N6624

Wiring And/Or Connector - Occupant Safety - Repair Or Replace

Use published labor operation time