Where are the air bag connectors on a GMC Acadia?
The airbag connectors on some 2008 Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles, and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles may wear, leading to corrosion in the connector terminal pins at the connection between the body main wiring harness and the front driver and passenger side impact air bag.
What to do if your GM airbag light is on?
If your dealer will not cover the repair, contact the GM customer service center. 1. Disable the airbag system. 2. Replace connectors on both driver and passenger seats. Then reroute and attach the harnesses to the seat using the service kit. 2. Disconnect connector C308 from driver’s seat cross-beam. 3. Remove the driver’s seat.
Can a GM airbag be replaced for free?
GM will replace the worn/defective connector parts for free as long as your vehicle VIN number is covered by the bulletin (see below for compatibility)
The airbag connectors on some 2008 Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles, and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles may wear, leading to corrosion in the connector terminal pins at the connection between the body main wiring harness and the front driver and passenger side impact air bag.
Can a side impact air bag not deploy?
However, if you ignore the warning light, over time the resistance can increase to a level where the seat side impact air bag may not deploy in a side impact crash. Dealers will replace the front seat-mounted side impact airbag terminals and connector body. If your dealer will not cover the repair, contact the GM customer service center. 1.
If your dealer will not cover the repair, contact the GM customer service center. 1. Disable the airbag system. 2. Replace connectors on both driver and passenger seats. Then reroute and attach the harnesses to the seat using the service kit. 2. Disconnect connector C308 from driver’s seat cross-beam. 3. Remove the driver’s seat.
GM will replace the worn/defective connector parts for free as long as your vehicle VIN number is covered by the bulletin (see below for compatibility)
What is the trouble code for GM airbags?
GM has issued a service bulletin to address an airbag light on condition along with the following trouble codes: B0012, B0013, B0015, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026, B0033, B0040, B0042 or B0044 on the vehicles listed below. 2006-2014 Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Malibu Models (includes Malibu Classic)
What kind of airbags does a GMC Acadia have?
2007-2014 GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL GM uses a special connector for their airbags. The connector contains a special locking clip called a connector position assurance (CPA) clip to keep the two portions locked together.
What does it mean when your airbags are not deploying?
The issue can be minor, or it can be something a lot more pressing—it may be telling you that your airbags will not deploy should an accident occur! This means that you will not be protected and can face some serious injury or possibly even death. Therefore, when you see the service airbag message pop up, you should immediately get it fixed.
What can I do about the GM airbag light?
If you use ordinary terminals, you WILL have problems. GM offers a terminal repair kit just for this purpose #J-38125 SIR Terminal Repair Kit. Once you have repaired the terminals, apply dielectric grease GMP/N 12345579 on the connector pins and terminals when reassembling.
Who is the owner of the 2008 GMC Acadia?
2008 GMC Acadia Owner ManualM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, and the GMC Emblem, are registered trademarks, and the name ACADIA is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Where is the bar on a GMC Acadia?
SeeReclining Seatbacks on page 1-8. If your vehicle has a manual bucket seat you can adjust the seat forward or rearward with the bar located under the front of the seat cushion. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar.
What kind of air flow sensor does GMC Acadia have?
This Acadia btw is also a 2011, FWD model. If there is any information or updates I can provide, I will post them. Those same lights come on, on my 2008 Acadia, and it turned out to be the mass air flow sensor. Sorry took so long to reply, but no updates.
Are there warning lights on my 2011 Acadia?
No warning lights or messages have come on in past few weeks. This Acadia btw is also a 2011, FWD model. If there is any information or updates I can provide, I will post them. Those same lights come on, on my 2008 Acadia, and it turned out to be the mass air flow sensor.
Why is my GMC Acadia still at the dealer?
I still have no answer for this elusive problem. Actually our Acadia is still at the dealer as several other issues came up: the same ABS/service traction and stabilitrak light, the electric cooling fans running continuously even when vehicle is cold such as on 1st start up of the day and a broken lumbar support function driver seat.
Why does my GM airbag light come on?
The bulletin address a problem with the electrical connectors for the airbag system that causes an Airbag Light on or Service Airbag Message to appear. GM will replace the worn/defective connector parts for free as long as your vehicle VIN number is covered by the bulletin (see below for compatibility)
How to turn on the seat airbag light?
Install the blue seals on the body harness and the white seals on the seat airbag harness. Strip the insulation off all four leads 5 mm (3/16 in). Align the seals with the wire insulation. 7. On the body harness, position two FEMALE terminals onto the wires.
Install the blue seals on the body harness and the white seals on the seat airbag harness. Strip the insulation off all four leads 5 mm (3/16 in). Align the seals with the wire insulation. 7. On the body harness, position two FEMALE terminals onto the wires.
What are the features of a 2011 GMC Acadia?
The 2011 GMC Acadia is a well-equipped vehicle that includes as standard GM’s OnStar system with one year of complimentary service, AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers and MP3 capability, XM Satellite Radio, seven-passenger seating, dual exhaust with chrome tips, rear spoiler, sliding second-row seats, fog lamps and 18-inch wheels.
What’s the name of the new GMC Acadia?
For 2011, the GMC Acadia undergoes some revisions to its trim packages, including a new top-line Denali AWD model. The SLT trim lines receive 19-inch wheels, an eight-way power seat comes on the SLT-2 and Denali, and OnStar is now upgraded to 9.0 for improved voice recognition. The content in the various trim lines changes slightly.
What are the trim lines of the GMC Acadia?
Trim lines are the SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2 and Denali. Seating is eight-passenger on the SLE models and seven-passenger on the SLT and Denali trim lines.