Airbag light turns on/off randomly

Ok so ever since I had my check engine light and hold lights turn on(they have no gone away with no more pop ups)I had the car checked and it was the usual aps and tbs warning but now at random I keep getting the airbag light turn on and then a few seconds later it turns off. There was a few times where it would stay on for about two minutes or so but it was rare, Iam freaked out that my freaking airbag is just going to deploy all of a sudden. I searched on the forum but havent found anything like this...Iam starting to think maybe something screwed up and my car is about to take a dump. Has anyone had this problem before???

the light thats red? with a lil man and a bag? mine stays on 2 not sure why. take it in if its under warrenty.

Yes its the little red lit handicap man blowing up a ballon....and its not under warranty so I have to see what this is all about.

Yeah, mine stays on too after my check engine light came on whenever my seperntine broke.

is this the passenger light or the airbag airbag light?

it could be a few things, they are supposed to be "smart" airbags.. with a sensor in the seat, and such. If it is the airbag light on in the cluster you should be able to scan it too. That would be the most efficient way, but a few people have come across loose plugs under the seat. So you could check that really fast. But also if you are not heavy enough to press the sensor in the drivers seat, it would be confused.

Oh no at 320lbs it reads me just fine and its not the pass. airbag light either, its the red light that as mentioned above is that figure witha bag in front of him. Only problem with getting it scanned is that it happens so infrequently that it would really suprise me if it happened when I was getting it scanned unless its stored in the "memory" as a code that has happened, if that is possible.

at 320 lbs, you might have the other end of the issue, of too much weight on it.

HAHA.......I might agree if it were years ago yet cmon this is America......home of apple pie and obesity.

My airbag light just came on and is thus far staying on. Anyone got any updates? I am hoping for something I can fix cheap and myself.

it could be a few things, not everyone has had the same problem, but check th plug connections under the seat.

I quick checked those tonight, gotta check them again later, and look for other loose plugs.

Anyone have a troubleshooting list for air bags. I am pretty sure its on the driver side. The weight sensor on the passenger side still works and the air bag off light turns off when I sit in that seat. I am checking fuses next, but leaning toward driver seat sensor. Don't want to over look anything though.

My airbag light on my 2009 aveo5 comes on radom as well. I fugured out its when I move the passenger seat forward or back is the cause. something to do with the wires going up into the seat. 1st time I had it looked at the dealer said it was a wire unplugged under the seat and charged me $60 to plug it back in, so now i just simply wiggle the wire under the seat and the light goes off like clock work....

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My airbag light on my 2009 aveo5 comes on radom as well. I fugured out its when I move the passenger seat forward or back is the cause. something to do with the wires going up into the seat. 1st time I had it looked at the dealer said it was a wire unplugged under the seat and charged me $60 to plug it back in, so now i just simply wiggle the wire under the seat and the light goes off like clock work....

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To be on the safe side, maybe you should contact that dealer to let him know that the the airbag light still comes on and you have to wiggle it in order for it to go out. Seems like problem really wasn't fixed.

Vanessa,
Chevrolet Customer Service

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Originally Posted by daug1502

My airbag light just came on and is thus far staying on. Anyone got any updates? I am hoping for something I can fix cheap and myself.

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We haven't seen any more posts about your situation with your airbag lights; how are things going with this?

Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service (assisting Vanessa)

smart airbags aren't so smart. especially in an economy class car.

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smart airbags aren't so smart. especially in an economy class car.

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I would be glad to reach out to the dealer and ask about the Airbag Light coming on at random. Like I mentioned in my earlier post wiggling the wire doesn't sound like a solution. If so, please private message me your VIN#, name, address, current mileage and involved dealer if you like me to further research. Airbags are there for our safety. Have a great weekend!

Vanessa,
GM Customer Service

Here is what I was able to locate that might be causing it:
Chevrolet Aveo 2008 - Air bags - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

070941007 05/01/2009 SB-07-09-41-007A 10023980 Airbag readiness light on, dtc's 52, 56, b1378 and/or b1382 set (install updated side airbag connector).

Might need a new connector.

Hi. I had the same problem. In my case it was a weak battery. The code on all airbag sensors was showing low voltage. After swapping the battery I had the code cleared and it has not comback. I had the same issue with my suzuki Forenza. It had a dead battery and I changed it, then had the codes cleared. They have not returned. I hope this helps.

I have the same problem. This started back in February for me.

sometimes it is the "handicap man" other times the passenger sensor is off with no one in the passenger seat.

There is a Technical Service Bulletin out there for this issue, but when I took it to the dealer for inspection I informed them of this and wanted it taken care of. They did "$90 worth of checking" before calling to say that my car didn't fall under this Technical Service and it would involve taking apart the entire console to check.

I said eff that, Ill wait until I decide to get an AC unit for it.

I do have a theory though: Does anyone with this problem have the Aveo 5 SVM or an aftermarket radio?

Maybe a freak coincidence for you? I had my car inspected and they did a battery check and it tested great, considering it is the original battery! Any problem since?

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Hi. I had the same problem. In my case it was a weak battery. The code on all airbag sensors was showing low voltage. After swapping the battery I had the code cleared and it has not comback. I had the same issue with my suzuki Forenza. It had a dead battery and I changed it, then had the codes cleared. They have not returned. I hope this helps.

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No airbag issues with either car. It was by shear luck I discovered the issue. The Battery in the Aveo seened fine also but it was causing the Airbag sensors to show low voltage, Could also be carosion on the battery terminals.

Vanesa...My Chevrolet 2009 AVEO airbag light remains on, is there an issue with the AVEO

Mine also stays on. Took it to the dealer and t was a loose wire. Today, the light is still on and the cars out of warrenty. There should have been a recall on this. It's kind of a serious problem lol. I like living.

I've been through similar BS with an airbag light. It's described in this post.

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Vanesa...My Chevrolet 2009 AVEO airbag light remains on, is there an issue with the AVEO

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Hi there,

Sorry to hear that your airbag light will not turn off. If you'd like me to look further into this for you I'd be happy to do so. Please send me your VIN, mileage, and contact information.

Amber N.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Hoping there is a recall on this. Mine has been on for months, and only came on after the bumper to bumper warranty. Where was the loose wire? Maybe I can fix this myself?

Just stopping back over a year later, to let you all know the airbag is still on and the dealer will still do nothing about this.

Still no recall. Still no real answers from Chevy.

all of you need to lookout the connector under your seat. Most of the airbag issues posted here, this connection needing cleaned has been on of the most common solutions.

Des anyone have a wiring diagram for the air bag system on a 2006 hatchback (US version)

Not the best quality, but should help. if you need them in PDF let me know I will need to email them direct to you.

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Not the best quality, but should help. if you need them in PDF let me know I will need to email them direct to you.

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Thanks man, this will definitely help me go through all the wiring and hopefully pick out what's wrong with it