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B0096: B0096: Airbag System Malfunction - Passenger Airbag Deployment Module

on 2020 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP

Fix Cost
$500 - $1000
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
4/5
2-3 hours
DIY Possible?
❌ No
Pro recommended
Your Vehicle
2020 Chevrolet
SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP
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📖 What Does B0096 Mean on 2020 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP?

The passenger airbag deployment module has malfunctioned, preventing the passenger airbag from deploying in the event of a crash.
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Symptoms

  • • Airbag warning light on
  • • passenger airbag does not deploy in a crash
  • • unusual airbag system sounds or vibrations
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Common Causes

  • • Faulty passenger airbag deployment module
  • • wiring or connector issues
  • • airbag sensor malfunction
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How to Fix B0096 on 2020 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP

1. Disconnect the battery to prevent further damage. 2. Scan the vehicle to retrieve the trouble code. 3. Replace the passenger airbag deployment module. 4. Reconnect the wiring and connectors. 5. Test the airbag system.

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B0094: Immobilizer System Malfunction

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B0095 Sequential Code

B0095: Audio System Fault

Medium
B0097 Sequential Code

B0097: Climate Control Blower Motor Fault

Medium
B0098 Sequential Code

B0098: Door Locks Malfunction

Medium

💡 Why These Codes Are Related:

  • • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
  • • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
  • • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
  • • Same System: Components within the same automotive system