B0013critical severityBody
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
on 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV 65 kWh Single Motor FWD · FWD
What this code means
A short to battery voltage was detected in the driver side airbag deployment circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Unintended deployment risk
Common causes
- Wiring harness chafing against metal
- Connector pin damage
- Faulty airbag squib
- Incorrect wiring repair
Diagnostic steps
- Disconnect battery and wait
- Inspect wiring for chafing
- Check connector pins
- Measure circuit for shorts to B+
Repair notes
Locate and repair the short to battery voltage. Professional service required.
🔌 Don't have a code reader?
Any of these will read and clear this code — pick by how deep you want to go.
Bluetooth code reader (~$25)
Veepeak OBDCheck BLE →
Pairs with your phone — reads and clears codes, live data.
Serious DIY (~$100)
BlueDriver Pro →
Enhanced codes (ABS, airbag, TPMS) plus repair reports.
Shop-grade tablet (~$300+)
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S →
Bidirectional tests, service resets, all systems.
As an Amazon Associate, OLP earns from qualifying purchases — how we link. This never changes the specs we publish.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0007
Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0008
Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0009
Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment