B0001critical severityBody
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
on 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2L I6 · RWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the driver frontal airbag stage 1 deployment circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- Airbag may not deploy in crash
Common causes
- Faulty airbag module
- Clock spring failure
- Wiring issue
- Airbag control module fault
Diagnostic steps
- Scan airbag module for codes
- Test clock spring continuity
- Inspect wiring under steering column
- Check airbag module connector
Repair notes
Safety critical. Have airbag system serviced by qualified technician. Do not attempt DIY airbag repair.
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Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit