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2021 GMC SIERRA 2500HD

6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
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B0003critical severityBody

Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control

on 2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel · 4WD

What this code means

Malfunction in passenger frontal airbag deployment circuit.

Symptoms

  • Airbag light on
  • Passenger airbag OFF indicator may light

Common causes

  • Faulty airbag module
  • Wiring under seat
  • Seat occupancy sensor
  • Airbag control module

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan airbag codes
  2. Check passenger seat wiring
  3. Test occupancy sensor
  4. Inspect airbag connector

Repair notes

Professional airbag service required. Check seat occupancy sensor.

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