Special Coverage Adjustment
18055 Side Impact Airbag Light On
Reference Number:

Make
Chevrolet
Pontiac

N172125090

Model
Malibu
G6

Release Date:
Revision:
Model Year
From
To
2010
2010
2010
2010

RPO

March 2018
00

Description

Involved vehicles are identified on the Applicable Warranties section in GM Global Warranty Management system. This
site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections and/or repairs.
Condition

Special
Coverage
Adjustment

Some 2010 model year Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, may have a condition where the
front seat side impact airbag (SIAB) connectors under the seat may experience small relative movement
between the pins and sockets. DTC’s related to SIAB wiring connectors may be found even with product
improvements implemented at the assembly plant or through previous completion of Customer
Satisfaction Recalls 10085 (May, 2010) or 11034 (May, 2011).
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service,
regardless of ownership.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after March
15, 2018, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes
provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to March 15, 2018, must be submitted to the
Service Contract provider.

Correction

Vehicle owners or lessees who paid for repairs referenced in this Special Coverage (“Customers”) are
eligible for reimbursement of their reasonable and customary expenses in accordance with the
procedures specified below. The conditional right to reimbursement is provided by GM solely in the
interest of customer satisfaction and is personal to Customers. Customers may not assign and GM
does not consent to any assignment of any Customer’s right to submit reimbursement claims, or to
receive reimbursement, or any other rights granted by this Special Coverage to any third party,
including but not limited to service contract providers, and this Special Coverage is not intended to
and does not confer any third party beneficiary, subrogation or contribution rights, or any other rights
to reimbursement, against GM, whether in law, equity or otherwise, on any third parties.
Dealers are to cut out the side airbag connector and hard wire connection. The repairs will be made at
no charge to the customer.

Parts
Quantity
4
1
2
(If Required)
As Required

Part Name
Clip, Wrg. Harn. Splice (Merch Pk. of 10)
Tubing, Shrink (1/8” Black) (Merch Pk. of 10)
Clip, Attachment

Part No.
05297428
12355010
19118426

Wire, 0.5mm2 (20GA) Automotive Grade (If required to lengthen harness, Locally
NPN
Sourced)
Woven Polyester Electrical Tape (PET) or Equivalent
1089428*
Yellow Electrical Tape (Locally Sourced)
NPN*
* Contact Kent Automotive at 1-888-937-5368 (USA), 1-800-563-1717 (Canada), or www.kent-automotive.com. Dealers
that do not have a Kent Automotive account or representative must advise the Customer Service Representative that the
part(s) is being used for this GM bulletin to obtain special bulletin pricing. Do not order from GMCCA.
NOTE: A length of wire, additional splice clips and shrink tubing may be required if the existing wire length has been
shortened by previous repairs. This will not be required on most vehicles.
Reminder: Parts may be removed from Retail Inventory Management (RIM). Dealers should review the affected parts
to confirm RIM managed status. Parts may have quantity limiters in effect.

Copyright 2018 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

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Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
9900540
9900541
9900542

9900543

Description
Diagnostic Time Only – No Repair Required
Vehicle Seat SIAB Harness Repair
ADD: Install Additional Wire to Seat Harness
Customer Reimbursement Approved
- For USA and Canada dealers only
- For Export dealers only
Customer Reimbursement Denied – For USA dealers only

Labor
Time
0.1-0.3
1.0
0.1-0.3
N/A
0.2
N/A

Trans.
Type
ZREG
ZREG
ZREG

Net
Item
N/A
*
**
***

ZREG

****

*

The amount identified in “Net Item” should represent the actual sum total of the current Dealer net price for Woven
Polyester Tape and Yellow Electrical tape needed to perform the required repairs, not to exceed $1.00USD,
$1.00CAD, plus applicable Mark-Up or Landed Cost (for Export).

**

The amount identified in “Net Item” should represent the actual sum total of the current Dealer net price for Wire,
0.5mm (20GA) Automotive Grade needed to perform the required repairs, not to exceed $1.00USD, $1.00CAD, plus
applicable Mark-Up or Landed Cost (for Export).

*** For USA and Canada: Submit the dollar amount reimbursed to the Customer in Net/Reimbursement. Submit $20.00
administrative allowance in Net/Admin Allowance.
**** Submit $10.00 administrative allowance in Net/Admin Allowance.
For Export: Submit the dollar amount reimbursed to the Customer in Net/Reimbursement.
Service Procedure
1.

Install a scan tool and verify one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are set as current or
history in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM): B0014, B0021.
•
•

If the DTCs listed above are not set as current or history, no further action is required. Inform the customer that
any additional diagnosis and repairs are not covered under this special coverage.
If either of the DTCs listed above are set as current of history, proceed to step 2.

WARNING: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled.
Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components. Serious injury can occur. Failure
to observe the correct procedure could also result in unnecessary SIR system repairs.
2.
3.

Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI. (Position
power seats if disconnecting the battery)
Move the driver seat to the full forward/up position.

5000223

4.

Locate the SIAB branch of the under-seat harness located on the rear of the lower seat frame.

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5000227

5000235

5.

Remove the harness attachment clip from the metal seat frame. (If the fins on the harness attachment clip are
damaged, replace the retainer when reinstalling the harness).

5000240

6.

Locate the yellow SIAB connector.

7.

Remove 76 mm (3 in) of conduit and tape behind both connectors to gain access to the wires and splices.

NOTE: Before removing the connectors from the seat and body harnesses, note the wire colors of the seat and body
harness. Some wire pairs may have different colors. Mark or identify wire pairs using a pen and tape to ensure the
correct wires are spliced together BEFORE removing the connectors from the harnesses.
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5000267

8.

Cut off the two connector halves as close to the connector as possible.

5000275

9.

Remove 13 mm (1/2 in) of insulation from the seat and body harness wire ends.

5000281

10. Install one 25 mm (1.0 in) section of heat shrink tube onto each of the two wires on the body side harness.

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5000285

11. Fold the 13 mm (1/2 in) ends of exposed copper wires over each other.

5000289

12. Crimp the splice clip over the wires using Special Tool J-38125-8, crimp nest F.
13. Inspect the crimp quality.
Warning: DO NOT use soldering equipment that is battery or electric powered. These types of soldering irons can
induce voltage into the circuit, which may cause inflator module deployment and/or damage to electrical components.
Use only the EL-28125-5 Ultra Torch or another butane fueled soldering iron when working on SIR circuits.
Caution: Keep the heat shrink tube above the splice when soldering the splice (3) to ensure that the heat shrink is not
prematurely shrunk and closed down over the wire or splice area due to the heat from the soldering iron.
Note: Use rosin core lead solder. The higher the lead content the better as it has a lower melting point.

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5000294

14. Solder the crimp and splice clip using the Ultratorch, part number J-38125-5, or another butane fueled soldering
iron.

5000296

15. Center the heat shrink tube over the splice and use the Ultratorch, part number J-38125-5, or another butane fueled
soldering iron, to shrink and seal the heat shrink tube securely over the splice crimp and insulated wires.

5000298

16. Wrap woven polyester electrical tape (PET) or equivalent anti-abrasion tape or electrical tape around the spliced
section of the seat and body harness wires.

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Warning: Ensure yellow tape is wrapped around the splice section of the seat and body wire harness to properly
identify supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) wiring. Failure to properly identify SIR wiring could cause deployment of
the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

5000300

17. Wrap yellow electrical tape over the polyester electrical tape or black electrical tape.
Caution: Avoid routing the harness along sharp metal edges. Ensure that harness is secured with some slack in the
harness to allow the harness to flex or move. Move the seat full forward and then full rearward to ensure the slack is
appropriate for the entire seat travel.

5000303

18. Using the original mounting hole for the harness retainer, secure the harness in position on the seat frame. If the
fins on the harness attachment clips are damaged, replace the clip.
19. Move the passenger seat to the full up and forward position. SIR Disabling and Enabling Repeat steps 4-18 on the
passenger seat.
20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.
21. Clear any SDM DTCs using a scan tool. Verify that the airbag indicator is NOT displayed on the instrument panel
cluster (IPC). If DTCs appear after clearing the SDM, refer to the appropriate diagnostic information in SI.
Courtesy Transportation – For USA & Canada
Courtesy transportation is available for Customers whose vehicles are involved in a product program and still within the
warranty coverage period. See General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual, Sections 1.4 and 6.1.10, for
courtesy transportation program details.
Customer Notification
General Motors will notify Customers of this special coverage on their vehicle (see copy of typical Customer letter included
with this bulletin).
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Customer Reimbursement
Customer requests for reimbursement of previously paid repairs to correct the condition described in this bulletin are to
be submitted to the dealer prior to or by April 30, 2019. See General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual,
Section 6.1.11 – Product Field Action Customer Reimbursement Procedure (USA & Canada) or local Policies and
Procedures, for details.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of
conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained
technicians have the tools, equipment, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT
assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your dealer for information on whether your
vehicle may benefit from the information.

We Support
Voluntary Technician
Certification

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April 2018
This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN: _____________________________________
Dear General Motors Customer:
As the owner of a 2010 model year Chevrolet Malibu or Pontiac G6 your satisfaction with our product is very important
to us.
This letter is intended to make you aware that some 2010 model year Chevrolet Malibu or Pontiac G6 vehicles, may
have a condition where the front seat side impact airbag (SIAB) connectors under the seat may experience small
relative movement between the pins and sockets. DTC’s related to SIAB wiring connectors may be found even with
product improvements implemented at the assembly plant or through previous completion of Customer Satisfaction
Recalls 10085 (May, 2010) or 11034 (May, 2011).
Do not take your vehicle to your GM dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the
condition as described above.
What We Have Done: General Motors is providing owners with additional protection for the condition described above.
If this condition occurs on your 2010 model year Chevrolet Malibu or Pontiac G6 within 10 years of the date your vehicle
was originally placed in service or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, the condition will be repaired for
you at no charge. Diagnosis or repair for conditions other than the condition described above is not covered under this
special coverage program.
What You Should Do: If you believe that your vehicle has the condition described above, repairs and adjustments
qualifying under this special coverage must be performed by a General Motors dealer. You may want to contact your
GM dealer to find out how long they will need to have your vehicle so that you may schedule the appointment at a time
that is convenient for you. This will also allow your dealer to order parts if they are not already in stock. Keep this letter
with your other important glove box literature for future reference.
Reimbursement: If you have paid for repairs for the condition described in this letter, please complete the enclosed
reimbursement form and present it to your dealer with all required documents. Working with your dealer will expedite
your request, however, if this is not convenient, you may mail the completed reimbursement form and all required
documents to Reimbursement Department, PO Box 33170, Detroit, MI 48232-5170. The completed form and required
documents must be presented to your dealer or received by the Reimbursement Department by April 30, 2019, unless
state law specifies a longer reimbursement period.
The right to submit reimbursement claims is provided by GM solely in the interest of customer satisfaction and is
personal to vehicle owners and lessees who previously paid for repairs referenced in this Special Coverage
(“Customers”). Customers may not assign and GM does not consent to any assignment of any Customer’s right
to submit reimbursement claims, or to receive reimbursement, or any other rights granted by this Special
Coverage to any third party, including but not limited to service contract providers, and this Special Coverage
is not intended to and does not confer any third party beneficiary, subrogation or contribution rights, or any
other rights to reimbursement, against GM, whether in law, equity or otherwise, on any third parties.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact your dealer or the appropriate Customer Assistance
Center at the number listed below.
Division
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Puerto Rico – English
Puerto Rico – Español
Virgin Islands

Number
1-800-222-1020
1-800-762-2737
1-800-496-9992
1-800-496-9993
1-800-496-9994

Text Telephones (TTY)
1-800-833-2438
1-800-833-7668

We are sorry for any inconvenience you may experience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your
continued satisfaction with our products.
Terry M. Inch
Executive Director
Global Connected Customer Experience
Enclosure
GM Recall: 18055
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GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
DCS4690
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY
Date:

March 15, 2018

Subject: 18055 - Special Coverage
Side Impact Airbag Light On
Models: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
2010 Pontiac G6
To:

All General Motors Dealers

General Motors is releasing Special Coverage 18055 today. The total number
of U.S. vehicles involved is approximately 209,398. Please see the attached
bulletin for details.
Customer Letter Mailing
The customer letter mailing will begin the week of April 2, 2018.
Global Warranty Management (GWM)
The Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) screen in the GWM system will be updated March
15, 2018. Please hold all warranty transactions until IVH has been updated.
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