What is a Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control module?
The Pontiac Solstice GXP Airbag Control Module (SRS SDM) is your vehicle's central safety unit, monitoring and controlling all airbag and restraint systems. It processes sensor data, stores important crash information, and ensures the quick and precise deployment of the airbags to protect the occupants in the event of an accident.
This module is the brain of the passive safety system and is crucial for the driver and passenger airbags, as well as any side airbags. It is also responsible for activating the seat belt pretensioners.
Proper functioning of the airbag control unit is essential for the operational safety of your Pontiac Solstice GXP. A professional Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control unit repair will restore full functionality.
Why is the Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control module defective?
The Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control unit often fails because crash data is irretrievably stored in the internal memory after an accident, preventing the error log from being erased and causing the airbag warning light to remain permanently illuminated. Internal hardware or memory damage can also lead to failures.
After a collision, the control unit stores accident-related data, blocking it from further use. This is the most common reason for the need for a Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control unit repair.
Occasionally, age-related wear, overvoltage, or moisture can damage internal components. A timely Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control unit repair can resolve such failures.
Common error codes for Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control unit repair
When repairing a Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control unit, generic control unit defects and crash data stored in the module are the most common causes of a persistent airbag warning light. These error conditions often prevent the error log from being easily erased with a standard OBD-II tool.
- FC1 → Control unit defective → Internal hardware or memory damage, often after an impact.
- Stored crash data → Malfunction after accident → Airbag warning light is permanently lit, error deletion not possible.
These specific error codes or conditions usually require specialized service to repair or reset the airbag control unit.
Sensor or other B-codes that do not directly affect the control unit itself as the cause are excluded here.
What part numbers are available for Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control unit repair?
There are currently no 100% verified, exact, new OEM replacement part numbers publicly available for the Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control module, as the original module is typically repaired or reset rather than completely replaced. Available GM part numbers usually refer to sensors or accessories.
Research shows that, for example, the GM OEM part number 15275200 refers to an airbag impact sensor, not the control unit itself.
Specialized service providers offer a Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control unit repair, which repairs the existing module without assigning a new part number.
If you need an exact OEM part number, we recommend contacting a GM dealer directly with your vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) to schedule your Pontiac Solstice GXP airbag control unit repair.