What is a Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control unit?
The Saturn Vue Hybrid Airbag Control Unit is the central safety unit that activates all occupant restraint systems in the event of a crash. It continuously monitors sensors, stores important crash data, and ensures the proper function of all airbag modules and seatbelt pretensioners in the vehicle, which is essential for passive safety.
This module, also known as the SRS SDM or RCM, is the brains of the Supplemental Restraint System. It receives signals from impact sensors to detect the severity and type of an accident.
Based on this data, it decides precisely which airbags and belt tensioners need to be deployed to optimally protect the occupants.
Why is the Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control unit defective?
A Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control unit typically fails because it stores crash data after an accident and enters a locked state, necessitating repair or a reset. Internal electronic errors, communication problems, or misconfigurations can also cause failures and require specialized Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control unit repair.
Because one-time crash data is stored in the module upon impact, the control unit blocks the system for safety reasons. This prevents accidental multiple activations and requires professional activation of the module.
Internal hardware defects, such as those indicated by error codes B0012 or B0019, can also cause failure. Such problems often require in-depth diagnosis and a targeted Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control unit repair.
Common error codes for Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control unit repair
Common Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control module error codes indicate internal module problems that require precise diagnosis and professional Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control module repair or replacement. These codes signal errors in the memory, calibration, or internal communication of the control module itself.
- B1000 → Control unit communication error → Internal communication error
- B0012 → Internal memory error in the airbag control unit → Data corruption or memory defect
- B0013 → Internal control unit error → Hardware or software problem
- B0015 → Airbag diagnostic system error → Internal monitoring error
- B0016 → Airbag control unit reset required → Crash data storage after accident
- B0019 → Internal control unit error → Electronic defect in the module
- B0020 → Control unit communication error with sensor or module → Bus problem or interface error
- B0022 → Invalid control unit configuration error → Incorrect programming or parameterization
- B0023 → Airbag control unit diagnostic memory error → Problem with the diagnostic memory
- B0033 → Control unit hardware error or internal error → Internal component failure
- B0040 → Control unit initialization error → Start-up problem when booting the module
- B0042 → Airbag control unit calibration error → Sensor adjustment not correct
- B0044 → Control unit system monitoring error → Internal monitoring function error
What part numbers are available for the Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control unit repair?
For a successful Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control unit repair or replacement, exact OEM part numbers are crucial to ensure compatibility with your vehicle model. Only specific, manufacturer-approved numbers guarantee the correct function of the safety system after installation.
The primary OEM part number for the Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control module is 96838857, directly from GM. This number is verified for the original airbag control module parts and ensures a perfect fit.
Another confirmed OEM part number is 22717049, also from GM, often with the replacement number 22718158. These are specifically validated for the hybrid model years of the Saturn Vue and are essential for a correct Saturn Vue Hybrid airbag control unit repair.