Chevrolet 2007 Silverado, Owner'S Manual

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Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:
Is there anything I might add to the front
or sides of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A:
Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front
end or side sheet metal, they may keep the
airbag system from working properly. Also, the
airbag system may not work properly if you
relocate any of the airbag sensors. If you have
any questions about this, you should contact
Customer Assistance before you modify your
vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for
Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the
Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this
manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure
on page 652.
Q:
What if I added a snow plow? Will it keep
the airbags from working properly?
A:
We have designed our airbag systems to work
properly under a wide range of conditions,
including snow plowing with vehicles that
have the optional Snow Plow Prep Package
(RPO VYU). But do not change or defeat the
snow plow’s “tripping mechanism.” If you do, it
can damage your snow plow and your vehicle,
and it may cause an airbag inflation.
Q:
Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modified. How can I find out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:
Changing or moving any parts of the front
seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and
diagnostic module, rollover sensor module,
steering wheel, instrument panel, overhead
console, ceiling headliner, ceiling and pillar
garnish trim, roof-mounted rollover airbag
modules, or airbag wiring can affect the
operation of the airbag system. If you have
questions, call Customer Assistance. The
phone numbers and addresses for Customer
Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See
Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 652.
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