Airbag control unit with part number 15080860

What does the airbag control unit 15080860 do?

As a central unit, the airbag control unit 15080860 controls the restraint system (SRS) in Chevrolet. It checks the crash sensors and decides in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

This evaluation runs within milliseconds. In addition, the unit constantly monitors the entire system and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 15080860 fail?

Stored crash data are the most common cause, even if no airbag has triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete them. Airbag24 deletes this data during the repair of the 15080860.

Without an accident, other causes can apply. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, and moisture and corrosion at plug connections belong to these.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or from connecting a jump start, can also strain the unit.

How can you tell that the 15080860 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently and thus indicates the fault. A fault message in the instrument cluster and a missing connection of the diagnostic tool can come along with it.

If the fault memory cannot be cleared, this also points to a malfunction. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then possibly fail to trigger. Anyone who notices these signs should have the cause clarified promptly.

Which vehicles is the 15080860 fitted in?

The control unit 15080860 is fitted in these vehicles: Chevrolet TrailBlazer GMT360 (2001-2009). You can check the match to your vehicle using the details on the label.

The matching vehicles are compiled in this list:

• Chevrolet TrailBlazer GMT360 (2001-2009)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only ensures that you have the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 15195628, 20757496.

How does the repair of the 15080860 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. First read out the fault memory and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create the repair order online.

Then send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, repairs or replaces defective components and deletes the crash data. A function test follows before your own unit is returned.

The stated time applies only to the checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24.

Our repairs come with 2 years' statutory liability for defects. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.

How does the control unit 15080860 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 15080860 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

The printed repair order belongs in the parcel, and the unit must be packed shock-proof.