B0014 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
Air bag deployment circuit or seat wiring fault
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Chevrolet model context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for B0014.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What B0014 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
B0014 on Chevrolet Traverse points to air bag deployment circuit or seat wiring fault. FixIt matched 2 NHTSA owner reports for this exact code/vehicle pair, so use this page to prioritize the most likely symptoms, components, and next checks before replacing parts.
Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
"MADE AN APPT. WITH A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WITH A SERVICE AIRBAG RED LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD ON 6/28/2019. APPOINTMENT WAS CONFIRMED AND ONCE THERE, I WAS TOLD TO RETURN THE VEHICLE ON ANOTHER DAY, NO APPT. AVAILABLE. TO MY SURPRISE, THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY CAR. I DID RETURN ON 7/2/2019 DIAG. $"
"DASHBOARD DISPLAYS "SERVICE AIRBAG" RANDOMLY AND INTERMITTENTLY. I LOOKED UP SPECIAL COVERAGE 15804 AND BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED. MY VIN DOESN'T HAVE THE SPECIAL COVERAGE BUT THE DIAGNOSTICS ARE THE SAME AS DESCRIBED. DEALERSHIP AGREED TO OBTAIN DIC CODE WHICH IS B0014. THIS CODE IS INCLUDED IN S"
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Common Causes on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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Compare repair quotes
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