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B0081 on CHEVROLET CAMARO

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2010

What B0081 Means on Your CHEVROLET CAMARO

Real CHEVROLET CAMARO Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Check airbag light is on. chevrolet dealer service department inspected and found codes b0081-00 & b0074-00, noting that the passenger presence pad shorted out and that pad controls the passenger side air bag. they recommend to remove and replace passenger presence pad (part #20972507)."

— 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 06/28/2016

"I have taken my car into the dealership and had them check it out to see what is wrong and for $100 diagnosis charge. they told me that it needs a new passenger airbag sensor...on the repair ticket it is stated as dtc b0081 passenger seat problem. i have around 55,000 miles and no warranty left."

— 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 12/25/2013

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of B0081 on CHEVROLET CAMARO

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    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.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

B0081 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026