B0098 on Chevrolet
Right Side Restraints Sensor 3 (Subfault)
B0098 on Chevrolet vehicles indicates right side restraints sensor 3 (subfault). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Chevrolet model — most commonly on Equinox. This SRS code means the airbag control module detected a fault with the right-side restraints (side-impact) sensor 3 circuit. This crash sensor helps the module decide when to fire the right-side and curtain airbags, and the code sets when its signal or wiring is open, shorted, or implausible. Side-airbag protection on the affected side may be compromised, and the SRS/airbag warning light typically illuminates. Typical repair costs on Chevrolet range from $400 to $1,800, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of B0098
- •Faulty right-side impact (restraint) sensor
- •Open or shorted sensor wiring
- •Corroded or loose sensor connector
- •Water intrusion at the sensor mounting location
- •Harness damage from collision or prior repair
- •Faulty airbag (SRS/SDM) control module
- •Poor ground connection
B0098 on Chevrolet by Model
Chevrolet Equinox(1 issue)
- Passenger Presence System Failure Causing Air Bag Warning and Passenger Airbag Disable Message2005-2009
A recurring safety complaint on this generation is failure of the passenger presence/occupant classification system in the front passenger seat. Owners report the air bag warning lamp, 'Passenger Air Bag Off' message when an adult is seated, or intermittent operation depending on seat position. The issue is tied to the seat sensor mat/module and related wiring/connectors, and it can disable proper passenger airbag deployment logic.
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What does B0098 mean on Chevrolet?▼
B0098 stands for "Right Side Restraints Sensor 3 (Subfault)." This SRS code means the airbag control module detected a fault with the right-side restraints (side-impact) sensor 3 circuit. This crash sensor helps the module decide when to fire the right-side and curtain airbags, and the code sets when its signal or wiring is open, shorted, or implausible. Side-airbag protection on the affected side may be compromised, and the SRS/airbag warning light typically illuminates. On Chevrolet specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes B0098 on Chevrolet vehicles?▼
Common causes on Chevrolet: Faulty right-side impact (restraint) sensor, Open or shorted sensor wiring, Corroded or loose sensor connector, Water intrusion at the sensor mounting location, Harness damage from collision or prior repair. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix B0098 on a Chevrolet?▼
Repair costs on Chevrolet range from $400 to $1,800, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Chevrolet models have B0098 documented?▼
Au7o has documented B0098 on 1 Chevrolet model: Equinox.