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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 05:54 AM
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Does anyone know how long it takes the dealer to fix the airbag recall
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 06:21 AM
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It states right in the letter how long the update will take. I don't have mine with me, but believe it says 0.5 - 2 hours.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 06:23 AM
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Had mine done last week - took one cup of coffee, a donut, a smoke, and two pages of my book = 35 minutes!
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 06:49 AM
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Half an hour
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 07:46 AM
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Does anyone know how long it takes the dealer to fix the airbag recall
Mine took less than 45 minutes.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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The air bag recall was fixed before I finished the second donut. No problems afterwards.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 08:52 AM
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It the tech has done it before, it takes less than 30 minutes, once they have the car in the service bay.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Classic-Chevy-Guy
Half an hour
30 mins should be ample.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 11:38 AM
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From the recall notice, the time required depends on what needs to be done. If a simple reprogram- 20 minutes, if the vehicle has previous deployment events recorded in the SDM, then the SDM must be replaced, and it is under the console in the middle of the car- so 2 hours or more.

I have driven my car for 2-1/2 years the way it is, so I may not take mine in until the inspection sticker expires next year.

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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by snakepit
Does anyone know how long it takes the dealer to fix the airbag recall
I had mine done on October 4th and it took about 1/2 hour !!! By the way I got my snail mail notice ( US MAIL ) yesterday !!!! So everyone might want to jot down the # 16007 !!!! Wayne
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 11:49 AM
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Just because you haven't had an accident in 2.5 years, doesn't mean you won't have one later today.

It seems to me that as soon as one becomes aware that the airbags may not deploy, the smart decision is to get it taken care of ASAP.

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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 12:07 PM
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I took mine the following weekend after the recall was announced, the dealership was extremely packed and it was done within 2 hours. I pretty sure with normally scheduled about an hour.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 12:47 PM
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I have yet to receive a recall notice. Bought new from dealer. I wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for this forum.

Had the oil changed and the update done this morning. Total of one hour.

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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 01:38 PM
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I don't see any reason to take it in either...
The airbag MAY not function.
It may work too
What did we do 25 years ago.... did we all for?

I don't like anybody working on my car. The next owner can take care of it.
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QUOTE=Foosh;1593422222]Tex,

Just because you haven't had an accident in 2.5 years, doesn't mean you won't have one later today.

It seems to me that as soon as one becomes aware that the airbags may not deploy, the smart decision is to get it taken care of ASAP.[/QUOTE]
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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I had mine done this morning. I called for an appointment and arrived at 8:00 AM. I was home by 9:15. (20 minute drive.)
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JerryU
Mine took less than 45 minutes.
Mine too.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 02:03 PM
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just had mine done this AM. It took about 20 min. start to finish and out the door.
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I was in the bay when mine was done and it took less than 20 min.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by snakepit
Does anyone know how long it takes the dealer to fix the airbag recall
In 45 minutes I had an oil change and this recall issue fixed.
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 02:09 PM
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Me too. 20-30 minutes
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