2012 Chevrolet Cruze Steering Wheel Airbag: Safety, Specs, and Warranty

Genuine GM/OEM 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Steering Wheel Airbag (Part #13293021)

This high-quality, 100% new steering wheel airbag, manufactured in Taiwan, offers exceptional value. It’s a crucial component of your vehicle’s safety system, designed to mitigate impact forces and protect the driver during a collision.

Modern vehicles increasingly incorporate multiple airbags strategically placed throughout the cabin to enhance passenger safety. Unlike other automotive components, an airbag is a single-use device. Upon deployment, it self-destructs. The primary airbag resides in the steering wheel, typically above the horn button. Below it, you’ll find the airbag sensor and horn wiring. This sensor communicates with the airbag control unit (ACU), the system’s central control component. The ACU initiates airbag inflation when it detects a collision of sufficient severity. To achieve rapid and effective inflation, a system mimicking rocket propulsion technology is employed. A blend of sodium and potassium nitrate is ignited by the control unit, generating the force needed to deploy the airbag within milliseconds.

The steering wheel airbag’s critical role in accident prevention cannot be overstated. Consider this scenario: a vehicle traveling at 60 km/h is involved in a sudden impact. The vehicle stops instantly, but occupants continue moving forward due to inertia. This results in a potentially fatal collision with the steering wheel. The airbag system mitigates this risk. Upon impact, sensors relay data to the electronic control unit (ECU). If the impact exceeds a predefined threshold, the detonator activates, rapidly inflating the airbag with gas. This process mirrors the speed and efficiency of a rocket launch system—deploying in as little as 0.04 seconds. The airbag quickly deflates through vents, minimizing further impact while enabling the driver to assess the situation and exit the vehicle safely.

Vehicle Compatibility

This steering wheel airbag is compatible with the following models:

• Chevrolet Cruze (2009-2012)
• Daewoo Lacetti SE (2009)
• Daewoo Lacetti CDX (2010)

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