general problems of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

"service air bag" light is illuminated. Deal states the replacement part is out of production. Apparently, this is a relative common problem with this vehicle. The illumination of the warning light indicates the air bag system is not working.

The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, he was informed that the front passenger's side air bag had failed. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,273.

Recaro seat sensor failure, causing passenger air bag system inoperable for the passenger side, it appears this a very common problem, the dealer states that they have replaced a lot of these in the past, but gm no longer has any available, cannot find one anywhere in the country (USA), the safety concern is if involved in an accident the passenger is not protected, the dealer has confirmed this is the problem thru diagnostics, have contacted manufacture and they have confirmed no parts available for a repair, service air bag system message and air bag light on intermittently numerous time while driving, first appeared within approx. 2 days after purchased used on 03-17-2022.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the driver and front passenger side curtain air bags deploy without warning. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. There was no police report. The vehicle was towed to quantrell auto group dealer, located at 1440 e new circle rd, lexington, ky 40509, (859) 266-2161, where a diagnostic testing was completed but the contact was unaware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. Aw.