Air Bag Light On Problems of Cadillac CTS - part 2

Cadillac CTS owners have reported 87 problems related to air bag light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the CTS.

36 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/02/2016

Takata airbags. Airbag light stays on. Per trouble cods the problem is related to the passinger side seat.

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37 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the air bags light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 23,000. Aw.

38 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/09/2015

The service airbag light came on. I took the car to the Cadillac dealer who said the connector under the seat was not making contact and that the pins in the connector needed to be replaced ($600). In my opinion this is a design defect as the pins in the connector loose contact as a result of the seat moving back and forth for different drivers as well as driver confort. I have no reason to believe the problem will not reappear and that in the event of an accident that the air bag will deploy properly. I asked the dealer service manager to reach out to the general motors regional service manager, which he said he did and the reply was that Cadillac would not get involved in this repair.

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39 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/03/2015

Service airbag light and warning indicator came on when car is started. Took to gm certified dealership for service. Was advised code b0058- right front pretensioner defective on passenger seat belt buckle. The dealership advised that this part is no longer available from gm and therefore they wouldn't be able to make repairs. Also advised that the air bags are disabled and will not deploy. Was told to contact gm customer service. After 3 weeks of lengthy telephone conversations, still no help from gm. Searched every online website and this part is not available. Please advise what if anything can be done to stress the importance of this issue with gm.

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40 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/29/2015

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 82,300.

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41 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/24/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the vehicles instrument panel. The contact stated that the indicator would illuminate intermittently. The contact also stated that the failure had recurred on several occasions and had gotten progressively worse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000. Wh.

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42 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/08/2015

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While starting the vehicle, the front passenger side air bag off indicator illuminated continuously. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

43 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/18/2015

My airbag light came on today. After doing research I learned that there is a recall on the front passenger seat sensor which may be the cause of the problem. Am I responsible for the repairs although there is a recall ?.

44 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/07/2015

My 2007 Cadillac Cts has had problem after problem since I purchased it used at 60,000 miles!! I am now experiencing seriously dangerous & hazardous brake issues when parking &/or turning the wheel all the way!! the brakes pulsate & go to the floor but fail to stop!! the service brake light comes on & the abs/tc light as well, but then will go off before I can make it to the dealer!! when I parked on a hill my car failed to stay parked & started to drift backwards down the hill so I had to jump in & hit the brakes manually!! also the passenger airbag light doesn't recognize when someone is in the passenger seat. The service airbag light would come on the dash & information center then now it is staying on at 90,000 miles. I contacted GMC about the brake issues & they told me there was no recalls for any brake issues!! I also asked about the recall for the airbag for my 2007 vehicle but they informed me it wasn't for my VIN # but it is having the same exact issues as the recall!! someone is going to get seriously injured due to these hazards!! GMC/Cadillac needs to step up & correct these issues before it is to late!! how many more people have to get injured, die, or complain before these issues are addressed!!! this is supposed to be a luxury car but it is more like a junk car death trap!!!!.

45 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/15/2015

Takata recall-not notified of airbag recall. Recall withdrawn December 2014. March of 2015 my passenger airbag light came on. Took to my certified gm mechanic, checked it out and sent me to chuck fairbanks (dealer) because of recall. This is when I was told the recall had been withdrawn. I have been searching for help with this dangerous matter since. I need more information on who and what to do regarding getting the services needed. It is no longer a safe car for me to have a passenger with me. I did call Cadillac customer service and they said they could do nothing about it. I am not financially able to make this repair, retired, elderly and on ss. Can you please advise me where and what to do next? I have owned Cadillacs since 1985 and never encountered not being notified of recalls. Please notify me of any assistance you may be able to advise me of at p. O. Box 220, red oak, TX 75154. I have trouble with my e-mail and at&t has screwed up my telephones. This is important to me and I want to be sure I receive your response. I am not very computer savy and my computer is quite old. Thank you for any assistance you can give me.

46 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/15/2015

Takata recall - owned car since 2007, never notified of airbag recall. Service air bag light came on and I took car to mechanic on 3/15/15. Advised of recall. Called Cadillac cust. Serv. Recall was removed 12/15/14 and told there was nothing they could do. Have been searching for help since. My car is unsafe.

47 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/24/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bags warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

48 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/29/2014

I brought my Cadillac Cts 2004 to dealer for tranny service change they said there was a recall on my keys they asked for them and if we did not have both of them they would not be able to do it so I got the other key and then they did the work my key had a 1 on the back of it and a 2 on the back of my faience for the memory seats my keyless entry 's have the same numbers so they do the work "put plastic inserts and a little key ring on two keys" thats what the recall was for, they give me keys back but I noticed they are not my keys there are no memory numbers on them so I talk to the service manger told him my problem he did not even ask his workers what happened he went straight into denial and said my keys never had a number on them and instead and implied me and my faience were delusional 'we know our Cadillac" also they changed my ignition sleeve in my steering column I know this because I turn it every time I get in and the one they replaced it with looks like a dog chewed it its so beat up so I did some research and my vehicle comes with a key called a circle plus key the keys the Cadillac company gave me back are a key called pk3 not my original key so I go home, go to a gm dealer ask to make my keys with my VIN # they make me circle plus key looks just like the one I gave them in the first place low and behold it dont work on my ignition now. . . . . . . . . . So I have my mom bring the key I had made for her "because I misplaced them a couple months earleir had a lock smith make that opened my door and started my car after programming it that key does not work now!!!!!!!!! my air bag light comes on now witch makes me think my air bag system is now not up to par from the ignition not right. . . . So I then go to the Cadillac dealer were the problem originated from ask them to make me a key "told them I lost them".

49 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/21/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

50 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/18/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact started the vehicle and the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. Js.

51 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/03/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,200.

52 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the seat cushion needed to be replaced on the bottom portion of the seat due to a faulty air bag sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

53 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel air bag became warm. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

54 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/20/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated the air bags warning indicator was illuminated when the vehicle was in park. The dealer recommended a repair of the failure at the contact expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and communicated the VIN was not affected by the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 118,021.

55 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/22/2014

Service air bag light comes on.

56 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/27/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact did not feel comfortable driving the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000. Pam.

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57 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/08/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger side module and cushion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

58 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/21/2013

While I was a passenger riding on a major interstate, in the right front passenger seat, the air bag light (on/off) on the dash/console turned from the "on" status to the "off" status. After stopping we followed onstar's directions to turn off ignition and restart the vehicle and sit in the passenger seat once again. The air bag light stayed in the "off" status. We turned the vehicle off and restarted once again. This time when I sat in the passenger seat the air bag light changed to the "on" status. The following week, my mother was a passenger in the front and the air bag light stayed in the "off" position. Last week, another passenger was in the front passenger seat and the air bag light remained in the "off" position. I took it to a dealer while out of town, and the mechanic said that the right front passenger presence module has a short and needs to be replaced. I had the front right headlight assembly replaced, but was uncomfortable allowing that dealer to replace the passenger air bag sensor. I am bringing it to my dealer to have it replaced under warranty.

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59 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/13/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 97,000.

60 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/01/2013

Passenger service air bag light comes on. After 1 week I sat on the seat, there was a recall, and the service light went out.

61 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/01/2013

Bought car for teenage daughter and the air bag light came on. Found out 2005-2007 had a recall for this issue. Cadillac refuses to acknowledge that this is a safety issue and should take responsibility for repairs. I am concerned that until parts come in my new driver is unprotected if in an accident.

62 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/10/2012

My 2007 model year Cadillac Cts vehicle had a condition where repeated flexing of the passenger sensing system mat in the front passenger seat has caused the mat to kink, bend, or fold. The flexing broke the connections in the mat. The front passenger airbag has become disabled. The passenger airbag status indicator on the rearview mirror shows that the airbag is off, the air bag indictor does illuminate, and a service air bag message does appear in the driver information center and has for years! I have repeatedly ask village Cadillac, service advisor: debbie henry to have the seat fixed. The problem with service advisor is that she looks at your recall records. Your records indicate that my VIN does not have any outstanding recalls, which is correct. What I have is a letter from Cadillac p. O. Box 909989 milwaukee, WI 53209-9989, stating that this mat can break and it has broken. Also, the plastic housing of the seat belt buckle is broken, which has started to fray the seatbelt strap. The vehicle was parked in the garage.

63 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/13/2012

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light continuously illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the failure but had no remedy available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,521. Updated 08/11/lj the consumer stated Cadillac suggests new sensors be installed at owner's expense. Updated 08/12/2014.

64 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/06/2012

A passenger (6'2" 200 lb. ) man sat in the passenger seat and as result, the passenger air bag light went on the instrument panel. I figured it was a sensor that must have snapped or come loose. I went to Cadillac dealer and they charge $140. To diagnose the problem and then wanted another $300 to repair it. At no time did they tell me there was a recall for this type of incident. I just called the number for Cadillac listed on the recall website and spoke with someone, who after I gave him the VIN number on the car, said my car was not part of the recall. He recommended that I call the dealer and have that taken care of. . . On my dime. It seems ridiculous that I should get stuck paying for this. This is why I will never buy another gm car and many people that I speak with, have purchased mercedes and other foreign made cars. Apparently Cadillac does not stand behind their products. Too bad.

65 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/23/2011

Air bag indicator light came on without any type of impact. Upon research of the national safety highway administration campaign numbers: 05v024000, nvs-215-05v-024 and also a gm recall number of 05004 shows a recall on these airbags.

66 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/10/2011

Air bags were repaired 10/10/11, recall #10355. This was done at my own expense. The air bag indicator is once again on. I was not reimbursed for the first repair. I would very much like to have this corrected by the manufacture, without any personal expense.

67 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/10/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated whenever the vehicle was turned on the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously until the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated the front passenger's seat mat sensor needed to be replaced. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v644000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module); however the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

68 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/06/2011

I have a Cadillac Cts 2006 and my air bag light came on for no reason. I took the car to the Cadillac dealer for diagnosis and they found out that the front sensor control module needs to be replaced. I called gm motors, because I found out the same sensor is recalled for Cadillac Cts models 2005-2006 and the campaign id # is 10v644000, however gm told me that my car is too old to honor the recall and they refuse to replace it. Here is the NHTSA campaign id number :10v644000 that stats: "non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them. . . Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. . Gm safety recall no. 100355" I am not sure why my car is too old for them and not qualifying for the recall since is the exact year for the recall 2006, the exact model - Cts, with the exact problem description for the recall. Please help and thank you for your time.

69 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/06/2011

I have a 2006 Cadillac Cts,while on vacation I noticed my car needed to be inspected so I decided to get it inspected when I get to my destanation on my way in my (passanger side air bag light ) comes on when I take it to get inspected it failed so I took it to the nearest Cadillac dealer to have it checked out they wanted to charge me a 100 dollars to diagnose the problem I told them I would be back. I went online to see about resetting the light and a lot of recalls for this problem showed up I then called the Cadillac assistance 800 # talked to a few people they were aware of the rewcall but told me I have to wait and see if my car falls under the recall so I tried to get the number to the corp and they would'nt give it to me and told me they could'nt do anything for me now I have a rejacted inspection on my car and can not go to work you would think that if they are having so many complaints that they would do something about it. It appears to me that Cadillac does'nt care about the safety of the public and Cadillac owners what are they going to do about this problem.

70 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/05/2011

Air bag servcie required indicator light came on. Passenger seat air bag sensor does not activate. Air bag seat sensor module has failed. . Gm acknowledges problem with vehicle year model but refuses to repair veshicle.



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