Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Cadillac CTS - part 1

Cadillac CTS owners have reported 56 problems related to air bag not deploy (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.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/30/2021

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 cadilliac Cts. The contact stated while driving 55mph the contact crashed into a deer which caused an airbag deployment message; the air bags were not deployed. Contact stated only odd smelling powder came out of airbag location. Contact sustained brusing in torso, and swelling in eyes due to powder; medical attention was not seeked. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to local tow lot where it was diagnosed with being destroyed. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Dl.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/19/2020

While driving on a windy mountain road at approx 45 mph, going into a sharp left hand turn, the steering wheel would not turn any further. It felt as though the steering had gone out completely. This caused me to travel straight into an embankment and launch into the woods. No injuries. Air bags did not deploy. Radiator was bent into a u shape. No idea why none of the airbags didn't deploy.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/30/2019

I was in an accident with my 2013 Cadillac, suffering a severed lip, requiring 24 stitches in my botyomlip, lost tooth, and suffered neck and back pain due to airbags not deploying.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/21/2018

Takata recall had wreck air bag did not deploy at the time it should have, rush in ambulance to hospital car was on highway going straight,.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/17/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated while stopped, the vehicle inadvertently sped up without warning and crashed into multiple vehicles. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries and needed medical attention. The vehicle towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacture was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle did not have any problems. The failure mileage was 61,000. Hk.

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Cts. While the contact's vehicle was parked with the engine running, a second vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to suburban Cadillac (1810 maplelawn dr, troy, mi 48084, 248-643-0070), but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 75,000.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/21/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Cts. While driving 35 mph, the brakes malfunctioned. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop and rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. Bentley Cadillac in florence, alabama 35630 was made aware of the crash and stated that an inspector would inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall for the brakes or the air bags. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/26/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Cts. While driving approximately 25 to 30 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a post. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact did not know if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/31/2016

The contact owned a 2003 Cadillac Cts. While driving out of the parking lot, the vehicle stalled and abruptly shut down. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck, shoulder, and head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

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10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/10/2016

The contact owned a 2004 Cadillac Cts equipped with uniroyal tiger paw touring tires, size: 235/55r17 99hm+s (na). While driving approximately 25 mph on slightly wet roads, the vehicle began to hydroplane, drove into a ditch, and crashed into a tree. The vehicle's tires failed to gain traction in order for the contact to gain control of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The contact received face, arm, and back injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and dot number were unknown. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 143,000.

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11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 11/18/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a right turn, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the police report was filed for the accident. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained as a result of the accident. The vehicle was towed to an indpenedent mechanic on 11/23/2015. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the front passenger seat would not detect if someone was sitting there to activate the air bag. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,513. Wh.

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12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/18/2015

The contact owned a 2008 Cadillac Cts. While driving approximately 70 mph, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the deer. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken nose, facial laceration, and a chipped tooth that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/08/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warning causing the contact to loose control and crashed into a house. The air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was deemed destroyed and was towed. The contact sustained strain pelvis bone and injuries to the wrist, and nose which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/18/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a shoulder and neck injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 11/03/2014

2009 Cadillac Cts consumer wants to know why airbag did not deploy in an accident the consumer stated she was pushed into a car in front of her, from a dead stop.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning causing the vehicle to crash into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Pam.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/20/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving t approximately 30 mph, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact mentioned that the air bag warning light illuminated. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/21/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head, chest and foot injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

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19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/25/2014

I have a Cadillac Cts for about two years now and just a couple of days ago the airbag light came on that it needed to be serviced and I took it to a dealer and they told me it was the passenger air bag that it would cost me approx: 649. 38 dollars and I have seen where some of the Cadillac Cts have been recalled for the same problem and the dealer repaired some of the recalled cars but the dealer advised me not to drive it due to that if we had a crash the air bags may not deploy and I have no other vechile to drive I have a wife and three kids that ride in this car and I cant afford to have the service performed I just want to know how can they perform recalls on certian vechiles is it so they will fix half of them and the other half would have to pay to get the service done to help make up for the money they lost due to the recall also I have a car the dealer dont want me to drive I have babies and doctor appts that they have to be taken to. And if I was to have to take my kids to a doc appt and someone hit me and the airbags didnt deploy and someone got killed I pray not but who to say it wouldnt be a lawsuit because some are recalled and some not and now they want to charge a arm and a leg to get the problem resolved I dont think its fair we should have to pay for a problem like this plus how can we afford it whenever our wonderful state pays us minimum wage and the cost of living is outrageous.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/19/2014

Vehicle was at complete stop in congested traffic. Driver had transmission in drive and foot on brake. Vehicle was approximately 5 feet from vehicle directly ahead. Vehicle was struck from behind by a large SUV causing vehicle to collide with vehicle directly ahead. Vehicle was declared a total loss. Vehicle rear rails were deformed by force of impact. Driver of vehicle was thrown forward, and then backward, with sufficient force to experience injury to neck and shoulders. Driver seat belt locked to reduce body movement resulting in bruises to left arm and chest. Air bags did not deploy. Extensive damage to front of vehicle colliding with vehicle ahead. Driver was transported to hospital. Injury consisted of soft tissue damage and trauma to neck.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Cts. The contact was driving 15 mph when another vehicle crashed into her rear. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not respond. Additionally, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact also stated that she became pinned in the vehicle because the driver¿s seat collapsed, causing spinal injuries to the contact. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 3,000.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/03/2013

I have a 2010 Cts Cadillac; I was involved in an accident on 9/3/2013 in which I was t-bone by some running a red light my airbags didnot deployed, I have injuries from that accident that I am still dealing with. I was stopped at stop light in a 2 way left turn I was on the outside the blind side. When the light turn green a slow pulled out and made a wide turn to give the truck on my inside plenty of room the next thing I remember I was spinning in the road, over $7000 in damage to my car, I have serve nerve damage to my left hand, elbow and a torn rotator cup. This accident happen at the intersection of hwy 17 & hwy 24/258 jacksonville, nc coming home from my grand daughter 3rd birthday party.

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23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/12/2013

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. While parked, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a dumpster. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/01/2013

Vehicle stopped detecting person sitting in passenger front seat. Passenger airbag remains off when there is a passenger. Service message appears on dash stating to service airbag. This is a safety issue that could cause the front passenger airbag to not deploy in an accident. There is a recall on 2005-2007 Cadillac Cts models however, there is no recall on mine for some reason. There is nothing that could have caused this issue other than faulty equipment that should be recognized by gm.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/01/2013

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the air bag warning light illumination. The dealer replaced the air bag sensor several times however, the failure was not corrected. The contact later became involved in a crash where another vehicle crashed into the passenger¿s side of the contact¿s vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and neck injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,500.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/01/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, she was t-boned on the driver's side by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury to her left shoulder which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Ne.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/01/2012

The contact owned a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph during inclement weather, the contact crashed the vehicle into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained spine injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown.

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28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/01/2012

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 20 mph and was involved in a crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was told by the repair shop that there was a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v644000 (air bag: frontal: sensor/control module). The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure and the current mileage was 51,443.

29 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/05/2012

On Monday March 5, 2012 @ 8am my daughter was @ a stop sign. She waited for 3 cars to pass she pulled out onto 16th street where the cars travel @ 35mph. . . She waited for the truck to go past & @ 8am the sun is bright she could not see the trailer that the truck was towing & she tried to go straight across the street! she hit the trailer head on & it smashed the front end of my car & spun her around & smashed the passenger side & dragged her down the road. . . The battery acid from car was melting the road. The police & insurance company were very surprised that my airbag did not go off!!!!! I had only had my car back for 8 days from the dealership before it was totaled. I had just put new tires on, new filters, new spark plugs, a catalytic converter etc, they checked my car in full as they did every time & never did anything say I had an airbag problem. I brought my car in for every recall I ever received! my insurance company & I both have taken pictures. My problem now is that I owed more than my car was worth. My complaint is the simple fact that the airbags did not deploy for such a horrible collision, yet a friend had a softball hit the hood of her car & her airbag deployed. How can I trust my children will be safe when driving, if I don't have the assurance of an airbag!.

30 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/26/2011

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact was driving 65 mph and crashed into snow removal equipment. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained injuries to the legs. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileages were 62,000. Updated 04/27/lj the consumer stated there were injuries to both wrist and forehead, as well as numerous cuts and bruises. Updated 06/13/2012 updated 07/03/12.

31 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/08/2011

I was involved in a serious head on collision with an oncoming car. My car was severely damaged and no air bags deployed causing me to get 10 stitches, a fractured nose, neck, back, chest and abdominal pain. The air bags were serviced less than a year ago at the specific brand car dealer but this did not help. This was not the first time the air bags did not deploy. There were no stop signs or traffic signals to prevent this and also the double yellow lines in the middle of the intersection seem to be at fault. If the driver of both sides stays next to it the cars will hit each other.

32 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/09/2011

2006 Cadillac Cts airbag defective. Received recall notice last week. Took car in for repair, and it was rescheduled due to needing more parts. Next day, car was totaled in a front end collision. Airbags did not deploy, and daughter's head slammed into steering wheel causing concussion, facial contusions, including four broken teeth (major dental repair will be required), as well as a leg contusion. Recall notice states that there are no injuries associated with the recall. Where do I report?.

33 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/21/2010

The contact owned a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact was sitting idle at a traffic stop when a vehicle crashed into his rear. The contact's vehicle was pushed into three additional vehicles and the seat belt did not restrain the contact. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured when her head struck the steering wheel. A police report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.

34 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/12/2010

4/12/2010 - I was slowing down preparing to turn into my development when another driver ran a stop sign. The other driver was going approximately 20 mph, she stated that she did not see my car, but saw the oncoming cars and the cars behind me so she didn't prepare to stop at the stop sign. She was trying to beat the oncoming vehicles and the traffic behind me aggressively accelerating and impact was my driver's side front door. We both had our seat belts on, her air bags deployed, mine did not. Her car was totaled. The impact was just like a wrecking ball coming out of nowhere. The impact was so that my struts had to be replaced. I had sustained traumatic brain injury (tbi) and I'm still recovering, that is why it's taken this long to submit a complaint. My car was towed to the Cadillac body shop for the body work and tutwiler was to take care of the mechanical issues. When I picked up my car at tutwiler Cadillac they would not provide me any of the paperwork for the repairs or anything in writing as to why the air bags did not deploy, I was told that the itemized receipt would go to her insurance company since they were paying for the work to be done. The chiropractor bill was in excess of 7,000. 00 and my medical (still recovering) but has exceeded well over 40,000. 00. The electrical issues, bad radio, carpet, bell housing leak, exhaust system, gas gauge should have all been repaired under warranty when I took the car in on 1/5/2009 while the car was still under warranty. I was not aware of the air bag issue not deploying unfortunately until the accident in April of 2010.

35 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/04/2010

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph another vehicle crashed into the driver side and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver side had extensive damages to the door and was not drivable. The contact sustained traumatic brain injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired by the manufacturer and the insurance company was notified. The vehicle continues to have air bag failure. In addition, the rack and pinion rod was defective and had to be repaired twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 71,080 and the current mileage was 103,000. Pmb.


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