Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Cadillac CTS - part 2

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.

36 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/01/2010

2006 Cadillac Cts "service air bag" light on months after a crash. Air bags did not deploy during crash.

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37 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/20/2009

2006 Cadillac Cts passenger side air bag sensor . Original problem was the service air bag light came on the dash approximate mileage 68700. Took the car in for service and came back as passenger side module had failed. ( safety warning air bag would not deploy for any reason. ) had senor module replaced at cost of $ 596. 18 in reviewing the log this model year has had a number of this type of occurrence. What is needed to have a recall for this problem? how many air bags are disconnected due to cost of repair ? if a 3 year old car has a major safety component (air bag ) not working. What can be deemed when the majority of the cars reach 5 years? seat belts and air bags are for the passengers safety. This is a family car.

38 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/01/2009

On my 2006 Cadillac Cts, I experienced a defect in the passenger frontal airbag. This occurred in August, 2009. I took the vehicle to the local Cadillac dealer and the problem was supposedly corrected. Now seven months later, the same defect light is coming on indicating the problem is occurring again. This is definitely a safety problem because the airbag may not deploy in an accident or may deploy while driving. The vehicle was under warranty when the first incident occurred but is now out of warranty. We are senior citizens with very limited income and are now told we must pay for the correction of this problem. I am concerned about driving the vehicle with my spouse as a passenger until we can get the vehicle repaired. Please let me know if I have any options under the safety defect act.

39 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/12/2009

I was driving the vehicle and was hit from behind and went into a curb. My airbags did not deploy and the car would not restart. The engine completely shut off. The car continue to have problems with the engine and smoking after it was repaired by a gm dealer. We had to turn the car in and file bankruptcy after it stopped working.

40 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/01/2009

I had a 2004 Cadillac Cts and I was traveling at a rate of 60 miles per hour and had a head on collision. My air bags never deployed.

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41 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/31/2008

I has driving down the highway and hit a vehicle that didn't have a turn signal on, the back bumper of the vehicle came off the vehicle went off the road. My rate of speed was 55mph, the front of my car was destroyed and the hood was caved in and up. I was wearing my seatbelt but my nose hit the steering wheel causing me to have a blooded nose, black eyes, and fractured nose. My air bags did not deploy. I was amazed. The vehicle that I hit was also a Cadillac but an older model.

42 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/09/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle began driving roughly. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle would rev as if it were attempting to accelerate. On October 9, 2007, while backing out of a parking space with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward and made a loud noise. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The brakes did not work and the steering wheel would not turn. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle sustained front end damage, including the two front tires. The contact has pictures. The contact sustained a concussion, has headaches and dizzy spells, 50% hearing loss, and cracked two front teeth. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired, but still rides roughly. Nhtsa campaign id number 07v589000 (suspension: rear axle: spindle) was referenced. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 5,623 and failure mileage was 5,548.

43 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/03/2007

After starting up my car (a 2007 Cadillac Cts) and attempting to go in reverse, it stalled in my driveway and began to roll down the hill. I tried to brake and to steer the car, but it would not respond. I also noticed that my traction engaged light was on. I ended up sliding into the retaining wall and continued down the hill until I crashed into the brick pillar of my garage. My airbags did not deploy and onstar did not respond to the crash. I sustained injuries ended up in the er. The local gm dealer could not find anything wrong with my car and said that my airbags did not deploy due to the "angle" of the hit. My car had nearly $8000 worth of damage so this was not a little "fender bender". When I was at the dealership talking to the service department manager, he told me that there was another customer who was filing a complaint against gm because they had a similar problem. They had an accident in their Cadillac and sustained much more damage than I did, but their airbags failed to deploy also. I took delivery of the car at 463 miles and my incident took place around 503 miles or so. I had this car less than 30 hours when this happened. I still contend that the car stalled and caused this accident, but gm said that there were no codes found when they ran the diagnostic. I bought this car due to the onstar, and even though their website says that it can detect a collision without the airbags deploying, it did not work in my case.

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44 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/01/2007

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While driving 10 mph and making a turn, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer stated that they would send out an investigator and advised her to submit a complaint. An injury resulted from the crash. Police and ambulance reports are available. The current mileage is 159 and failure mileage was 159. Updated 02-01-08. The consumer stated gm informed him the air bags did not deploy due to low speed. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at the tune of $16,000. Updated 02/01/08.

45 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/12/2006

My 2004 Cadillac Cts was hit from behind, causing me injuries and eventually surgery and disability. The air bag did not deploy- my head hit the steering wheel, rather hard. I traded this vehicle in last year. Should the air bag have deployed? I think if it had, I would not have sustained the injuries.

46 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/12/2006

: the contact stated while in a stopped position the vehicle was rear ended and pushed into the vehicle ahead. The air bags did not deploy. Although seat belts were in use there were injuries sustained. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.

47 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/16/2005

2005 Cadillac Cts - the caller's vehicle was involved in an accident while driving at 55 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. The vehicle went off the road and hit a tree. This was on the driver's side front. There were no indicator lights on prior to the accident. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership, and insurance company totaled the vehicle. The caller saw no reason for the air bags not to deploy. . Two injured were injured in this crash. T a police report was taken. There was no fire.

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48 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/26/2004

The consumer was involved in collision at 65 miles per hour due to bad weather and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The owner will contact manufacturer.

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49 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/14/2004

While pulling inside of a parking lot the consumer applied the brakes, placed the vehicle in reverse and the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and applied the brakes,the pedal went to the floor. . Read more...

50 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/03/2004

While driving vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. The head rest failed. Consumer, and passenger sustained neck injuries. . . . Consumer and wifve suffered whiplash. It required several months of doctor visits and physical therapy.

51 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/17/2004

While driving consumer's vehicle swerved because there was a deer in the road, and went into a ditch , after gaining control vehicle struck a concrete abutment head on. The air bags did not deploy.

52 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/05/2004

The consumer was parking the vehicle when the gas pedal became stuck causing the consumer to crash into a building head on. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained injuries and was hospitalized.

53 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/08/2004

: the contact stated the transmission became stuck in reverse while backing out of a parking space. The vehicle excessively increased in speed without warning, spun three times and collided with a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy, and both passengers incurred pinched nerve injuries and mild spinal injuries in the collision. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer where only the body of the vehicle was repaired. Since this incident, the vehicle has been exchanged for a different vehicle. Updated.

54 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/27/2004

While driving on the freeway consumer heard a noise under the vehicle. Consumer tried to control the vehicle and it began to swerve. While trying to keep it under control, vehicle flipped over, and the air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled. The consumer believes the steering shaft bolt became loose and caused the accident.

55 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Consumer has continuous problems with air bag readiness light. Light will remain on for long periods of time . The consumer was concerned that the air bags may or may not deploy.

56 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2007 Cadillac Cts. Consumer states problems with brakes the consumer stated the vehicle was only 4 months old when the brakes failed to respond and the consumers son crashed into a concrete wall. Three years later, the consumer received a recall in the mail regarding the brakes. Also, the air bags failed to deploy. Recall 10v105000.



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