Warning Light On Problems of Cadillac CTS - part 1

Cadillac CTS owners have reported 44 problems related to warning 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.

1 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/15/2020

Tl the contact owned a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while the driver drove at an unknown speed, she applied the brakes to avoid hitting an animal as a result the vehicle swerved, rolling over several times. The contact stated that no air bags deployed as and the driver's seat belt became unlatched as the driver was ejected through the rear window. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated while the failure occurred. The driver sustained a coma, broken vertebra, hip contusion, bruising and memory loss as she was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The front passenger suffered hip, chest, breast, waist, arms, shoulder, head injuries as well as the rear driver's side passenger sustained chest, hip, and nose injuries all occupants were transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact was reading the accident information from a news paper article. The new mexico state police was present and a police report was filed. The fire department was also present. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 114,000.

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2 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/23/2019

The airbag warning light illuminated and has never went out. I understand there may be issues with the airbags from this manufacturer and possible model. Mu vehicle was in motion on a city street. However, I'm unable to afford to have this repaired due to the cost involved and if it's a manufacturer's issue I don't feel I should be responsible for the costs involved. I would certainly like to have this issue checked before myself or a passenger is injured as a result to this issue, thanks.

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3 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/12/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the warning light for the air bag come on. The manufacturer stated that the there was no recalls on the vehicle the dealer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage w as 21,000. Tf.

4 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/25/2018

My car alarm keeps beeping for no reason when parked. As soon as I start the car, the airbag light goes on. The dashboard warning light says that my tire is flat; so, I changed all four tires, and it's still giving drastically inaccurate readings often. Sometimes it says that my tire is flat-- 0 pressure, and sometimes, it says that it has low pressure. My programmed radio stations keep deleting from memory. I took my car to a repair shop to find out what's going on, and they can't figure it out.

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5 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/15/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the passenger air bag seat warning light failed to illuminate to informed the contact when someone in the seat. The vehicle was taken holiday Chevrolet Cadillac at 543 2nd st, williamsburg, va 23185 where it was diagnosed that the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Ak.

6 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/07/2018

I was coming down my driveway, which is approximately . 3 mile, at about 10 mph around a small curve when all four side airbags deployed on the vehicle. I had the car towed to Cadillac and now gm is stating that I was driving in excess speed of 50 mph and the car was driving erratically. This is totally impossible to do coming out of the drive around the corner where the airbags deployed. This is a very serious safety problem and if I was driving on the main road could have possibly caused me serious harm and accidents to others. There were no warning lights or problems I've had with the vehicle to give me any sign that this deployment of the airbags would happen. This is a gm manufacturing problem and needs to be repaired by gm and Cadillac. They have informed me that I need to contact my insurance company which I have done and they now have investigators looking into this incident. This could happen to other vehicles and take lives.

7 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/26/2017

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the when the vehicle was turned on, a "service air bag" warning light illuminated. In addition, the "air bag off" light illuminated on the rear view mirror. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

8 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/01/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while stationary, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag sensors do not recognize when an occupant was in the seat and the air bag warning light remained off intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,900.

9 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/15/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the frontal passenger side air bag sensor control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 200,000.

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10 Warning Light On problem of the 2011 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/07/2016

Service air bag message. After double checking the wiring under passenger seat the warning light was off but then came back on a few minutes later. Rinse and repeated the scenario multiple times. Obviously the same problen for which older models were recalled.

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11 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. A failure code was found at the passenger sensing system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 180,000.

12 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the air bag needed to be replaced however, the contact stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,837.

13 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/15/2015

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and an error message to service the air bag system appeared. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The vehicle was not able to pass an inspection due to the air bag malfunction. The contact was uncertain of the repair required to prevent the light from illuminating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was later notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

14 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/24/2015

The airbag warning indicator dash & radio appeared 6/24/2015. I took the vehicle to the service department at bayview Cadillac, ft. Lauderdale. Fl on 6/27/2015. I was advised that problem was that airbag sensor in passenger set needed to be replaced at price of $800. Further that the problem was that the air bag sensor, which the service tech described as "pillow like," probably had a kink in it. There was a recall (NHTSA campaign number 10v105000), however, both baview Cadillac and gm recall center advised that my vehicle was not included. I spoke to gm recall center and was assigned case number 71-1494438978. I was told that gm would offer no relief on repair cost. I cannot afford to spend $800 on a non mechanical, warning light issue. I will most likely attempt to disable the warning light. I was told by both local and central gm/Cadillac personnel that the airbag is still operative despite the malfunctioning warning light. Because NHTSA public info does not provide VIN #'s, rather the term "certain model year 2005-2007 Cadillac Cts vehicles," I must depend on gm's honesty . . . Which I do. My reason for registering an official complaint is to alert NHTSA that additional vehicles may be involved.

15 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/10/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. Immediately after the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

16 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/05/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the passenger side does not register that a passenger was occupying the seat. The air bags warning light was constantly illuminated. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Ec.

17 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/12/2015

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While driving at 60 mph, the key came out the ignition. The dealer performed a repair, but it did not resolve the issue with the ignition and the air bag warning light began illuminating since the repair. The engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

18 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/31/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the passenger side sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,500.

19 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/10/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at a low speeds, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the air bag mat sensor in the passenger side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

20 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/04/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

21 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/09/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the airbag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Djr.

22 Warning Light On problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

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23 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/15/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was continuously illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis and the mechanic stated that the passenger sensing system needed to be replaced. The mechanic had replaced the passenger seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign: 1v644000(airbags). The approximate failure mileage was 144,000. Gb.

24 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/12/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated. There was a NHTSA recall campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

25 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/22/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included under NHTSA campaign number: 10v62200 (air bag). The failure mileage was 150,000. Djr.

26 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/23/2013

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic, who stated that the sensor in the passenger¿s seat needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags) and stated that his vehicle was not included in the recall although he was having a similar issue. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 88,107.

27 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/01/2013

The red air bag light came on on the dash board of our 2007 Cadillac Cts along with the passenger air bag-off light on the rearview mirror. (both warning lights stay on whether someone is sitting in the seat or not) we did research and come to find out there was a recall on the passenger side air bags for this year/make Cadillac. When we called our local GMC Cadillac dealership to inform them and they stated that it would cost us $95 for them to take a look at it but that the issue had already been fixed before we bought the car so that it was not covered under the recall any longer. It obviously has not been fixed and come to find out this is a serious issue with quite a few gm cars. This issue with these cars needs to be added to list of air bag issues with gm and for the safety of all who drive these cars, this needs to be fixed ASAP!.

28 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/06/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 67,000.

29 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/16/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger presence sensor and seat belt retentioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 100,000.

30 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/18/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was found on the wires under the front passenger seat. The wires had a short circuit and failed to recognize when a passenger was seated. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the passenger presence module. The current and failure mileage was 25,273.

31 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/24/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts-v. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was causing a distraction while driving. The dealer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,200 and current mileage was 71,448.

32 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 04/18/2012

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts . The contact stated the air bag warning light remained illuminated while driving or also when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the sensor on the passenger side needed to be replaced and the air bags had been disabled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.

33 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/29/2012

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technicians stated that the air bag sensor would have to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10v644000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) that may be related to the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

34 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 12/15/2011

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac sts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

35 Warning Light On problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/01/2011

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while parked the contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v644000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.



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