Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 1998 Cadillac STS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |
The main air bag from the steering wheel was set off with the car running and in park. The car was not moving nor was there any collision to set off the air bag. Later investigation by Cadillac/gm determined faulty sensors that caused the air bag to deploy improperly which created/creates a potentially dangerous situation.