Air Bag Problems of Cadillac XLR

Cadillac XLR owners have reported 2 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag on-off switch (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front driver side air bag inflator (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Cadillac XLR


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Cadillac XLR

The Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Vehicle displayed warning indicator in dash that air bags were not armed when vehicle was moving. Vehicle was taken to a gm dealership and they determined that the arming switch for the air bag system is located in the driver's side "fixed" end of the driver's seat belt and was defective.   Read details...

The Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Takata recall. Myself, my family, friends, and associates have been exposed to the takata inflator which could have caused serious physical injury or death. It is a ticking time bomb as I continue to drive the vehicle and gm will not replace it.   Read details...




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