Problems with 2005 Cadillac CTS AIR BAGS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the passenger air bag sensor failed and the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that the passenger presence system control module would need replacing. the manufacturer was also contacted and informed her that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number :(10v644000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact stated the passenger air bag warning light continued to illuminate stating the air bag was inoperable. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v644000, (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module) and stated that the manufacturer advised that the vin was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 59,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact started the vehicle and the air bag service warning and front passenger air bag off indicator lights were illuminated. when the air bag service switch was engaged the illumination would stop although the front air bag warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurrences were continuous whether the front passenger seat was occupied or not. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that both the passenger sensing system and the passenger seat would need to be replaced to correct the failure. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v644000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module) but the contacts vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated for approximately six months. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that the passenger sensor would need to be replaced along with a reprogramming. the vehicle was repaired for the seat sensor but the mechanic was unable to reprogram it for some reason. the light still remained illuminated due to the vehicle not being reprogrammed. the failure mileage was approximately 51,000. updated 05/25/11 *bf the air bag sensor control module had to be replaced. the consumer also stated during the winter time, the rear doors would freeze and not close. updated 11/21/11

My 2005 cadillac cts just hit 63,000 miles started to hear a chatter under the hood went to go get a diagnosis and said timing chain and crankshaft balancer need to be replaced. another issue is the airbag bag sensor went bad causing the airbag light to keep popping up on display and now needs replaced. i'm hoping we get enough people that have these problems file a complaint in order to get a recall. *tr

2005 cadillac cts- while traveling @35 mph was struck on drivers side door by chevrolet 2500 series truck. cts was pushed sideways toward curb where it turned on its side, no airbags had deployed, resulting in head injuries, lacerations and trauma. *tr

I have a 2005 cadillac cts with 67,000 miles. since about 65,000 miles car has been making a rattling sound under the hood during acceleration. i have given the car a tune up, oil change and the car has other fluids are at level. once my car has accelerated and the gears have changed (i.e, second gear) the rattling sounds stops..the noise is continuous and only happens at acceleration, not while idling. in addition every now and again when a front seat passenger gets in the car the airbag sensor/light comes on the dashboard. this problem doesn't happen often but it happens every once in a while. upon doing my research for both these issues i find that i am not the only one having this problem...hopefully something will be done so that gm can address these serious issues without having the consumer/owners having to pay an arm and a leg. *tr

My us navy son was driving my 2005 cadillac cts when he was struck in the rear by a negligent driver. the crash was so severe, he was forced into 3 more cars-totaling my car. all safety features failed - including all airbags and the seat belt. my son was spared, but he did suffer injuries. i have spent countless hours attempting resolve with gm for some answers - all to no avail. they spent several hours with my vehicle, yet passed it over to their 3rd party insurance company - who in turn took zero accountability and had the nerve to put it all back on us (preserving the car and providing more documentation). what more documentation do you need? you saw the failed seat belt, you saw my sons injuries and you witnessed all failures with the airbags. i have now retained an attorney; and i filed a formal complaint with the consumer product safety administration. i am so grateful for your recent breaking news and the ongoing investigation, involving the cadillac cts models. i feel strongly that this is not an isolated incident / defect - i have plenty of back up to assist with your investigation, including eye witness accounts, photography and my attempts for resolve this matter with general motors. please, please do not close out your investigation as being a front passenger airbag issue only. you could be saving many lives from the hardships my family have had to endure with this obvious safety issue. updated ivoq 02/09/11 *tr

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. while driving at speeds of 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the air bag sensor module was replaced. the contact was informed that prior to repairs, if the vehicle had been involved in a crash the air bags would not have deployed. the failure and current mileages were 59,844. updated 02/23/11*lj the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated and the replacement was almost $600. ten months later, the air bag light illuminated again and the dealer want to charge another $5000 and stated it was the passenger seat component. the consumer stated a recall has since been issued and he would like to be reimbursed. updated 06/15/11 status update. 06/30/11 updated 11/17/2011 *ln

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.

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. updated 9/26/12 *cn updated 09/27/12

The "service air bag" light came on. brought the car to the dealership on 2/26/2010. the said the seat weight sensing module was bad and offered to repair it at about $611.00. they said it was not covered by any warranty or recall. i called cadillac customer service on 2/22/2011 after discovering recall # 10v644000. i spoke to a man named john who said the recall does not apply to that vin, and refused to help or to refer me to a supervisor. similarly, around the same time, i had to have the ecu re-flashed at a cost of$110.00, because the car was shuddering under acceleration. i got the same answer, even though i advised them of recall #06v020000, that my vin was not covered under that recall. it appears that this is a deliberate effort by cadillac not to avoid performing recalls. i request that this vin be included in the above referenced recalls, and that cadillac's pattern of behavior be investigated.

I heard about the recall on the 2005 cadillac cts regarding the air bag passenger sensing system and so i called and was told my vin was not included in the recall. but as i explained to them, i replaced that exact item in november of 2009. my vin number is [xxx] and i feel like i should be reimbursed for this repair. please include my vehicle in this recall. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Multiple service visits with complaints re brakes not working fully, fuel gauge was always incorrect, passenger air bag not working. air bag sensor was replaced but did not correct the problem. after multiple complaints regarding fuel gauge and several attempts to repair, was told no problem found. *ak stbility sensor replaced while going thru parking lot at 15 mph, slightly touching the brakes, the cars stability system light came on and the brakes failed. car did hard right, brakes failed and car ran over curb and into sign. gm finally repurchsed the vehicle after several miscommunications re the terms of repurchase but refused to cover the damage to the sign and expected me to repair the car before they would purchase

Dt*: the contact stated there are several things wrong with the vehicle. the check coolant light and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. the dealership determined the radiator was damage and attempted to repair the radiator four times. the first three repairs performed by the dealer in an attempt to repair the radiator were unavailable. the fourth time, the dealership determined the problem was with the water pump and the water pump was replaced. the fuel pump was also found to be defective and was replaced. the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard prior to the fuel pump problems. the drive shaft was defective causing the vehicle to become inoperative. the crs light illuminated in the vehicle. there was an unknown part replaced to repair the crs light. the driver's power window worked intermittently making a grinding noise and the dealer repaired the window. the wiring was in backwards on the passenger seat causing only half of the seat to move. the dealership corrected the wiring to repair the seat.

Dt: 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. *ak