Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the air bags deployed independently without the vehicle being involved in a crash. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 04/07/15*lj updated 6/25/2013
2003 Cadillac CTS airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine stalled. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle pushing it off the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention and the other driver sustained hip injuries that also required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v394000 (electrical system). However, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that while driving at 3 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off due to the key fob making contact with the driver's knee. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number 14v394000 (electrical system) was previously performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact did not feel comfortable driving the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 11/24/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Updated 11/19/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. While parked, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a dumpster. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, she discovered that the driver's side air bag had deployed and cracked the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 114,000.
When driving it would engage to stability mode and also service stability.. However the car would get out of control and it would be as if you put you brakes on when you were in water... But no water and I hadn't put the brake until I had to.. Because it went out of control for a quick (but more frequent) time...I took it in finally and asked if there were any recalls becausewhen I purchased it in 2003 new. I had to have the shaft bolt fixed ... Then I had to have the air bag serviced and they charged me for that another time. Then my seat motor went out. Etc. All within the 1st 5 years with low mileage too. So I've bee waiting to fix this since I am a widow and don't who to trust anymore... I was told this time it is leaking in the differential and that's why it runs rough and jolts when I put in gear...and the thermostat and 2 caps in front leaking ... Who knows.. But tomorrow they will call me with the amount it is going to cost... Approx. 13 hours of work....
My girlfriend and I were going to a friends house to spend the night. At around 2am on 12/09/2013 as I was coming around a corner I hit a patch of ice and lost control of the car. My 2003 cts slid across the oncoming lane of traffic and hit a tree stump on the opposite side of the road. The tree stump impacted the drivers side front tire, shattering the front wheel and tire the flipped the car onto the passenger side of the vehicle. My car was completely totaled and both me and my girlfriend were transported to the hospital. With all the damage and several types of impacts done to the cadillac cts not a single air bag was deployed. This seems very odd to me and im hoping somebody can shed some light on this for me.
Bought car for teenage daughter and the air bag light came on. Found out 2005-2007 had a recall for this issue. Cadillac refuses to acknowledge that this is a safety issue and should take responsibility for repairs. I am concerned that until parts come in my new driver is unprotected if in an accident.
While starting to back out of my driveway the driver side air bag in headliner deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when she attempted to avoid a crash by swerving. The contact crashed into the divider and the frontal land side air bags deployed only partially. In addition, the contact stated that there were holes in the air bags. The contact sustained injuries to the head and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the insurance company deemed it as destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Lost control of 2003 cadillac cts on the mass pike - hit the jersey barrier at 65 miles per hour, careened across three lanes of traffic and hit a tree. Car was declared a total loss. None of the airbags deployed.
It was december I was 5 months pregnant ,I was sitting in my 2003 cadillac cts warming up the car and putting eyeliner on, was a cold day outside. When all of the sudden boom airbags went off first the steering wheel then driver door it made marks on my face and neck I reported it to cadillac they accepted what happened but only agreed to replace airbags.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated that in december 2009 while driving at a slow speed, she applied the brakes and they failed to operate. She had the brakes repaired at her expense. The contact was currently trying to get reimbursed because she believed recall 10v105000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).is related to the failure. The contact also stated that the plastic containment module for the air bags protruded outward and was a safety concern. The dealer stated that because the vehicle was no longer under warranty,t he contact would be responsible for repair costs. The radio only received one channel. In addition, the moon roof made a groaning noise and opened whenever the vehicle was turned off. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The current mileage was approximately 42,000.
Minor traffic accident drivers seatbelt buckle exploded releasing seatbelt, steering wheel airbag deployed from the side. Insurance company has the vehicle.
I am and have been experiencing numerous failures with my vehicle. I have contacted gm numerous times beginning approximately a few months after I purchased the vehicle to inform them that the vehicle is defective, only to be told my vehicle is out of warranty, so they refuse to fix it or give my one that is not defective. My vehicle is still defective to this date.
Dt*: the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated; along with the 'service air bag' message on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where the dealer was unable to determine the problem.
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.
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. *ak...consumer and wifve suffered whiplash. It required several months of doctor visits and physical therapy.
Airbag defect on going for 2 years. I have been taking this car to the dealer over and over and no one can seem to fix the problem. Not to mention the other defects I have had to go to the dealer for.
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. *ak the consumer believes the steering shaft bolt became loose and caused the accident.
While making a left turn consumer's vehicle collided with an 18 wheeler. Upon impact none of the 6 air bags deployed. Driver sustained several bruises.
My cadillac cts (2003) was hit directly in the drivers door at approximately 50-55 MPH and the side impact or curtain air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was pushed so hard, the witness thought it was going to flip over. Cadillac indicated that there was no problem, and the air bags didn't deploy because the sensor did not receive a direct hit. The sensor is located on the door frame between the driver and rear left passenger door. I find it hard to believe that the door was totally smashed in to the drivers seat, the vehicle frame damaged, the window blew out and air bags didn't go off, because the sensor was not hit.
The vehicle had the old air bag sensor. The consumer would like to receive the new sensor that was placed in other vehicles due to a recall. The dealer has stated no repairs will be done until there is a recall issued for that vehicle.
The consumer stopped at a red light, when the light turned green he proceeded and began to skid on unseen ice and hit a utility pole. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer stated that none of the safety features worked, and they are as followed: air bags, ABS brakes, traction control, and the additional winter driving mode from skid. Scc
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