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2004 Cadillac CTS airbags problems

26 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 41,000. 14 crashes reported.

owner complaints
26
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
41,000
crashes
14
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    4
  • Side/window
    2
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Cadillac CTS airbags problems in other years

20032005201020152018

Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Cadillac CTS airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 12Airbag light 6

Related recalls

Air bagsReported January 20, 2005 · 87,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.
Risk
A person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339.

Recall number 05V024000 · Recall details

What 2004 Cadillac CTS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Airbags · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac cts. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v024000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. *tt

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Airbags · CA

In back seat on left airbag is really coming out. Im afraid it will explode when I have a child or family member in the seat. The airbag sits right over the person that sits under it. I happen to notice it when I was helping my elder mother out of the car. Help please 🙏🏼 we just home from doctors appointment.

Filed Mar 9, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 160,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac cts. While driving various speeds, the check engine, service air bag, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the rear of the vehicle made noises. Patriot auto sales in cleveland, ohio was made aware of the failures and scheduled a service appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · VA

The air bag indicator has been illuminated since october 2016. I recently learned that after my mechanic run a diagnostic test on 1/19/2017, the reading shows that there is a problem with the driver seat which causes the "service air bag" to highlight in the information center of the stereo system at every startup of the engine.

Filed Sep 18, 2016 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · SC · crash

Takata recalled my 77 year old mother, a diabetic, recently ran into the back of a cop car in myrtle beach, sc when her blood sugar was low. Her head banged against the wheel and her airbags deployed but didn't deflate. She was driving a 2004 cadillac cts sedan with around 60k miles on it, with VIN number [xxx]. I have contacted cadillac corporate and they are processing my information at the moment. The case number is [xxx]. Please contact me, [xxx] , back at [xxx] as soon as possible, or respond to this email address at [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Airbags, Tires · 143,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 cadillac cts equipped with uniroyal tiger paw touring tires, size: 235/55r17 99hm+s (na). While driving approximately 25 MPH on slightly wet roads, the vehicle began to hydroplane, drove into a ditch, and crashed into a tree. The vehicle's tires failed to gain traction in order for the contact to gain control of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The contact received face, arm, and back injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and dot number were unknown. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 87,594 miles · TX

Service airbag light and warning indicator came on when car is started. Took to gm certified dealership for service. Was advised code b0058- right front pretensioner defective on passenger seat belt buckle. The dealership advised that this part is no longer available from gm and therefore they wouldn't be able to make repairs. Also advised that the air bags are disabled and will not deploy. Was told to contact gm customer service. After 3 weeks of lengthy telephone conversations, still no help from gm. Searched every online website and this part is not available. Please advise what if anything can be done to stress the importance of this issue with gm.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

I brought my cadillac cts 2004 to dealer for tranny service change they said there was a recall on my keys they asked for them and if we did not have both of them they would not be able to do it so I got the other key and then they did the work my key had a 1 on the back of it and a 2 on the back of my faience for the memory seats my keyless entry 's have the same numbers so they do the work "put plastic inserts and a little key ring on two keys" thats what the recall was for, they give me keys back but I noticed they are not my keys there are no memory numbers on them so I talk to the service manger told him my problem he did not even ask his workers what happened he went straight into denial and said my keys never had a number on them and instead and implied me and my faience were delusional 'we know our cadillac" also they changed my ignition sleeve in my steering column I know this because I turn it every time I get in and the one they replaced it with looks like a dog chewed it its so beat up so I did some research and my vehicle comes with a key called a circle plus key the keys the cadillac company gave me back are a key called pk3 not my original key so I go home, go to a gm dealer ask to make my keys with my VIN # they make me circle plus key looks just like the one I gave them in the first place low and behold it don't work on my ignition now.......... So I have my mom bring the key I had made for her "because I misplaced them a couple months earlier had a lock smith make that opened my door and started my car after programming it that key does not work now!!!!!!!!! My air bag light comes on now witch makes me think my air bag system is now not up to par from the ignition not right.... So I then go to the cadillac dealer were the problem originated from ask them to make me a key "told them I lost them".

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Airbags · 117,000 miles · IL

Tl* 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.

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

2004 cadillac cts. Consumer writes in regards to ECM board recall. *smd the consumer stated the dealer there was a recall on the vehicle. The cost to repair/replace the ECM board was $800.00. The day after the vehicle was returned to the consumer, it would not start. And the same message displayed on the vehicle, from when it was originally taken to the dealer. Also, the key would not come out of the ignition.

Questions about the 2004 Cadillac CTS airbags

Does the 2004 Cadillac CTS have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the airbags of the 2004 Cadillac CTS, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Cadillac CTS airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 41,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac CTS airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 05V024000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Cadillac CTS have bad airbags?

The Cadillac CTS model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (87 complaints), 2005 (74 complaints) and 2007 (64 complaints).

Other 2004 Cadillac CTS problems

Transmission 52Brakes 38Electrical 34Body 17Engine 17Suspension 16Steering 14Acceleration 11Driver assistance 10Fuel system 9Lights 9Wheels 8Tires 6Locks 5Seat belts 4Visibility 3Seats 2

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